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Amazon Introduces 8.9-Inch and 7-Inch Kindle Fire HD at $299 and $199, Updated Kindle Fire Drops to $159
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They didn't even bother to launch the old one in the UK
I think the reason is EU privacy laws.
If Apple users have learned anything, it is the integration of hardware AND software that makes for a good user experience. The software on the first Fire was crap. For this to succeed, long term, there needs to be a significant improvement on that end as the hardware specs and data possibilities only give you joy until you start using a product with crappy software.
Apple has talked about MIMO in the past as well as 802.11ac. I hope.CNET said:
Apple and Amazon are somewhat exclusive ecosystems, but nearly all devices have access to "most" of the others' content.
Rocketman
I love amazon. I shop a lot with them. I doubt I'd get their tablet though. Looks nice. But my iPad 2 is still doing fine.
We need to wait for the iPad "Mini" to really see all the players. But good job by Amazon.
It is easy enough to see how Apple could counter this.
iPad Mini
16GB $249
32GB $349
64GB $449
iPad Mini with LTE
16GB $349
32GB $449
64GB $549
And of course next year
iPad 4
16GB $399
32GB $499
64GB $599
128GB $699
iPad 4 with LTE
16GB $499
32GB $599
64GB $699
128GB $799
That seems reasonable.
It is easy enough to see how Apple could counter this.
iPad Mini
16GB $249
32GB $349
64GB $449
iPad Mini with LTE
16GB $349
32GB $449
64GB $549
And of course next year
iPad 4
16GB $399
32GB $499
64GB $599
128GB $699
iPad 4 with LTE
16GB $499
32GB $599
64GB $699
128GB $799
That seems reasonable.
Interesting that Amazon Instant Video can work on an iPad. I'm pretty sure Apple's content doesn't work on the Fire...
I honestly believe, that Apple will release a $229, 16 GB iPad Mini. It makes no sense for them to do it much more expensive. It will carry the iPad 2 specs, most likely, and camera's that already beat competition. The Price Point is the main objective in the view of many people.
On a second note, 8.9 inches, seems really dumb. The iPad and its real competitors are at 10" or more. It is an odd place to be.
On a second note, 8.9 inches, seems really dumb. The iPad and its real competitors are at 10" or more. It is an odd place to be.
How so? Where exactly is the innovation? The Kindle Fire is a pretty bland little tablet.
Indeed. A nice "perk"/selling point is the $50 a year with $10 in credit, 250mb of LTE service, etc.
The new kindle (e-ink) looks slick, can't wait to order one...the screen just went out on my kindle 1.
Yep I got the touch last year (and had a DX for years before that). That paperwhite looks like it may be worth the upgrade.
The problem is Amazon is just as closed that the Apple Market. I've know a couple people buy them thinking they were getting Android only to take them back when they realised that Amazon has to approve all Apps meaning that many of the popular ones are not supported
The only one I'm interested is the paperwhite, and it's the last to become available.
paperwhite October 1st. Fire HD in late November.
Does it still have the janky interface that made everyone I know who bought one stop using them within a month?
Wrong
Google has its Play Store which sells content. Microsoft will have their own store. Amazon is nothing unique in this area.
Forget about the tablet itself, the $49 per YEAR data plan for 250mb monthly is amazing. Granted, its only 250mb but AT&T currently charges $15 a month for that pittance.
I hope these lower prices find their way to the iPad. I'm not going to be happy to pay a premium on the same LTE service just for the privilege of already paying more for an iPad.
I hope these lower prices find their way to the iPad. I'm not going to be happy to pay a premium on the same LTE service just for the privilege of already paying more for an iPad.