Interesting question. Also asked
here:
Kindle DX: Has Amazon Misread the Student Market?
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In a nutshell, Amazon is trying to make a four-year total cost of ownership case to an audience that just doesn’t have the attention span. So-called “super seniors,” or those on the five and six year college plans, may find some return.
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The Kindle DX is tailored for students that happen to have Wi-Fi in every campus corner. This miscalculation means Amazon has overpriced its big Kindle—to pay for wireless service—and may leave growth on the table. A cheaper Kindle DX that only uses Wi-Fi is the student ticket. Amazon missed the mark.
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