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Asus Eee Pad Transformer Sells Out Online On Day One

Apparently, the iPad isn't the only tablet in town capable of selling out. While the Asus Eee Pad Transformer might not have the big-name appeal of its Apple rival, the $399 16GB Honeycomb tablet managed to sell out online at Best Buy's website in its first day on sale.

Senh: I wonder if the fact that's only $399 had anything to do with it. The Motorola Xoom, which cost $200 more at $599 for the base model, is a dud in sales so far.

Best Buy overestimates holiday shoppers' appetite

Shoppers ignored Best Buy Co Inc's promotion of pricey 3D televisions and other high-end gadgets this holiday season as they chased bargains elsewhere, hammering the company's profits.

Best Buy Exec Says Holiday Tablets Will Be Mostly Android-Based

“For the holidays, the tablets will be mostly Android-based, plus the iPad,” said Mike Vitelli, Best Buy’s President of North and South American business, in an interview.

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iPad Dominating Laptop Sales at Best Buy

Buried in a story on Best Buy's retail strategy, CEO Brian Dunn mentioned a startling fact: Internal estimates showed that the iPad had cannibalized sales from laptop PCs by as much as 50%.

Best Buy Profit Jumps 61%

Best Buy's earnings jumped 61% as the retailer rebounded from a weakened year-earlier quarter on higher revenue and margins.

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Kindle Distribution Widens

Best Buy will add the Amazon Kindle to its selection of e-book readers.

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Droid X Sells Out Despite Verizon Preparation

The Motorola Droid X is sold out online and in certain parts of the country at retail Verizon and Best Buy stores, despite Verizon Wireless' insistence on Wednesday that it would have plenty of the phones in stock. You will now have to wait until July ...

Senh: I'm sure the recent problems that the iPhone 4's been having helped. This is Droid's time to shine. Well, it's already the best-selling android phone, so it's time for them to shine brighter. Interesting how they haven't rolled out any ads attacking iPhone 4's antenna problems. Also, android-powered phones like the HTC Evo and Droid Incredible have been selling out. These companies are underestimating these phones' demand.