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Originally Posted by rixte
IMO, it doesn't really matter if the price was with a 'guarantee' - if you make any claim at all about pricing, people are going to be disappointed if you don't meet that pricing.
Nobody's saying he lied, they're saying that it's disappointing that the price wasn't reached - and in some cases, it's impacted if they're going to buy the device. Your being happy with the features at the real price is perfectly fine, but people who feel otherwise have an equally valid point.
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Dear All:
When I put up $199-$209 it was based on a discussion we had here at Astak without the factory involved. We all agreed that $199-$209 would be a killer price range IF we could do that.
Panel prices worldwide did go up, about $10 on 5 inch. We cannot control panel prices. I wish we could but that is a whole other industry.
The factory also crammed a lot into the device; and we raised the cost more wanting colors. The factory also has more distributors of the device around the globe and they need to be fair to all on pricing.
I am NOT trying to make excuses. I am instead just trying to let you know what happened. Agian, this is why in the future we will quote no price before release. I am overjoyed that people lock in on the details I give out... but when costs rise the selling cost must rise.
SO... I will assume the blame and criticism for shooting off my big mouth way too early. I tried to give a price point we expected to be able to hit... and costs rose. I accept the blame!