why doesnt amazon sell ipad 2?

[Legion93]

but I really think for many the Kindle is STILL overpriced.

are you kidding me? The kindle is very cheap compared with other ebook readers and just look at how good a reviews it gets. I'm personally enjoying my kindle and it is the best ebook reader apart from Sony's PRS-600 (or so I believe).

 

[Piggie]

The Kindle's a fine piece of technology at its price point. And the keyboard is good for email. Not great, but good. Given that the $189 model has 3G access from anywhere free for the life of the unit (and you can get news and other updates for free) it's not a bad price.

I had my 1st good look at one recently and did feel it was very cheaply make for a device that cost around $180

It felt very plastic. And I have no problem with plastic, unlike many here, Plastic can be done very nice, but the Kindle I played with just felt very cheap, the buttons either side felt very poorly designed/made also.

I had expected it to feel a bit better.

Yes, I can see some might like a keyboard option, but it's a shame it's not hidden, or I guess ideally a touch screen overlay.
As I say, to me, it's supposed to replace a book and it should look pretty much all screen.
I would buy one for an elderly relative, but I know they would freak out when they saw the keyboard.

 

[dave420]

No amazon has never sold iPads direct they do sell the MacBook iPods etc ... Show me one site where an online retailer is selling the iPad directly on their website (someone who is authorized )

Why do people keep saying this? Amazon sold the iPad directly at one point. It was on the front page of MacRumors

 

[poloponies]

I had my 1st good look at one recently and did feel it was very cheaply make for a device that cost around $180

It felt very plastic. And I have no problem with plastic, unlike many here, Plastic can be done very nice, but the Kindle I played with just felt very cheap, the buttons either side felt very poorly designed/made also.

I had expected it to feel a bit better.

Yes, I can see some might like a keyboard option, but it's a shame it's not hidden, or I guess ideally a touch screen overlay.
As I say, to me, it's supposed to replace a book and it should look pretty much all screen.
I would buy one for an elderly relative, but I know they would freak out when they saw the keyboard.

My mother-in-law is nearing 80 and we picked up a Kindle for her a couple of years ago. She loves it. When her eyes get tired she uses the read aloud function. It's a great device for the tech-averse. Amazon did a great job with it. And you rarely need the keyboard other than for searching for books in the Kindle store.

 

[maxtorboring]

Why do people keep saying this? Amazon sold the iPad directly at one point. It was on the front page of MacRumors

Dave is right! I think all the non believers need to look at this!

 

[OlgaJ]

I don't think anyone is selling online, other than Apple. To order the iPad 2 from anyone (B&H, MacConnection, etc.) you have to call them or visit their store. Amazon doesn't take phone orders AFAIK.

 

[JBG87]

still nothing....

i have a 200$ gc that id love to use to get the 32gb wifi, i guess ill have to use it on some accessories and get the 16gb wifi