@DawnFalcon
BKeeper said:
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Originally Posted by BKeeper
(Amazon has to release a reader/media player tied to their mp3 store and video service if they want to stay competitive)
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Then I said:
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Originally Posted by pilotbob
I disagree. I can d/l mp3's right to my iTunes and I can have Unboxed videos sent right to my TiVo... no mess no fuss.
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...because I think Amazon makes money on the digital services/products and not the hard ware.
Then you said:
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Originally Posted by DawnFalcon
Well, consider this - where do they generate their revenue, in the large, from, pilotbob?
Yep, hardware sales. Where does Amazon generate it's revenue from? Software and content sales. Not the same situation.
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Agreeing with me that Amazon's bread and butter is media and services not hardware.
To which I said:
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Originally Posted by pilotbob
Wait... didn't you just agree with me?
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And you answered:
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Originally Posted by DawnFalcon
No. The situation Apple and TiVo are in (although both have engaged in what can only be termed asshattery which would make one thing otherwise) are hardware sales. While Apple does make a chunk off content, the amount it makes is thin-margin and static compared its hardware sales.
On the other hand, Amazon make the vast, vast majority of their revenue from the sale of IP - both software and content (hard and soft). Any hardware they produce which is not integrated into their majority platform is going to be standing alone on the margins it makes, and they cannot compensate with volume and expertise like hardware-centric companies.
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Once again agreeing with me. You don't have to admit you agreed with me... that's fine... I can take it. Unless the above reply wasn't directed at me. I'm not sure since you didn't quote the message you are replying to.
If so... never mind...
BOb