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Originally Posted by Mazirian
It seems like this might cause a stand-off situation with your prospective buyers. I'm sure many, if not most of the people out there who would like to buy a 6" device are much like me and have researched it a lot and are well aware that there is a new model coming out and want to wait for it. (Why buy the older model for the same price that the new one is going to be offered at)?
Also I would not hold your breath on selling many units at Fry's as it stands right now. e-reader (Astak or other) placement at their stores is horrible right now. When I went in to try and get a look at the 6" model I had to get a salesperson to help me find them and I practically live in that store :-). And then after finding them on the shelves there are absolutely no display models available.
I for one am anxiously waiting for the PLUS to come out and have no desire to buy the older model to help the inventory levels drop, esp at the current price. Please try and convince them to release it, and just dump the older model for cost or lower.
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Dear Mizirian:
I cannot argue. Ever since FRYs consolidated their eBook Readers onto a smaller space they show inventory but cannot find the units. I spent an hour letting them hunt. I am aware the situation is not good.
Just be aware that the Program Manager decides when he will release new product. I am going to a meeting with FRYs on Wednesday afternoon to remedy the situation.
I know you cannot tell; but it is killing me to have to wait even a day longer for the PLUS. I think it is a gtreat device! I know we need it.