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Originally Posted by issybird
Except that 32gb and Bluetooth are unwanted functionality by me, also.  I take your point, but I suspect that the rationale in large part is that not including the stylus means the quoted retail price can be lower. Kinda of like Amazon and its ad-supported Kindles. If they could include the stylus for a trivial addition to the cost, I’m sure they would (and use it as a selling point). |
Given how much Kobo charges for its covers versus 3rd party covers, I'm more inclined to think they're imitating Apple's historically very successful marketing philosophy of selling as many separate accessories as possible, each with its own eye-watering markup. Why include a $5 stylus for an extra $15 in the "package" price when you can sell it as a 'must-have' add on for $50?
