I can't see how it's just a temporary marketing ploy, as your link suggests. Nobody wants CHIP, they want the "$9 computer". I can't see how they can ever sel

I can't see how it's just a temporary marketing ploy, as your link suggests. Nobody wants CHIP, they want the "$9 computer". I can't see how they can ever sell it for $39. As a loss leader, with overpriced accessories - that makes much more sense to me.