Tag Archives: tablet

Here Comes the $199 Kindle Fire

Posted on May 21, 2012 by bermanevansretail

See CNN Money’s video clip that analyzes of the costs of the initial Kindle Fire — and Amazon’s pricing strategy for it. There are a lot of trade-offs versus the iPad. Click on the photo to access the video.  

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Tablet Ownership Triples Among College Students

Posted on March 16, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Over the past year, tablet ownership among college students has boomed. What are the implications of this? Click the image for the full story.

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Mobile Payments: Not a Game Changer Yet?

Posted on February 16, 2012 by bermanevansretail

According to Knowledge@Wharton, “In March, PayPal will enable its users to pay through their mobile phones, tablets, or iPads at 2,000 Home Depot stores across the U.S., and by the end of the year at 20 other national retailers. Mobile payments are … Continue reading →

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