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Old 11-11-2022, 01:46 PM   #8
JSWolf
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Originally Posted by ZodWallop View Post
I would assume the Kindle readers do make money. I'm basing this guess on the Kindle having direct competition from much smaller players whose devices are similarly priced. Unlike the Fire tablets, which are known for being good deals, Kindles cost the same as everyone else and have the additional $20 to get rid of ads (or they have the ads).

Jeff didn't go into the breakdown of Kindle profits on our last phone chat. But if Amazon with all its advantages isn't making at least some profit on its Kindles, someone should be fired.
Good idea. Fire the Kindle staff and get new staff that can make decent Kindle firmware and Kindle apps.
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