Verizon Hub price cut

Looks like the Hub is not selling so well, so Verizon is offering a $50 rebate on it. The concept is an interesting one, though I can't help thinking of the Internet appliances that were all the rage a few years ago, the most well known was the Audrey, but didn't sell at all. Plus, this is not really cheaper than getting a laptop and broadband connection, so I can't see it selling well even when they remove the Verizon customer restrictions.