Kindle on TV

[Addie]

Did anyone watch The Suze Orman Show tonight? On her "Can I Afford It?" segment, an individual wanted to buy her boyfriend a Kindle.
Even though she really couldn't afford it--according to Orman's rules--she was approved anyway because her boyfriend was seen as financially supportive towards her.

As soon as the girl said she wanted to buy a refurbished Kindle for her boyfriend, though, Suze Orman asked her why she didn't just buy him an iPad.

[MAGreen]

Is she not aware that an iPad costs at least twice as much as a Kindle, and is a completely different device?

[Addie]

Apparently not. I thought it was really odd that she would suggest something that cost more, too. Normally, she tries to find cheaper alternatives for individuals during that segment. *shrug*
During that segment, she is typically judgmental, though. Some things people buy she will give this look like they're out of their minds.

[The Atomic Bookworm]

Is she not aware that an iPad costs at least twice as much as a Kindle, and is a completely different device?

If the caller was talking about a Kindle DX (which is about as much as an entry-level iPad. even refurbished) then Ms. Orman's advice would make sense... but if the caller was thinking about a Kindle 2, then yeah I'm wondering what was up with that.

[leslieray]

I happened to have coincidentaly witnessed Suzi's advice that she consider the iPad when she was clearly asking only about purchasing a Kindle. Personally, I felt Suzi was quite irresponsible in with that reply. So sad, in my opinion.

[Addie]

If the caller was talking about a Kindle DX (which is about as much as an entry-level iPad. even refurbished) then Ms. Orman's advice would make sense... but if the caller was thinking about a Kindle 2, then yeah I'm wondering what was up with that.

Whoops! I forgot to mention that, but it was a refurbished K2.

[MarthaT]

maybe she didnt realize the price difference