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cordelli Aug 31, 2011 7:11 am

Read a story yesterday that said they had committed to a certain number from the company that makes them, and the companies that makes them will not let them out of that contract.

loomis Aug 31, 2011 7:13 am


Originally Posted by kipper (Post 17028041)
If it is priced much higher than the $99 price, I think they'll have a hard time selling that batch. People won't want to pay $200 for something that they were selling for $100 because they couldn't sell them.

On the bright side, $200 for the 16gb version would still be better than the $225-$250 Buy It Now price point on ebay.

bpo26c Aug 31, 2011 9:25 am


Originally Posted by PTravel (Post 17015948)
That's an interesting point. I've been looking at eBay from time to time and noticed that prices had started around $200 (a 100% profit for the sellers) but recently was as high as $300. It will be interesting if the prices drop after "Touchpad Fever" subsides. I noticed the same thing happen with eBay prices for HP thin clients about the time that MagicJack started to become popular (the HP thin clients make ideal phone servers for MagicJack).

The sellers also have to pay Ebay fees (??), taxes on initial purchase (~$15 - $20), Paypal fees, etc., so there is not that much profit for them. Although I hate when electronics, tickets, etc sell out because of "resellers"

bpo26c Aug 31, 2011 9:28 am


Originally Posted by loomis (Post 17028199)
On the bright side, $200 for the 16gb version would still be better than the $225-$250 Buy It Now price point on ebay.

Also, paying $200 and being able to buy it from a store is much more attractive to the majority of people versus going on Ebay.

sonofzeus Aug 31, 2011 10:58 am


Originally Posted by kipper (Post 17028041)
If it is priced much higher than the $99 price, I think they'll have a hard time selling that batch. People won't want to pay $200 for something that they were selling for $100 because they couldn't sell them.

How much would they be willing to pay if the next/last batch has ATT/TMobile/GSM capability and more?

http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/12/h...ands-on-video/

caGALINDO Aug 31, 2011 11:07 am

Not paying over $99 for a picture frame.

;)

PTravel Aug 31, 2011 11:08 am


Originally Posted by sonofzeus (Post 17029547)
How much would they be willing to pay if the next/last batch has ATT/TMobile/GSM capability and more?

http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/12/h...ands-on-video/

I wouldn't pay one penny more. WiFi is all that I need.

kipper Aug 31, 2011 11:21 am


Originally Posted by PTravel (Post 17029605)
I wouldn't pay one penny more. WiFi is all that I need.

I'd only be interested in one for similar reasons.

sonofzeus Aug 31, 2011 12:31 pm

We have 3 "no mas" votes.

Looking forward to seeing how many 4G LTE unlocked TPs are sold @ $200 without contract.

pseudoswede Aug 31, 2011 4:27 pm

Make it a fourth "no". If I need internet connectivity whilst outside any type of free/home/friend wifi, my cell phone can create its own hot spot.

I've been fiddling with my 32GB. It's pretty neat, and it definitely runs better after running all of the tweaks listed everywhere. Reading PDFs and PPTs are a breeze, and much more comfortable in an armchair than a desk chair.

pseudoswede Sep 1, 2011 9:52 am

Rumors on SlickDeals that Staples has "sporadic" availability this week. People say they have ordered and received a TouchPad. Can't validate, but there's lots of discussion in the thread about various ways to try to get one. Good luck.

richarddd Sep 1, 2011 10:10 am


Originally Posted by pseudoswede (Post 17035965)
Rumors on SlickDeals that Staples has "sporadic" availability this week. People say they have ordered and received a TouchPad. Can't validate, but there's lots of discussion in the thread about various ways to try to get one. Good luck.

Do you have a link? I can't find the thread, other than threads about cases

pseudoswede Sep 1, 2011 11:38 am

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3220862

Details should be in the wiki.

pseudoswede Sep 1, 2011 5:12 pm

Only $150

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...577528496.html

:D

PTravel Sep 1, 2011 6:18 pm


Originally Posted by pseudoswede (Post 17038726)

Very funny! I looked before I saw your smilie.


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