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Amazon Kindle for iOS gets line spacing options and multi-page highlights
Posted by admin in News on June 5, 2013
Now that the summer book frenzy is in full swing, anything that helps us read a little faster is welcome — so we’re glad that Amazon just pushed out a relevant update to its Kindle app for iOS. The new 3.8 release adds line spacing options, so readers can fit more (or less) on to a page without tweaking the font. Those whose eyes demand an extra-large font can now pick one, too. Amazon is also laying some early groundwork for back-to-school with a focus on notation. It’s at last possible to make highlights that span multiple pages, and Print Replica Textbooks gain filters for bookmarks, highlights and notes. Whether you’re trying to get a jump on classes or just want to cram in one more novel during vacation, you’ll want to swing by the App Store for the upgrade.
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Amazon Kindle Fire HD discounted for Father’s Day
Similar to what we saw for Mother’s Day, Amazon has begun offering a discount on the Kindle Fire HD lineup for Father’s Day. The discount applies to the Kindle Fire HD 7-inch as well as the HD 8.9-inch and 8.9-inch 4G models. Regardless of the model you choose the discount and how to get it remains the same. Basically, those purchasing any Kindle Fire HD can save $20 by entering “DADSFIRE” during the checkout process.
The one interesting aspect of this sale, and let this serve as a warning to those who may be considering a purchase for your dad — the offer is only available through June 8, 2013. And yes, that is apparently despite Father’s Day not actually happening until June 16th. With that in mind, you still have about five days to take advantage of this offer and ultimately, this means you can score a Kindle Fire HD for as little as $179. Specifically, that would be for the 16GB Kindle Fire HD 7 with Special Offers.
Otherwise, aside from the Father’s Day Kindle Fire HD offer, Amazon has also announced Coins and a new login service in recent history. The Amazon Coins are a virtual currency and sort of like using a gift card for your purchases, you will be able to buy a set amount of coins up front and then use those towards future purchases. Amazon has 100 Coins selling for $1 with discounts for those buying in larger quantities.
The Amazon login service will be similar to what we have seen from Facebook and Google. Basically, this will allow the user to sign up for an account using their Amazon credentials. This Amazon login service was announced a short while back and initially rolled out for Zappos and Woot, however we suspect more sites will offer this as an option moving forward.
While we suspected Amazon would offer something for Father’s Day, we also suspect Barnes & Noble will have a similar offer. Barnes & Noble have yet to make an announcement, however they did have a similar offer available for Mother’s Day. Bottom line here, if your dad is living in the Amazon world, or willing to make that a home then this Kindle Fire HD offer could be the one you are looking for.
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Amazon adds more than 170 countries as markets for Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Amazon announced today that they are making their Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9 devices available in more than 170 countries and territories around the world starting June 13th. Customers who are interested in one of the devices can go ahead and place a pre-order now by visiting Amazon.com. Along with access to the hardware, buyers in the new countries will get access to the Amazon App store and all of the content contained therein, including more than 300,000 books that are exclusive to the Kindle Store.
Dave Limp, vice president of Amazon Kindle notes the Kindle Fire HD “is the #1 best-selling item in the world for Amazon since its launch.” The 8.9-inch version of the device is available for $284 while the 7-inch version is available for $214. The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 can be preordered by visiting www.amazon.com/global-kindle-fire-hd-8.9 and the Kindle Fire HD is available at www.amazon.com/global-kindle-fire-hd. Interested buyers can also visit retailers who sell Kindle devices.
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Amazon adds more than 170 countries as markets for Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Amazon announced today that they are making their Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9 devices available in more than 170 countries and territories around the world starting June 13th. Customers who are interested in one of the devices can go ahead and place a pre-order now by visiting Amazon.com. Along with access to the hardware, buyers in the new countries will get access to the Amazon App store and all of the content contained therein, including more than 300,000 books that are exclusive to the Kindle Store.
Dave Limp, vice president of Amazon Kindle notes the Kindle Fire HD “is the #1 best-selling item in the world for Amazon since its launch.” The 8.9-inch version of the device is available for $284 while the 7-inch version is available for $214. The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 can be preordered by visiting www.amazon.com/global-kindle-fire-hd-8.9 and the Kindle Fire HD is available at www.amazon.com/global-kindle-fire-hd. Interested buyers can also visit retailers who sell Kindle devices.
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Amazon adds more than 170 countries as markets for Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Amazon announced today that they are making their Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9 devices available in more than 170 countries and territories around the world starting June 13th. Customers who are interested in one of the devices can go ahead and place a pre-order now by visiting Amazon.com. Along with access to the hardware, buyers in the new countries will get access to the Amazon App store and all of the content contained therein, including more than 300,000 books that are exclusive to the Kindle Store.
Dave Limp, vice president of Amazon Kindle notes the Kindle Fire HD “is the #1 best-selling item in the world for Amazon since its launch.” The 8.9-inch version of the device is available for $284 while the 7-inch version is available for $214. The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 can be preordered by visiting www.amazon.com/global-kindle-fire-hd-8.9 and the Kindle Fire HD is available at www.amazon.com/global-kindle-fire-hd. Interested buyers can also visit retailers who sell Kindle devices.
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Amazon adds more than 170 countries as markets for Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Amazon announced today that they are making their Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9 devices available in more than 170 countries and territories around the world starting June 13th. Customers who are interested in one of the devices can go ahead and place a pre-order now by visiting Amazon.com. Along with access to the hardware, buyers in the new countries will get access to the Amazon App store and all of the content contained therein, including more than 300,000 books that are exclusive to the Kindle Store.
Dave Limp, vice president of Amazon Kindle notes the Kindle Fire HD “is the #1 best-selling item in the world for Amazon since its launch.” The 8.9-inch version of the device is available for $284 while the 7-inch version is available for $214. The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 can be preordered by visiting www.amazon.com/global-kindle-fire-hd-8.9 and the Kindle Fire HD is available at www.amazon.com/global-kindle-fire-hd. Interested buyers can also visit retailers who sell Kindle devices.
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Amazon adds more than 170 countries as markets for Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Amazon announced today that they are making their Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9 devices available in more than 170 countries and territories around the world starting June 13th. Customers who are interested in one of the devices can go ahead and place a pre-order now by visiting Amazon.com. Along with access to the hardware, buyers in the new countries will get access to the Amazon App store and all of the content contained therein, including more than 300,000 books that are exclusive to the Kindle Store.
Dave Limp, vice president of Amazon Kindle notes the Kindle Fire HD “is the #1 best-selling item in the world for Amazon since its launch.” The 8.9-inch version of the device is available for $284 while the 7-inch version is available for $214. The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 can be preordered by visiting www.amazon.com/global-kindle-fire-hd-8.9 and the Kindle Fire HD is available at www.amazon.com/global-kindle-fire-hd. Interested buyers can also visit retailers who sell Kindle devices.
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Come comment on this article: Amazon adds more than 170 countries as markets for Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Amazon adds more than 170 countries as markets for Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Amazon announced today that they are making their Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9 devices available in more than 170 countries and territories around the world starting June 13th. Customers who are interested in one of the devices can go ahead and place a pre-order now by visiting Amazon.com. Along with access to the hardware, buyers in the new countries will get access to the Amazon App store and all of the content contained therein, including more than 300,000 books that are exclusive to the Kindle Store.
Dave Limp, vice president of Amazon Kindle notes the Kindle Fire HD “is the #1 best-selling item in the world for Amazon since its launch.” The 8.9-inch version of the device is available for $284 while the 7-inch version is available for $214. The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 can be preordered by visiting www.amazon.com/global-kindle-fire-hd-8.9 and the Kindle Fire HD is available at www.amazon.com/global-kindle-fire-hd. Interested buyers can also visit retailers who sell Kindle devices.
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Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7″ And 8.9″ Pre-Orders Starts Now In Over 170 Countries, Ships Out June 13th
Amazon’s Android tablets, the Kindle Fire HD 7″ And 8.9″, have been available in the United States and select countries worldwide for quite some time now. The company is currently expanding the presence of these devices by opening pre-orders today in more than 170 countries. The devices will start shipping out on June 13.
While it’s true that the worldwide release comes a little bit late it is still welcome news for people wanting to order these devices living in other parts of the world. The 7 inch Kindle HD was first released in September of last year in the United States with releases in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Japan made before the end of 20 12. The availability of Amazon services will vary per location however owners will more than likely be able to download and buy Amazon apps once they receive their devices.
Some of the features of both Amazon Kindle HD devices include
- Stunning customized HD display with in-plane switching, Advanced True Wide polarizing filter and customized laminated touch sensor for 25% less glare with rich color and deep contrast from any viewing angle; ideal for movies, apps, and gaming.
- Custom Dolby audio and dual stereo speakers for crisp, rich sound.
- The most popular apps and games.
- Ultra-fast web browsing and streaming with built-in dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi.
- Front-facing HD camera for taking photos or making video calls.
- Exceptional battery life—Kindle Fire HD gets over 10 hours of battery life.
- Easy-to-use e-mail, calendar, and contacts for work or home, including Gmail, Hotmail, Exchange, and more.
- Amazon-exclusive features like, Whispersync for Voice and Whispersync for Games.
- “Buy Once, Read Everywhere” with the free Kindle app available on the largest number of platforms so customers can use their Kindle books on any of their devices.
- Amazon’s top-rated, world-class customer service.
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7” Technical Specifications
- Display: 7-inch screen, 1280px x 800px (supports 720p “HD” resolution)
- Multitouch: 10-point
- RAM: 1024 MB
- CPU: Dual Core TI OMAP4 (4460) HS, 1.2 GHz
- GPU: Imagination PowerVR
- Camera: 1.3 megapixels front facing
- WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth: BT 3.0 + EDR (HID and A2DP profiles only)
- Software: Based on Android 4.0.3, API level 15
Amazon Kindle HD 8.9” Technical Specifications
- Display:8.9-inch screen, 1920px x 1200px (supports 1080p “HD” resolution)
- Multitouch: 10-point
- RAM: 1024 MB
- CPU: Dual Core TI OMAP4 (4470) HS, 1.5 GHz
- GPU: Imagination PowerVR
- Camera: 1.3 megapixels front facing
- WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth: BT 3.0 + EDR (HID and A2DP profiles only)
- Software: Based on Android 4.0.3, API level 15
The 8.9 inch model has an advantage over the 7 inch model in terms of display size and resolution as well in the processor used. If you want to have a device that supports 1080p HD resolution then the 8.9 inch model is for you otherwise the 720p resolution of the 7 inch model is just fine.
The 7 inch model will sell for $214 while the 8,9 inch model will sell for $284.
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Amazon Kindle smartphone with glasses-free 3D tipped
Amazon is getting ready to release a pair of smartphones, and even an audio-streaming device of some kind, new tips suggests, and one of those smartphones will even feature 3D. It’s time to fire up those Kindle smartphone rumors again guys. Apparently the high-end Amazon smartphone will use eye-tracking and glasses-free 3D, among other things, for hands-free usage and much more.
According to The Wall Street Journal, sources close to the matter have confirmed the Seattle based e-commerce giant is actually developing a pretty wide array of smartphones, media players, and other gadgets. Their Fire HD line has been popular, but their next move will most likely be in the smartphone space.
Two of the tipsters suggest the new glasses-free 3D display will use eye-tracking to let users completely navigate the device without using their hands, at times, and offer a 3D experience and almost hologram experience like nothing seen before on a smartphone. Apparently Amazon’s Lab126 hardware division has been hard at work on these gadgets, and as you can see things are sounding pretty interesting right about now.
“Using retina-tracking technology, images on the smartphone would seem to float above the screen like a hologram and appear three-dimensional at all angles” the insiders claim. “Users may be able to navigate through content using just their eyes.”
That is direct from one of the WSJ sources. The tipster then goes on to mention at least two smartphones are being actively developed in the Cupertino campus, as well as the audio-streaming device, and currently are known as Project A, B, C, and D. Most likely all will run on Amazon’s heavily skinned version of Android, but so far we don’t have any additional details. Could they shock the market and offer something truly unique with this hands-free 3D experience?
The rumors and tips go on to state these could be released in the coming months, but at the same time one or all of these projects could get tossed aside for performance or financial reasons. So basically some stellar new hardware could be coming from Amazon, but at the same time these special projects might never see the light of day.
Story Timeline
- Foxconn rumored to be making the Amazon smartphone
- Amazon acquires IVONA text-to-speech to take on Siri and Google Now
- Amazon Kindle smartphone coming in June as rumors fire back up
- Amazon smartphone expected with 4.7-inch display
- Amazon smartphone rumors fire up with reports of Siri-like app purchase
Amazon Kindle smartphone with glasses-free 3D tipped
Amazon is getting ready to release a pair of smartphones, and even an audio-streaming device of some kind, new tips suggests, and one of those smartphones will even feature 3D. It’s time to fire up those Kindle smartphone rumors again guys. Apparently the high-end Amazon smartphone will use eye-tracking and glasses-free 3D, among other things, for hands-free usage and much more.
According to The Wall Street Journal, sources close to the matter have confirmed the Seattle based e-commerce giant is actually developing a pretty wide array of smartphones, media players, and other gadgets. Their Fire HD line has been popular, but their next move will most likely be in the smartphone space.
Two of the tipsters suggest the new glasses-free 3D display will use eye-tracking to let users completely navigate the device without using their hands, at times, and offer a 3D experience and almost hologram experience like nothing seen before on a smartphone. Apparently Amazon’s Lab126 hardware division has been hard at work on these gadgets, and as you can see things are sounding pretty interesting right about now.
“Using retina-tracking technology, images on the smartphone would seem to float above the screen like a hologram and appear three-dimensional at all angles” the insiders claim. “Users may be able to navigate through content using just their eyes.”
That is direct from one of the WSJ sources. The tipster then goes on to mention at least two smartphones are being actively developed in the Cupertino campus, as well as the audio-streaming device, and currently are known as Project A, B, C, and D. Most likely all will run on Amazon’s heavily skinned version of Android, but so far we don’t have any additional details. Could they shock the market and offer something truly unique with this hands-free 3D experience?
The rumors and tips go on to state these could be released in the coming months, but at the same time one or all of these projects could get tossed aside for performance or financial reasons. So basically some stellar new hardware could be coming from Amazon, but at the same time these special projects might never see the light of day.
Story Timeline
- Foxconn rumored to be making the Amazon smartphone
- Amazon acquires IVONA text-to-speech to take on Siri and Google Now
- Amazon Kindle smartphone coming in June as rumors fire back up
- Amazon smartphone expected with 4.7-inch display
- Amazon smartphone rumors fire up with reports of Siri-like app purchase
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 discounted for Mother’s Day
Barnes & Noble lowered the price of the NOOK HD and NOOK HD+ for Mother’s Day and it looks like Amazon will be having a sale of their own. The Amazon sale is for the 7-inch Kindle Fire HD and will be in effect through May 12. Basically, those shopping (and using the appropriate coupon code) will see a savings of $20.
This offers applies to the 16GB and 32GB models and it will bring the price down to $179 and $209 respectively. Additionally, those choosing the Without Special Offers route would see prices of $194 for the 16GB model or $224 for the 32GB model. Otherwise, the offer is simple, just use FIRE4MOM as the coupon code during the checkout process.
As a refresher, the Kindle Fire HD brings a 7-inch display with a screen resolution of 1280 x 800 and dual-band Wi-Fi along with a dual-core 1.2GHz OMAP4460 processor. Perhaps more important though, the Kindle Fire HD has access to the wide variety of content available from Amazon. Basically, that is to say apps and games as well as books, magazines, television and movies.
Looking back on the Barnes & Noble offer. They have the NOOK HD and HD+ selling at a discount until May 12. The price for the NOOK devices will be $179 or $209 for the 16GB or 32GB model. In the end, a decent deal on both models and it pretty much comes down to whether you want to live in the Amazon or the Barnes & Noble ecosystem. Of for that matter, which one you are already living in.
- Device Name : Kindle Fire HD
- Manufactuer : Amazon
- Carrier : NA
- Announced Date : September 06, 2012
- Release Date : September 14, 2012
- Also Known As :
- Screen Size : 7 Inch
- Resolution : 1280×800
- Screen Type : IPS LCD
- Height : 7.6 Inch
- Width : 5.4 Inch
- Depth : 0.4 Inch
- Weight : 395 Grams
- Battery Type:
- Lithium Ion
- Battery Capacity : mAh
- Talk Time : NA
- Stand By Time : NA
- Android OS:
- 4.0.x
- Audio Playback:
- AAC
- AMR
- MID
- MP3
- WAV
- Video Playback:
- 3GP
- MPEG-4 (MP4)
- CPU : OMAP4460
- CPU Clock Speed : 1200 Mhz
- Core : 2
- Ram : 1000 MB
- Internal Storage : 16 GB
- Front Facing Camera :
- Camera Resolution : NA
- Sensors:
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light
- QWERTY :
- Wi-Fi:
- 802.11a
- 802.11b
- 802.11g
- 802.11n
- Bluetooth:
- A2DP
- Bluetooth 4.0
- FM Radio :
- NFC :
Amazon’s Kindle App Hits Version 4.0 With Reworked Interface
Amazon’s Kindle app has just received a significant update, bringing the reader up to version 4 and introducing a refreshed UI, among other things.
Just when I’d decided to try switching to Play Books (despite giving up things like quick two-finger brightness adjustment), Amazon has introduced a redesigned library that’s much more lively than a simple grid of book covers. The new library interface has your books plus a nice “carousel” up top for recent items. The navigation panel has also been expanded for quick access to documents and Newsstand items, along with items that used to hide under the overflow button.
- Amazon Pushes Software Updates For The Kindle Fire (2nd Gen), Kindle Fire HD 7", And Kindle Fire HD 8.9"
- Amazon Kindle App For Android Demoed, Integrated Store Rumors Debunked [Post Google I/O Coverage]
- New Version Of Kindle App For Android Plays Nicer With Your Tablet
- Official Amazon Kindle Application Coming "Soon" To Android, Has Us Excited
Amazon’s Kindle App Hits Version 4.0 With Reworked Interface was written by the awesome team at Android Police.
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Amazon’s Kindle App Hits Version 4.0 With Reworked Interface
Amazon’s Kindle app has just received a significant update, bringing the reader up to version 4 and introducing a refreshed UI, among other things.
Just when I’d decided to try switching to Play Books (despite giving up things like quick two-finger brightness adjustment), Amazon has introduced a redesigned library that’s much more lively than a simple grid of book covers. The new library interface has your books plus a nice “carousel” up top for recent items. The navigation panel has also been expanded for quick access to documents and Newsstand items, along with items that used to hide under the overflow button.
- Amazon Pushes Software Updates For The Kindle Fire (2nd Gen), Kindle Fire HD 7", And Kindle Fire HD 8.9"
- Amazon Kindle App For Android Demoed, Integrated Store Rumors Debunked [Post Google I/O Coverage]
- New Version Of Kindle App For Android Plays Nicer With Your Tablet
- Official Amazon Kindle Application Coming "Soon" To Android, Has Us Excited
Amazon’s Kindle App Hits Version 4.0 With Reworked Interface was written by the awesome team at Android Police.
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Amazon’s Kindle App Hits Version 4.0 With Reworked Interface
Amazon’s Kindle app has just received a significant update, bringing the reader up to version 4 and introducing a refreshed UI, among other things.
Just when I’d decided to try switching to Play Books (despite giving up things like quick two-finger brightness adjustment), Amazon has introduced a redesigned library that’s much more lively than a simple grid of book covers. The new library interface has your books plus a nice “carousel” up top for recent items. The navigation panel has also been expanded for quick access to documents and Newsstand items, along with items that used to hide under the overflow button.
- Amazon Pushes Software Updates For The Kindle Fire (2nd Gen), Kindle Fire HD 7", And Kindle Fire HD 8.9"
- Amazon Kindle App For Android Demoed, Integrated Store Rumors Debunked [Post Google I/O Coverage]
- New Version Of Kindle App For Android Plays Nicer With Your Tablet
- Official Amazon Kindle Application Coming "Soon" To Android, Has Us Excited
Amazon’s Kindle App Hits Version 4.0 With Reworked Interface was written by the awesome team at Android Police.
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Goodreads to have closer integration
If you love reading, and want to share your experience and what you like and dislike in the books you read with the rest of the world, you would probably have heard of Goodreads, one of the best readers’ community on the internet that I have seen. The website, or the service which is free, gives you almost anything you need about books. When I first started reading a few years ago, I wanted to discover books which I would like, and Goodreads is the place where I landed after some Googling.
Anyway, coming back to the story, the company has been acquired by Amazon now. Yes, that makes another entertainment based company in the long list of companies that Amazon owns. But what will this change now? Well, that is not for sure yet. But we are going to see a massive integration of the Goodreads service with the Amazon Kindle apps on almost all platforms. The Amazon Kindle team had worked a lot for getting ready the Kindle for iPhone app up and running. And it would not waste any time in integrating this great service on all its apps. Tech Crunch writes
Chandler (pictured here with his co-founder and wife Elizabeth) said that Kindle integration has been a popular request among Goodreads users, and Grandinetti said he wants to make it “super easy” to have a social experience on the Kindle device and apps. As for what that will look like, he said, “We prefer to talk about features when we ship.”
Goodreads will be working independently as a subsidiary of Amazon, similar to how IMDB works. And the company will continue to offer all the features and services it has been offering till now without any discomfort to the users of the service. So we have very little to worry about this acquisition (none if you ask me). I’m just waiting to see what the next Kindle app will look like.
Source: Tech Crunch
Amazon Kindle smartphone to go into production in Q2 with a 4.7-inch display
Yes I know, an Amazon phone has been rumored for what seems like an eternity, but the latest rumor is they will go into mass production during the later part of the 2nd quarter. As far as specs go, it’s rumored that it will come with a 4.7-inch display. Apparently they were initially going to go with a 4.3-inch display, but they went bigger since that’s what everybody (other than Apple fanboys) seems to want these days. The rest of the specs aren’t confirmed and supposedly Amazon is still “enhancing other specifications”, which could be the reason for the delays we reported about a couple of weeks ago. This one should be interesting so stay tuned.
source: DigiTimes
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Amazon Kindle smartphone to go into production in Q2 with a 4.7-inch display
Yes I know, an Amazon phone has been rumored for what seems like an eternity, but the latest rumor is they will go into mass production during the later part of the 2nd quarter. As far as specs go, it’s rumored that it will come with a 4.7-inch display. Apparently they were initially going to go with a 4.3-inch display, but they went bigger since that’s what everybody (other than Apple fanboys) seems to want these days. The rest of the specs aren’t confirmed and supposedly Amazon is still “enhancing other specifications”, which could be the reason for the delays we reported about a couple of weeks ago. This one should be interesting so stay tuned.
source: DigiTimes
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Amazon including free £15 gift card with Kindle Fire and Fire HD
Amazon UK is having a little FREE MONEY PARTY at the moment, with the retail giant sending out a £15 gift card to anyone who buys a Kindle Fire or a Kindle Fire HD direct from its enormous warehouses. The Amazon Kindle promotion runs from today until March 25th, but doesn’t include the brand new Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ as that’s still a bit too thrilling to be featuring in any discounts.
If you’re looking for a Kindle tablet, check the gift card deal out right here at Amazon UK
And there’s your screengrab of proof.
Amazon including free £15 gift card with Kindle Fire and Fire HD
Amazon UK is having a little FREE MONEY PARTY at the moment, with the retail giant sending out a £15 gift card to anyone who buys a Kindle Fire or a Kindle Fire HD direct from its enormous warehouses. The Amazon Kindle promotion runs from today until March 25th, but doesn’t include the brand new Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ as that’s still a bit too thrilling to be featuring in any discounts.
If you’re looking for a Kindle tablet, check the gift card deal out right here at Amazon UK
And there’s your screengrab of proof.
Amazon makes ‘Send to Kindle’ button available for web developers
Amazon is rolling out a new feature today that lets web developers integrate a "Send to Kindle" button onto their websites. The button, much like the browser extensions before it, lets users send the page content to their Kindle account for reading later on other devices. Similar to the current Twitter, Facebook and Google+ buttons you see at the bottom of most website articles, Amazon is hoping developers will add in the "Send to Kindle" button as well. Articles saved with this method are then available for reading on any device — Kindle or otherwise — that has the Amazon Kindle app installed.
Considering the wide range of devices that Amazon has made its apps available on, these webpage buttons are likely to catch on quickly. For now, The Washington Post, TIME and Boing Boing have already integrated the buttons if you're curious about how they look and work. Be on the lookout for more sites to add them soon.
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Price Drop of Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 is the very best product of the largest marketplace Amazon. Recently, Amazon has reduced the price of this device to $269.99 which is applicable for the 16 GB model with supporting Wi-Fi. In addition to that you can get your device from Japan and Europe too as this became available to these regions.
With amazing performance and stunning display, Kindle Fire HD 8.9 is no doubt the best tablet from Amazon. This brand new device can do more than you can imagine and it’s packed within a subtle and compact package. Kindle Fire HD can make head to head competitions with the top Android tablets of the market which includes iPad Mini too. Weighing really low as 567g, this device is powered by OMAP4470 processor and Imagination SGX544 graphics, your gaming experience can be taken to another level and multi-tasking can also be a lot of fun for you. You’ll get better Wi-Fi and sharing support compared to other minitabs. Amazon Kindle Fire has larger display with supporting over 1920 x 1200 pixels. It can also play 1080p videos or movies. There’s a camera to let you video chat. Battery performance is also very pleasing with a support of running 10 hours at a time.
All these things you can get within Kindle Fire HD 8.9 and with just $269.99 cutting from $299.99. Amazon has reduced price for the 16GB model, other devices didn’t differ much in price comparison.
SOURCE: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/03/amazon-drops-kindle/
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch model price cut
Amazon announced today that it was cutting the price on both versions of its largest Kindle device, the Kindle Fire HD 8.9. The WiFi only version of the tablet was priced at $299 in the U.S. and will see its price drop to $269. The price cut for the 4G enabled version is more dramatic, going from $499 down to $399. According to Amazon, they sell their Kindle devices at cost. With the impending release of the device to several new markets including the U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Japan, Amazon claims they have achieved some new economies of scale as they ramp up production to meet the expected demand from the new markets.
Amazon sells their devices at cost as part of a strategy to make their profit selling content for the devices, whether it is books, movies, magazines, games or other digital products. A small amount of profit is also made selling accessories for the devices. This strategy depends on Amazon selling a lot of units, something some analysts don’t think is happening. Chad Bartley with Pacific Crest Securities cites sources in the supply chain who have told him demand is weak. Others, like BGC Partners’ Colin Gillis, think the price drop is part of the normal sales cycle that slows down during the first part of the year.
If you have been eyeing a Kindle Fire HD 8.9, now may be the time to make your move.
source: Reuters
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Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch model price cut
Amazon announced today that it was cutting the price on both versions of its largest Kindle device, the Kindle Fire HD 8.9. The WiFi only version of the tablet was priced at $299 in the U.S. and will see its price drop to $269. The price cut for the 4G enabled version is more dramatic, going from $499 down to $399. According to Amazon, they sell their Kindle devices at cost. With the impending release of the device to several new markets including the U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Japan, Amazon claims they have achieved some new economies of scale as they ramp up production to meet the expected demand from the new markets.
Amazon sells their devices at cost as part of a strategy to make their profit selling content for the devices, whether it is books, movies, magazines, games or other digital products. A small amount of profit is also made selling accessories for the devices. This strategy depends on Amazon selling a lot of units, something some analysts don’t think is happening. Chad Bartley with Pacific Crest Securities cites sources in the supply chain who have told him demand is weak. Others, like BGC Partners’ Colin Gillis, think the price drop is part of the normal sales cycle that slows down during the first part of the year.
If you have been eyeing a Kindle Fire HD 8.9, now may be the time to make your move.
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Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch model price cut
Amazon announced today that it was cutting the price on both versions of its largest Kindle device, the Kindle Fire HD 8.9. The WiFi only version of the tablet was priced at $299 in the U.S. and will see its price drop to $269. The price cut for the 4G enabled version is more dramatic, going from $499 down to $399. According to Amazon, they sell their Kindle devices at cost. With the impending release of the device to several new markets including the U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Japan, Amazon claims they have achieved some new economies of scale as they ramp up production to meet the expected demand from the new markets.
Amazon sells their devices at cost as part of a strategy to make their profit selling content for the devices, whether it is books, movies, magazines, games or other digital products. A small amount of profit is also made selling accessories for the devices. This strategy depends on Amazon selling a lot of units, something some analysts don’t think is happening. Chad Bartley with Pacific Crest Securities cites sources in the supply chain who have told him demand is weak. Others, like BGC Partners’ Colin Gillis, think the price drop is part of the normal sales cycle that slows down during the first part of the year.
If you have been eyeing a Kindle Fire HD 8.9, now may be the time to make your move.
source: Reuters
Come comment on this article: Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch model price cut
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch model price cut
Amazon announced today that it was cutting the price on both versions of its largest Kindle device, the Kindle Fire HD 8.9. The WiFi only version of the tablet was priced at $299 in the U.S. and will see its price drop to $269. The price cut for the 4G enabled version is more dramatic, going from $499 down to $399. According to Amazon, they sell their Kindle devices at cost. With the impending release of the device to several new markets including the U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Japan, Amazon claims they have achieved some new economies of scale as they ramp up production to meet the expected demand from the new markets.
Amazon sells their devices at cost as part of a strategy to make their profit selling content for the devices, whether it is books, movies, magazines, games or other digital products. A small amount of profit is also made selling accessories for the devices. This strategy depends on Amazon selling a lot of units, something some analysts don’t think is happening. Chad Bartley with Pacific Crest Securities cites sources in the supply chain who have told him demand is weak. Others, like BGC Partners’ Colin Gillis, think the price drop is part of the normal sales cycle that slows down during the first part of the year.
If you have been eyeing a Kindle Fire HD 8.9, now may be the time to make your move.
source: Reuters
Come comment on this article: Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch model price cut
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch model price cut
Amazon announced today that it was cutting the price on both versions of its largest Kindle device, the Kindle Fire HD 8.9. The WiFi only version of the tablet was priced at $299 in the U.S. and will see its price drop to $269. The price cut for the 4G enabled version is more dramatic, going from $499 down to $399. According to Amazon, they sell their Kindle devices at cost. With the impending release of the device to several new markets including the U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Japan, Amazon claims they have achieved some new economies of scale as they ramp up production to meet the expected demand from the new markets.
Amazon sells their devices at cost as part of a strategy to make their profit selling content for the devices, whether it is books, movies, magazines, games or other digital products. A small amount of profit is also made selling accessories for the devices. This strategy depends on Amazon selling a lot of units, something some analysts don’t think is happening. Chad Bartley with Pacific Crest Securities cites sources in the supply chain who have told him demand is weak. Others, like BGC Partners’ Colin Gillis, think the price drop is part of the normal sales cycle that slows down during the first part of the year.
If you have been eyeing a Kindle Fire HD 8.9, now may be the time to make your move.
source: Reuters
Come comment on this article: Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch model price cut
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch model price cut
Amazon announced today that it was cutting the price on both versions of its largest Kindle device, the Kindle Fire HD 8.9. The WiFi only version of the tablet was priced at $299 in the U.S. and will see its price drop to $269. The price cut for the 4G enabled version is more dramatic, going from $499 down to $399. According to Amazon, they sell their Kindle devices at cost. With the impending release of the device to several new markets including the U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Japan, Amazon claims they have achieved some new economies of scale as they ramp up production to meet the expected demand from the new markets.
Amazon sells their devices at cost as part of a strategy to make their profit selling content for the devices, whether it is books, movies, magazines, games or other digital products. A small amount of profit is also made selling accessories for the devices. This strategy depends on Amazon selling a lot of units, something some analysts don’t think is happening. Chad Bartley with Pacific Crest Securities cites sources in the supply chain who have told him demand is weak. Others, like BGC Partners’ Colin Gillis, think the price drop is part of the normal sales cycle that slows down during the first part of the year.
If you have been eyeing a Kindle Fire HD 8.9, now may be the time to make your move.
source: Reuters
Come comment on this article: Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch model price cut
Amazon Drops Price Of Kindle Fire HD 8.9 To $269 In US
Here’s good news for all of you still contemplating on buying the Kindle Fire HD 8.9. Amazon has just announced that they have reduced the price of the device in the US to $269 down from $299. This is for the Wi-Fi only version with 16 GB of storage space.
The company announced “We’re thrilled with customer reaction to Kindle Fire HD 8.9”. Customers tell us they love our large-screen version of Kindle Fire HD for web browsing, email, gaming, watching TV shows, reading magazines, and more,” said Dave Limp, Vice President, Amazon Kindle. “As we expand Kindle Fire HD 8.9” to Europe and Japan, we’ve been able to increase our production volumes and decrease our costs. Across our business at Amazon, whenever we are able to create cost efficiencies like this, we want to pass the savings along to our customers.”
If you are interested in the 4G LTE model then you’ll get even more savings since its price has also been reduced to $399 down from $499. That’s a $100 savings you will be making.
Amazon has also announced that they have expanded the availability of the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 to more international markets. The device can now be bought in UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Japan. Buyers in Japan for instance were able to pre-order the device as early as last month with an expected shipping date of March 12.
Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Technical Specifications
- 8.9” display (1920×1200, 254 ppi), with rich color and deep contrast
- TI OMAP 1.5 GHz dual core processor
- 1 GB RAM
- Custom Dolby audio and dual stereo speakers
- Over 23 million movies, TV shows, songs, magazines, books, and audiobooks.
- The most popular apps and games.
- Built-in dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi for ultra-fast web browsing and streaming
- Front-facing HD camera
- 10 hours of battery life.
- New Amazon-exclusive features like X-Ray for Movies, X-Ray for Textbooks, Immersion Reading, Whispersync for Voice and Whispersync for Games.
- Kindle FreeTime
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Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 gets price cut, launches in Europe and Japan
Amazon is known for delivering affordable Kindle products for those who have a good chunk of their lives resting on the Amazon ecosystem, and the tradition is continuing today as the retailer is announcing a price reduction for one of its Kindle Fire devices. The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 inch will now cost you just $270 for the WiFi version and $400 for the version with 4G LTE inside.
With that, Amazon has announced that the device is finally launching in both Europe and Japan, so our friends the world over will finally have a chance to own one of they’ve been waiting for it after all this time. The Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9, if you don’t remember, has a display resolution of 1920×1200, a TI OMAP4470 processor, 1GB of RAM, over 10 hours of battery life (depending on what you’re doing, of course), a front-facing camera and more.
It’s not the most full-featured tablet you’re ever going to find, and without access to the Google Play Store it’s a tough sell, but the Amazon Appstore is quite big these days and there’s a nice, big content library to sink your teeth into from books, music, movies and more. If you’re thinking about taking a dive on one you can get started over at Amazon’s site right now. Read on for full press details.
Amazon Launches Kindle Fire HD 8.9” in Europe and Japan; Introduces New, Lower Price
Largest-display, highest-resolution version of Amazon’s best-selling tablet now available in Europe and Japan
New, lower price for Kindle Fire HD 8.9” in the US—starting at just $269 for Wi-Fi and $399 for 4G
SEATTLE—March 13, 2013—(NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today announced that Kindle Fire HD 8.9”—the large-screen version of its best-selling tablet—is now available in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Japan. With the expansion of Kindle Fire HD 8.9” to Europe and Japan, Amazon also announced it is able to lower the price of Kindle Fire HD 8.9” in the US, with the Wi-Fi version now starting at $269 and the 4G version starting at $399.
“We’re thrilled with customer reaction to Kindle Fire HD 8.9”. Customers tell us they love our large-screen version of Kindle Fire HD for web browsing, email, gaming, watching TV shows, reading magazines, and more,” said Dave Limp, Vice President, Amazon Kindle. “As we expand Kindle Fire HD 8.9” to Europe and Japan, we’ve been able to increase our production volumes and decrease our costs. Across our business at Amazon, whenever we are able to create cost efficiencies like this, we want to pass the savings along to our customers.”
Kindle Fire HD 8.9” is the highest-resolution, largest-display Kindle Fire. Designed for entertainment, it is perfect for web, apps, movies, games and magazines. Features include:
- · Large 8.9” display has the highest resolution of any Kindle Fire (1920×1200, 254 ppi), with rich color and deep contrast; ideal for movies, apps, and gaming.
- · Custom Dolby audio and dual stereo speakers for crisp, rich sound
- · Over 23 million movies, TV shows, songs, magazines, books, and audiobooks.
- · The most popular apps and games.
- · Ultra-fast web browsing and streaming with built-in dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi.
- · Front-facing HD camera for taking photos or making video calls.
- · Exceptional battery life—Kindle Fire HD 8.9” gets 10 hours of battery life.
- · Easy-to-use e-mail, calendar, and contacts for work or home, including Gmail, Hotmail, Exchange, and more.
- · New Amazon-exclusive features like X-Ray for Movies, X-Ray for Textbooks, Immersion Reading, Whispersync for Voice and Whispersync for Games.
- · Kindle FreeTime, a free, personalized tablet experience just for kids and exclusively available on Kindle Fire. Parents can set daily screen limits and give access to appropriate content for each child.
- · “Buy Once, Enjoy Everywhere” with Amazon apps available on the largest number of platforms so customers can use their Amazon content on any of their devices.
- · Amazon’s top-rated, world-class customer service.
Kindle Fire HD 8.9” is available starting today at this new low price at www.amazon.com/kindlefirehd.
About Amazon.com
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle, opened on the World Wide Web in July 1995 and today offers Earth’s Biggest Selection.Amazon.com, Inc. seeks to be Earth’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and endeavors to offer its customers the lowest possible prices. Amazon.com and other sellers offer millions of unique new, refurbished and used items in categories such as Books; Movies, Music & Games; Digital Downloads; Electronics & Computers; Home & Garden; Toys, Kids & Baby; Grocery; Apparel, Shoes & Jewelry; Health & Beauty; Sports & Outdoors; and Tools, Auto & Industrial. Amazon Web Services provides Amazon’s developer customers with access to in-the-cloud infrastructure services based on Amazon’s own back-end technology platform, which developers can use to enable virtually any type of business. Kindle Paperwhite is the most-advanced e-reader ever constructed with 62% more pixels and 25% increased contrast, a patented built-in front light for reading in all lighting conditions, extra-long battery life, and a thin and light design. The new latest generation Kindle, the lightest and smallest Kindle, now features new, improved fonts and faster page turns. Kindle Fire HD features a stunning custom high-definition display, exclusive Dolby audio with dual stereo speakers, high-end, laptop-grade Wi-Fi with dual-band support, dual-antennas and MIMO for faster streaming and downloads, enough storage for HD content, and the latest generation processor and graphics engine—and it is available in two display sizes—7” and 8.9”. The large-screen Kindle Fire HD is also available with 4G wireless, and comes with a groundbreaking $49.99 introductory 4G LTE data package. The all-new Kindle Fire features a 20% faster processor, 40% faster performance, twice the memory, and longer battery life.
Amazon and its affiliates operate websites, including www.amazon.com, www.amazon.co.uk, www.amazon.de, www.amazon.co.jp,www.amazon.fr, www.amazon.ca,www.amazon.cn, www.amazon.it, www.amazon.es and www.amazon.com.br. As used herein, “Amazon.com,” “we,” “our” and similar terms include Amazon.com, Inc., and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results may differ significantly from management’s expectations. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, risks related to competition, management of growth, new products, services and technologies, potential fluctuations in operating results, international expansion, outcomes of legal proceedings and claims, fulfillment and data center optimization, seasonality, commercial agreements, acquisitions and strategic transactions, foreign exchange rates, system interruption, inventory, government regulation and taxation, payments and fraud. More information about factors that potentially could affect Amazon.com’s financial results is included in Amazon.com’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings.
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