Ipad launch and effect on Ebook reading device

Ujjaini · 03-25-2010, 11:09 AM

I expect a sharp decline in prices of those available devices in comming 3-6 months.Fingers are crossed.

Tamara · 03-25-2010, 11:37 AM

I wouldn't hold my breath on that happening.

DaringNovelist · 03-25-2010, 11:38 AM

I think your time frame is short, but you are right. Apple tends to keep prices up on a new product until the next launch. But I hope that by the time my netbook needs replacing, there will be a second generation of ipad that will be physically a little smaller, or at least cheaper.

Crowl · 03-25-2010, 11:47 AM

I think the original poster meant they expected the price of other ereaders to drop rather than the ipad e.g the temporary pricedrop sony have given the pocket edition becoming a permanent change maybe.

WillAdams · 03-25-2010, 11:51 AM

Actually, I would hope that successive models of the iPad would remain the same size (so as to allow for new models to use old accessories and vice-versa) --- it would be nice to have a different model which was in-between the size of the iPod Touch and the iPad, but I'm doubting I'll get a Newton replacement in the foreseeable future.

William

Ujjaini · 03-25-2010, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowl

I think the original poster meant they expected the price of other ereaders to drop rather than the ipad e.g the temporary pricedrop sony have given the pocket edition becoming a permanent change maybe.

Totallllly.....i meant that prices of e-ink technology based ereader are going to fall...

imaredr · 03-25-2010, 01:26 PM

Well I just found out via Fat Wallet that Frys is selling the Sony Silver PRS 300 for $132.99.
The price is only for in store pick though. So maybe you are on to something.

http://www.frys.com/product/6002848

Ellen

skyline · 03-25-2010, 04:58 PM

It is very reasonable to think that the price of e-ink devices will drop sharply due to the fierce competition they now face. Or else they wont sell. But that's good news for the consumer, right?

DawnFalcon · 03-25-2010, 05:11 PM

I expect them to drop because PVI have managed to put Vizplex screens into true mass production now, and SiPix is simply cheaper.

But sure, blame Apple if you want.

skyline · 03-25-2010, 05:16 PM

It's not only apple. There are so many tablet devices coming this year, haven't you noticed?

Fat Abe · 03-25-2010, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imaredr

Well I just found out via Fat Wallet that Frys is selling the Sony Silver PRS 300 for $132.99..

http://www.frys.com/product/6002848

Ellen

Link is not working. But even at $169.99, the PRS-300 is a steal. Fit and finish are pretty good. Great for moving around (only missing feature is 3G connectivity), but I tend to doubt that most manufacturers would foot the 3G bill, month after month, at that price point. Unless they design in planned obsolescence/failure. Which they do if they use Chinese factories. LOL.

imaredr · 03-26-2010, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Abe

Link is not working. But even at $169.99, the PRS-300 is a steal. Fit and finish are pretty good. Great for moving around (only missing feature is 3G connectivity), but I tend to doubt that most manufacturers would foot the 3G bill, month after month, at that price point. Unless they design in planned obsolescence/failure. Which they do if they use Chinese factories. LOL.

Sorry about the link. I had checked it before I posted. Maybe they changed it. I went back just now to find it again and it is no longer there. I guess they sold out or withdrew the sale.

Ellen

03-25-2010, 11:09 AM	#1
Ujjaini Ujjaini Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: None	Ipad launch and effect on Ebook reading device I expect a sharp decline in prices of those available devices in comming 3-6 months.Fingers are crossed.

03-25-2010, 01:26 PM	#7
imaredr Collector Posts: 441 Karma: 1002238 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Harker Heights, Texas Device: Cybook	Well I just found out via Fat Wallet that Frys is selling the Sony Silver PRS 300 for $132.99. The price is only for in store pick though. So maybe you are on to something. http://www.frys.com/product/6002848 Ellen Last edited by imaredr; 03-25-2010 at 01:29 PM.

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03-25-2010, 11:37 AM	#2
Tamara Evangelist Posts: 446 Karma: 1812 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: iPhone	I wouldn't hold my breath on that happening.

03-25-2010, 11:38 AM	#3
DaringNovelist Addict Posts: 197 Karma: 1010202 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: iPod Touch	I think your time frame is short, but you are right. Apple tends to keep prices up on a new product until the next launch. But I hope that by the time my netbook needs replacing, there will be a second generation of ipad that will be physically a little smaller, or at least cheaper.

03-25-2010, 11:47 AM	#4
Crowl Wizard Posts: 1,340 Karma: 1160346 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Southport, GB Device: Kindle Voyage, PW Signature edition	I think the original poster meant they expected the price of other ereaders to drop rather than the ipad e.g the temporary pricedrop sony have given the pocket edition becoming a permanent change maybe.

03-25-2010, 11:51 AM	#5
WillAdams Wizard Posts: 1,258 Karma: 3439432 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (300ppi), Samsung Galaxy Book 12	Actually, I would hope that successive models of the iPad would remain the same size (so as to allow for new models to use old accessories and vice-versa) --- it would be nice to have a different model which was in-between the size of the iPod Touch and the iPad, but I'm doubting I'll get a Newton replacement in the foreseeable future. William

03-25-2010, 04:58 PM	#8
skyline Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 504 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: none	It is very reasonable to think that the price of e-ink devices will drop sharply due to the fierce competition they now face. Or else they wont sell. But that's good news for the consumer, right?

03-25-2010, 05:11 PM	#9
DawnFalcon Banned Posts: 2,094 Karma: 2682 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: N/A	I expect them to drop because PVI have managed to put Vizplex screens into true mass production now, and SiPix is simply cheaper. But sure, blame Apple if you want.

03-25-2010, 05:16 PM	#10
skyline Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 504 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: none	It's not only apple. There are so many tablet devices coming this year, haven't you noticed?