Motorola seems to have two big problems: price and distribution. I think this illustrates Apple's buying power for components and the pricing that results. The second is going to be a bigger problem. Having to cripple your device (tying WiFi to cell service) because you best distribution is through the cell carier is going to be painful. They need to find a channel that allows them the ability that sells a WiFi model that can get the price down. Apple has their own stores and can buy big. If an Android tablet is to be successful, they need an entry leve to compete with the $499 iPad and iPod touch.
Distribution is a huge advantage for Apple. Motorola, RIM and most of the cell manufacturers have no experience selling away from the carrier. HP knows how and Samsung knows how but Samsung's tablets are developed and sold through its smartphone division, which doesn't sell outside of the carriers.
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Motorola seems to have two big problems: price and distribution. I think this illustrates Apple's buying power for components and the pricing that results. The second is going to be a bigger problem. Having to cripple your device (tying WiFi to cell service) because you best distribution is through the cell carier is going to be painful. They need to find a channel that allows them the ability that sells a WiFi model that can get the price down. Apple has their own stores and can buy big. If an Android tablet is to be successful, they need an entry leve to compete with the $499 iPad and iPod touch.
Distribution is a huge advantage for Apple. Motorola, RIM and most of the cell manufacturers have no experience selling away from the carrier. HP knows how and Samsung knows how but Samsung's tablets are developed and sold through its smartphone division, which doesn't sell outside of the carriers.