Viral Kodak Charmera gets Amazon price cut and same day delivery — but is it the best buy?
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The Charmera discount is a reminder that virality now drives short, intense demand spikes that Amazon and OEMs quickly arbitrage. For consumer hardware teams, planning for fast-follow alternatives and price compression is as important as the initial hit product.
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