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In general, CPUs are definitely not the problem with those devices.... it's the terrible software and tiny app store.

• DiabloD3 12y ago
  If they're trying to lower the cost by cutting out various middlemen, it still helps. I'll buy a Kindle Fire 7" if they can get them down to $50, yet have the same or better feature set.
  • orbifold 12y ago
    There is no way that the processor costs ~50% of the retail price and that they would be able to lower costs by designing their own chip (the acquisition alone, plus chip design and manufacture could easily run into the billions of dollars).
    • DiabloD3 12y ago
      It doesn't, the glass and battery is the majority of the cost. But Amazon is thinking long term here, so who knows what their next purchase will be.
      • gonzo 12y ago
        Jeff wants to be Steve.