Something tells me that they could have used the open data to understand the demographic dynamics before the launch.  1M TV is not a small and one must conduct studies to understand the target market.
Sam
 
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Sent: Thursday, 22 November 2012, 23:10
Subject: Re: [kictanet] Who will buy this Sh1m TV?

But it is not a wise use of resources, regardless of how rich you are. Like gold plated bathroom faucets, it is just "conspicuous consumption"! Reminds me of Dallas in the 1980s.

On Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 1:52 PM, Mark Mwangi <mwangy@gmail.com> wrote:
there are many that can afford this as it is below their means. E.g the 500,000 acre controlling family. 


On Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 12:51 PM, luke mulunda <lmulunda@yahoo.com> wrote:
guys,
Sharp just launched an 80-inch LED TV in Kenya and the prize is tagged at Sh1 million ( see link http://businesstoday.co.ke/news/2012/11/22/sharp-returns-kenya-crazy-deal-sh1-million-tv-0 ) Just who's going to buy this monster?

Luke M.

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