Talk:G1G1 2008
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Does "globally" mean that Amazon will ship to any country? (Canada is a good first step :)
- Unfortunately, while they ship books to some 200 countries, delicate electronics with wireless are another matter. The initial rollout will be to US addresses only. 24.61.14.99
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[edit] But what does "countries" mean
"first of a set of staggered rollouts in different countries."
Are we talking states of the US, or countries as defined by the UN? And which countries, when?
What about Canada?
[edit] Hardware differences
Are there any from 2007 G1G1?
[edit] When does it end?
When does it end? yes - this is important. Does it end on Dec 31, 2008? or just the advertising? If it continues, has Amazon committed to continue their participation past Dec. 31?
[edit] Disappointment
It is extremely disappointing to discover that OLPC does not value Canadian participation in G1G1 2008. I discussed the situation with one of the support reps a number of weeks ago and was (mis)informed that Amazon.com would be the sole fulfillment supplier. I now discover that Amazon.uk is participating as well, and interestingly, will ship to Canada for a huge markup and shipping fee.
Is there a reason that the same opportunity was not arrived at with Amazon.ca (or eBay or Yahoo or some other Internet fulfillment provider)?
[edit] start 17.01.2009?
Someone asked what http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001NIBRTG/ is? Would be very interested in an answer.
