I think this is a new step towards commoditization of the ipad and a step forward in making it wildly available before the wave of android-base tablets makes it there first.
Points for amazon getting this deal as this means pretty much a new level of customers for our apps.
That's why I shared it.
BTW I didn't know it was against the hn rulz to add ur referral to news... as every single tech blog and news outlet out there is pasting their own tags on the link... and yes it was free of charge :)