Amazon is mulling changes in its component purchasing strategy that it has been using for the Kindle Fire tablets. So far, Amazon has been relying almost entirely on the ODMs, though that could change with Amazon likely to place itself in a position to be calling all the shots. However, all of it is still in rumor territory with neither Amazon nor its upstream supply chain … [Read more...] about Amazon Rumored to Hold Kindle Fire Component Purchasing Rights
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Innovative Kindle Kindle Fire HD Cases with Sleep and Wake Feature Launched by Marware
To procure your favorite gadget is just half of the story. Ensuring proper protection for it is just as important if you wish the device to enjoy some longevity. Marware, a US based company that specialize in manufacturing innovative accessories for mobile devices, has come up with some nice cases exclusively for the Kindle Fire that promise not only superior protection, but … [Read more...] about Innovative Kindle Kindle Fire HD Cases with Sleep and Wake Feature Launched by Marware
Kindle Fire and Nook Tablets May Account for Almost 40 Percent of Android Tablet Sales
That there has been a marked rise in sales of Android tablets, as found out by research firm Strategy Analytics. The study reveals 10.5 million units of Android based tablets had being shipped in the last quarter of 2011. The figure indicates an increase by a whooping 300 percent over the same period a year earlier. Android devices now command 39 percent market share of the … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire and Nook Tablets May Account for Almost 40 Percent of Android Tablet Sales
Each Kindle Fire Sold is Making Amazon Richer by More Than $100
Amazon's ploy of selling the Kindle Fire cheap or even at a loss and make up for it by selling content seems to be working fine. For as per a survey conducted by an investment banking firm RBC, Amazon is raking in more than $100 for every Kindle Fire sold, which is several times more than the $3-$17 that the online retail giant is loosing with each Kindle Fire. Amazon never … [Read more...] about Each Kindle Fire Sold is Making Amazon Richer by More Than $100
Week in Review for Tablet News
The past week has been a busy one with lots of tablet news coming our way. The diversity in the tablet affairs that we got to witness in the past week has been fascinating. While we've seen one tablet, the Dell Streak 7, going into oblivion after a not too impressive existence, the Adam from Notion Ink came back from a lull with an Android ICS makeover. However, the first … [Read more...] about Week in Review for Tablet News
CyanogenMod 7 for the Kindle Fire to be Released this Sunday
Loading CyanogenMod 7 on the Amazon Kindle Fire would be a reality come Sunday night. For it is on this day that xda-developers forum member JackpotClavin hopes to release all the tools needed to install on the Amazon tablet. What is also encouraging is that the tablet seems to working just fine after the CyanogenMod 7 makeover. Also, with the CyanogenMOD loaded the Kindle Fire … [Read more...] about CyanogenMod 7 for the Kindle Fire to be Released this Sunday
Amazon Kindle Tablet to Have Magazine Subscriptions at Launch
A few weeks ago we wrote about Amazon courting magazine publishers to offer single issue and subscription based products with the launch of their new tablet. It looks like Hearst, Conde Nast, and Meredith have signed on to have their magazines as part of Amazon's great ecosystem. This will give users a taste of popular magazines such as Wired, GQ, Cosmopolitan, Car and Driver, … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Tablet to Have Magazine Subscriptions at Launch
Amazon to Reveal New Kindle Tablet Sept 28
Amazon is holding a press conference in New York on September 28th, and many analysts are speculating that Amazon will reveal their new tablet computer then. The company sent press invitations to many websites, declining to say what the conference was about. The new Kindle Tablet will be a 7 inch device and priced aggressively at $250 to undercut the Apple iPad. In much the … [Read more...] about Amazon to Reveal New Kindle Tablet Sept 28
Amazon 7 Inch Tablet Will Compete with Nook Color This Holiday Season
Amazon's goal is to sell 4 million of its upcoming 7 inch Android tablet due out in the next month, but they might experience inventory shortages. The online retail giant is trying to duplicate the success it has had in the e-reader arena with tablets. Statistically, 10 inch tablets have outperformed 7 inch ones in the last six months. They are planning on releasing a 10 … [Read more...] about Amazon 7 Inch Tablet Will Compete with Nook Color This Holiday Season
Amazon Tablet Projected Sales Figures Slashed
Preliminary sales projections of the Amazon Android tablet due out next month were initially 4 million units in 2011. Today in a note to investors, Barclays analyst Anthony DiClement proclaimed that Amazon will only sell around 2 million units. Many research companies have been throwing around some outlandish sales projections on how well the Amazon tablet will do in the … [Read more...] about Amazon Tablet Projected Sales Figures Slashed
Amazon Redesigning Website Ahead of Tablet Launch
Amazon is designing a new version of its website ahead of the launch of its brand new $250 tablet. This new device is set to truly rival the Apple iPad in terms of price and ecosystem. The new Amazon website is said to be more tablet friendly with a bigger search bar and less clutter. It will also emphasize ebooks, music, digital games, and the Amazon Android App … [Read more...] about Amazon Redesigning Website Ahead of Tablet Launch
TechCrunch Has Seen the New Amazon Tablet, Due in October
How exactly would a single person go about breaking Twitter? By posting an article declaring that he has seen, held, and used the new Amazon tablet, due out this fall. That’s precisely what happened when TechCrunch’s MG Siegler posted his article only a few hours ago, an article that already has over 2,000 “likes” on Facebook and has been picked up by tech watchers all across … [Read more...] about TechCrunch Has Seen the New Amazon Tablet, Due in October
Amazon 10.1 Inch Tablet Delayed Until Q1 2012
The much anticipated tablet PCs from Amazon were earlier rumored to be ready for their market onslaught by fall of this year. However, while the 7 inch version seems to be sticking to that schedule, its bigger 10 inch cousin has been pushed back until Q1 2012. This has been revealed by upstream component suppliers, Foxconn Electronics, who will be putting together the tablet. … [Read more...] about Amazon 10.1 Inch Tablet Delayed Until Q1 2012
Here is the latest about the elusive Amazon tablet
Its a strange scenario being played out -- Amazon is not letting anyone out it is developing a tablet PC though the various leaks and rumors continue to pour out each time bringing to the fore some new facts or figures. Like the latest on this point out we will be greeted with not one but two new devices during October. One of these will of course be a tablet like device with … [Read more...] about Here is the latest about the elusive Amazon tablet