Demand but not enough supply

Where are the e-book readers?

from JoeUser Forums
Amazon came out with their Kindle e-book reading device several months ago. The price is $399 and they can't keep up with the demand. There's a waiting list to purchase them! So why aren't other companies coming out with comparable readers?

The Kindle has features that I don't need. I don't need the wireless access or even a keyboard for that matter. I just want to be able to read articles and e-books without having to sit in front of a computer. It's not that big of deal to hook up a cable to download the files.

So why isn't the industry meeting the demand?
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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Oh...they'll eventually meet demand and hit that sweet equilibrium price.  There's just always a lag between demand and supply.  Demand changes pretty fast...supply takes awhile to adjust.  More sellers can enter the market, prices will change, yadda yadda yadda...

Although, for a supplier a huge demand is a Godsend, so maybe they're intentionally creating a shortage to keep it up there.

*sigh*...I just took an econ exam this morning.

~Zoo

Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
Yes, but I want one NOW! :)
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
Yes, but I want one NOW!
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Ok Veruca. ;)
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
Yes, but I want one NOW!Ok Veruca.
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I'm not sure, but I think I've just been insulted. :HOT:
Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

insulted.
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Don't you mean in"salt"ed. ;)

Wow.  Sometimes I'm astounded by my own nerdiness.

~Zoo

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

 I just checked it out in more detail. I want one too!