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		PMan74 on March 31, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Amazon Dash Button > I think it's ridiculous Amazon have had a few "ridiculous" ideas (e.g. drone delivery, 1 hour delivery, pre-emptive shipping). I think they know these ideas are a stretch but it gets people thinking in a new way and out of it there may be a few more solid ideas. Product marketing by annealing if you will.

mikeash on March 31, 2015 | [–]

I agree. I see why they do it. But that doesn't mean some of the ideas aren't ridiculous all the same.

waterlesscloud on March 31, 2015 | [–]

This is precisely what the drone delivery is about. Small items you need now.

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