Why are single function WiFi radios costing up to (and over) $200? Simple. Profit, profit, profit. Bring on the competition. This is exactly why Kindle, Nook and other e-book readers prices are falling. I have always thought if there was a worldwide consumerist (not hobbyist) demand for Perseus and other SDR's, how cheap would they get?
73, Dave in Indy ------------------------------ Message: 8 Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:23:51 -0700 From: Colin Newell <[email protected]> To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America <[email protected]> Subject: [IRCA] Semi-OT - testing Next Gen WiFi radio Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Received a sample radio to test for review on DXer.ca As much as I eschew modern technology - and fail to see the logic of paying for radio I currently get for free - the idea of having a radio that does WiFi and AM-FM is appealing -- this sample doesn't but the hybrid sets are in development. I understand from the engineering team that this radio (like many others; the GRACE, etc...) cost about 30 - 40$ to manufacture... Begs the question - why the heck are single function WiFi radios retailing for 129 to $199 in Canada? Like Sirius Satellite radio (and XM) one ultimately pays for the privilege of getting a box that receives an ever changing mosaic of "broadcasts" http://tinyurl.com/37zyov6 Testing the Taiwanese made Joy-Bien Wi-Fi radio - will retail for around $79 - way lower than other units locally -- Colin Newell is the editor and creator of Coffeecrew.com and BobHarris.com *************************** _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
