As is already well known, there is a new Kindle Fire waiting to be unleashed on Sept 6 and rumors are certainly flying thick and fast. Already there seem to be certain changes in the story. For instance, a 10 inch sized Kindle Fire variant does not seem likely now and a generation upgrade of the Kindle Fire is the probable choise. As per CNET, there will be two Kindle Fire … [Read more...] about More Kindle Fire Rumors
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Kindle Fire II: A Rumor Roundup
With all eyes (and ears) to the Sept 6 event where a new Kindle Fire device along with a new e-book reader and a Kindle Fire dock is set to be launched, what we have are a few pointers that should give us an idea of what to expect on that auspicious day. While a direct successor to the Kindle Fire in the form of a 7 inch device is assured, there can quite possibly be a 10 … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire II: A Rumor Roundup
Amazon Kindle Fire Sold Out and Discontinued
Amazon has doused the Kindle Fire less than a year after it had first been released. Interestingly, the announcement comes just days before the company's planned Sept 6 event, thereby supporting the expectation of a new model coming out. We also reported last week that the Kindle Touch was also discontinued. "Kindle Fire is sold out, but we have an exciting roadmap ahead—we … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire Sold Out and Discontinued
iPad Mini Slated for October Release
The 7 inch tablet segment has been making a lot of noise lately, enough for Apple to field a competitor of its own in the form of a mini iPad. A smaller sized iPad has been in the news for quite some time now and it seems all of that is set to culminate into a real device soon. There is also news from upstream component makers that indicate supply volumes could top 4 million … [Read more...] about iPad Mini Slated for October Release
What Kobo and Amazon Need to Do with Their Second Generation Tablets
e-Reading has changed dramatically in the last two years and many users are making the switch from traditional e-ink devices to tablets. Tablets offer a wide array of added functionality, such as videos, music, email, internet, and apps. Both Amazon and Barnes and Noble developed their own ecosystems to offer added content, while Kobo relied on Getjar for its apps and then … [Read more...] about What Kobo and Amazon Need to Do with Their Second Generation Tablets
Kindle Dump Could Be A Sign of New Things to Come
Brian Barrett of Gizmodo posted an interesting theory related to Amazon’s price slashing of all things Kindle DX today, a theory that consumers can only hope in their collective hearts is true. Why should digital reading fans care so much if Amazon slashes the price of the 10” Kindle DX, a two-years-out-of-date e-reader that never really took off? Because, as Barrett … [Read more...] about Kindle Dump Could Be A Sign of New Things to Come
The Apple iPad is Leading the Charge in Tablet Sales
The tablet segment has seen robust growth in the second quarter and guess what contributed to the success story the most? Well, its Apple of course which led the sales out of all the different tablets on the market. To put it in sheer numbers, a total of about 25 million tablet devices found buyers in the second quarter of 2012, reports IDC which marked an increase of 33.6% … [Read more...] about The Apple iPad is Leading the Charge in Tablet Sales
Kindle Fire Is Amazon’s Best Seller
The Nexus 7 is making a splash in the 7 inch tablet segment, though its main competitor, the Kindle Fire, is not dead yet. Rather, the 7 inch tablet from Amazon has made a bold statement by reaching the top of the sales chart, followed closely by the Kindle e-book readers. The Kindle lineup and the associated accessories make up the top ten list of devices Amazon has sold in … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire Is Amazon’s Best Seller
LTE BlackBerry PlayBook Set For July 31st Debut, To Cost $550
For those who have been holding on to their breath for the LTE version of the Blackberry PlayBook tablet, here is the best piece of news they can possibly have -- the tablet seems all set to break on to the big scene on July 31st. The carrier RIM has teamed up with to support the tablet is Bell Canada. There would be other carriers as well offering their services to be … [Read more...] about LTE BlackBerry PlayBook Set For July 31st Debut, To Cost $550
Amazon Provides Staples with 6 SKU’s for New Kindle Fire
Demos Paneros, president of U.S. Retail, gave an interview to Reuters today that stated Amazon has provided his company with five or six SKU codes for a new Amazon Kindle Fire. This means two tablets are being launched, a 7 inch and 10 inch model, and that they will come in varying degrees of memory, such as 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB editions. Amazon initially launched the … [Read more...] about Amazon Provides Staples with 6 SKU’s for New Kindle Fire