[quote name='Linkgx1']Apple doesn't have a semi monopoly. That's not $100 off. It's $50. U can't add the gc.
This is less of a gap than the iPhone models.[/QUOTE]
Okay, I'm going to hold your hand through this...
1. Apple does have a semi-monopoly. You are not buying just another tablet when you buy an iPad. It is a separate entity. There are tablets and then there are iPads. Android (or any other of the multitude of divided OS's other than iOS) can't even compare to what iOS can give. Everything about the iPad (product and name) set it apart. Therefore, since the world has tablets and iPads, they have a semi-monopoly.
2. That last portion was in response to Serpentor. He claimed that even a $100 decrease (25% of the price, just to help you out) would not be enough to get people to purchase this near-obsolete tech. I was saying that in a scenario where there was a cut of $100, whether this be achieved with a complete cut or combination cut and GC, I, personally, would be swayed by this a little. That is a large enough cut to make it worth the loss of innovation. I will capitalize this next part so you have a better chance of understanding what I am saying. I NEVER SAID THAT THERE WAS A $100 PRICE CUT. I WAS SPEAKING HYPOTHETICALLY ABOUT WHAT SERPENTOR SAID. THERE IS NO GIFTCARD AT ANY KNOWN LOCATION. IT WAS A HYPOTHETICAL SITUATION. Got it?
3. You are an idiot. I feel you should know this so that you aren't shocked when you find out later.
4. You should probably stop reading past this point, because I'd hate to cause you any more confusion, and I'm absolutely certain you will not be able to comprehend the proceeding information without becoming more confused.
Now, for everyone else, check this out:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2400838,00.asp
If true, it makes this an interesting scenario especially if (Wait to see if he actually stopped reading and we will avoid more confusion...) there ever is a giftcard scenario soon. If both occur, a $170 difference would be enough for me.