Why is HP producing now more TouchPads?

Re:Why is HP producing now more TouchPads? by 6ren on Wednesday August 31, 2011 @10:15AM (#2945588)

sure, we're losing money on each unit, but we'll make it up in volume.

I've heard the supplier argument because, but I think perhaps it's because Samsung may be interested in buying it, to escape Apple litigation (along with the PC division). Easy to sell as a going concern. But the simplest explanation is: today's HP is stupid.

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Re:Why is HP producing now more TouchPads? by IgorPartola on Wednesday August 31, 2011 @10:51AM (#2945758)

From the America version of The Office:

Oscar: I don't see how we can possibly sell these for that little without losing money. Delivery alone will cost--

Michael Scott: OK well sometimes, sometimes, it makes financial sense to lose money, right? Like for tax purposes?

Oscar: Actually, I ran the numbers on this, and in this case, it makes financial sense to gain, money.

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Re:Why is HP producing now more TouchPads? by bradleyland on Wednesday August 31, 2011 @11:39AM (#2946013)

What's really concerning about the supplier argument is that it would illustrate reckless management action. Running a company like HP, how can you not understand the impact of supplier contracts on canceling a product line? That would practically define the euphamism, "Asleep at the wheel".

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