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Originally Posted by onlydarksets
That's my point - unless you consider the enterprise maintenance costs, it's about the same cost as a netbook, which you can just as easily take anywhere you could take this.
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I think you're forgetting about a few points.
If you might store important data on a Netbook (if only in the browser cache), and that got stolen, that could be bad (unless they encrypt the storage). If a RedFly gets stolen, you're only out the hardware (assuming you take your phone with you when you leave the RedFly alone). That's a pretty big plus.
Also, how many netbooks come with cellular data plans? WiFi is nice, but will be useless in many places. As the RedFly works with your phone, if the phone has a data plan, you're good to go. A PC would either need to be tethered (an extra cost option with some carriers) or need a cellular data card (at an additional monthly cost).
Finally, as you mentioned, the RedFly might have better battery life.
Those could all be important to many users.
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Originally Posted by onlydarksets
As I said, this is a temporary price cut (according to their website). The purpose is to generate buzz by getting people to buy it.
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Pete's original post mentioned that it was temporary and meant as a viral marketing effort. (I also quoted something about the "Seed Program".) So we knew that it was temporary and what its purpose was.
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Originally Posted by onlydarksets
All of my statements were assuming the old price point. If it's less expensive than a netbook, then I think they can gain traction.
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But both Pete and you mentioned the $500 dollar price. As I pointed out, they had dropped it to $400. (The Web site even says, "Now you can own REDFLY at 50% off the MRSP of $399 for a limited time.") I consider a 20% price cut "pretty significant" (although, to be honest, I wouldn't consider the RedFly even at $400).
Remember that lots of people say "Why spend $700 (or whatever) on a smart phone when you can get a laptop for less?" As you seem to have a smart phoen, I assume you can see the difference in intended audiences and usages; if they can't, that's their problem, right? This is a similar situation, I think.
Finally, who cares if the $200 price is temporary? That $200 is in the price range I'd consider paying. If you don't think your usage justifies even that, that's cool -- different strokes and all.
But, if you think $200 is a fair deal, why not buy one? Would you not buy a $100,000 Porsche for $40,000 just because the price cut was temporary?
Steve