Amazon To Sell 2 Million Tablets in 2011

September 14, 2011 By 1 Comment

As you probably know by know, the big Amazon Kindle tablet is coming out, very, very soon! We can’t wait to get our hands on it. In the meantime, some of the heavy hitters in business are already making predictions about how many units they expect Amazon to sell.

The Wall Street Journal came out with their estimates this week, stating that they expect Amazon to sell 2 million of their new tablets before the ned of 2011. An impressive number when you consider that it may not even come out until November!

Of course, this is really just pure speculation on their part at this point. The actual number of sales will depend on a plethora of factors, the main one being how well the new tablet is received by current and future Kindle users. If you read our review, you know we are excited, but also somewhat skeptical of what is coming. I really hope it is well received!

Personally, I think you are going to see two camps when it comes to the Kindle when this comes out – the folks who like it just as it is, with the e-ink screen and without all the other apps, mostly made up of people like me that use the Kindle exclusively for reading and have no need for anything else, and the folks who want to have the full Amazon experience that will come with the new tablet. As we have discussed, these new tablets will be sold alongside the current version of the Kindle.

Amazon is expected to sell more than 21 million total Kindles before the end of the year, a huge jump from last year, with most of those obviously being the current models. Next year, Amazon plans to unveil a 10 inch Kindle tablet, and the 7 inch version should go live in the next few weeks.

Are you considering buying the new model? Or will you be sticking with the current Kindle? Let us know in the comments!

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New Amazon Kindle Tablet Details

September 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Finally, some definite Kindle reviews about the new tablet from Amazon coming out soon!

Techcrunch has brought us some real information on the new Amazon Kindle Tablet and actually got their hands on one to try. Here’s the scoop on what is coming -

Android…Plus More

The new Kindle Tablet will be running Android, but it will not have the type of Android that you may be used to using if you have the Android operating system on your phone or Tablet. The system has been fully redesigned by Amazon and will look completely different than what you are accustomed to. It will be a very unique experience overall.

Being an Android device, you will have access  to the Amazon App Store (which was our first hint that Amazon planned to break into the tablet market), but apparently not the main Android app store. I think that not having the main Android app market could be a mistake, but time will tell.

Some Specs

The initial device will be 7 inches. The original plan was to have a 7 and a 10 inch version, but for now, the company plans to roll out just the 7 inch version and put the 10 inch tablet out there if they think it will do well, probably some time in early 2012.

Interestingly enough, this device will not have an e-ink screen on it. I have to say, I love the e-ink screen, so this makes me a little concerned, but I am certainly willing to give it a try.

Pricing

The new Amazon Kindle Tablet will cost $250 initially, not bad when compared to other tablets out there. In addition, it appears that owners of the device will get a free subscription to Amazon Prime, which right now cost $79. This is a great idea and a great benefit for folks like myself who use Amazon Prime and buy a lot of items on the site.

Amazon Kindle Tablet Not Replacing Current Ereader

For those of you who love your regular Kindle, not to worry! Your ereader is not going away and may in fact be reduced in price again. It is possible that the DX could be phased out.

As we had reported before, the company plans to roll out the new Kindle tablet sometime in November in order to beat the holiday shopping season, and I think they are going to see a huge rush to buy this unit.

I do have some worries, though – now will it really compare to the current version when it comes to the screen? that’s my big question. I guess we will see in a few weeks when the Amazon Kindle tablet finally makes it’s debut!

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Kindle Scribe – New Version To Have Stylus?

August 22, 2011 By 1 Comment

Kindle Scribe

We have always done all kinds of Kindle reviews here on our site about what products are available, but today we have a very interesting an juicy piece of gossip about the newest versions of the device that could be coming out soon. It appears that the new version, or at least one model (there may be two or more coming out), will be called the Kindle Scribe. This is because Amazon just registered this domain, likely in anticipation of a new device coming soon. So what does that mean for us as users?

First, I think that I agree with many of the folks out there making guesses – this likely means that this new Kindle Scribe device will come with a stylus!

I think that is great and a very cool idea. How awesome would it be to be able to easily scribble notes in the margin of a Kindle book just like you would a paper book? This would just bring the reading experience that much closer to the typical paper book experience.

Kindle scribeOf course, styluses are not without their downfalls. You do have to make sur eyou keep up with them. However, I think it is still a great improvement and something that I would certainly welcome.

No offical word from the company yet about what this might look like or when it might go for sale (or even if it exists). However, most expect that the newest models will come out sometime before the end of the year in order to beat the holiday season.

So, will you consider buying a Kindle Scribe? Let us know in the comments!

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Refurbished Kindle – Now only $99!

August 8, 2011 By 1 Comment

Refurbished Kindle

Now Only $99!

The refurbished Kindle just saw a major price drop. Now you can get one for $99! Click here to check it out at Amazon! If you have been reading every Kindle review out there and still been on the fence about buying one, now is the time!

This is an interesting development, and leads me and many others to believe that the next iteration of the Kindle is very soon to come. Some folks razzed me last week because they said I was way behind posting the reasons to buy the Kindle 3, but I did so because I still get that question, so I thought I could break it down again. However, you guys who hit me up may have a point – the newest ones will probably be out very soon. However, now is a great time to get the older versions! Especially the refurbished Kindles!

I wouldn’t worry about it being used. Knowing Amazon and their reputation, they have worked to make sure they are working properly, and they are always good to help you in case they are not working right.

refurbished kindle

At $99, you can get a good deal, and you do not even have to get an ad-supported version while saving money. Many of the people I have discussed the ad-supported version with do not seem to mind it too much, but they consider it at least a bit of an annoyance. Skip out on that whole ad thing and get you a refurbished Kindle for an even lower price! Here’s that link again! -

Click here to check it out at Amazon!

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The Kindle 3: Is It Really That Much Better?

August 1, 2011 By 2 Comments

kindle 3Many of you have the older Kindle models and have not upgraded to the Kindle 3 yet. If you have wondered if it is really worth upgrading, let me give you a quick Kindle 3 review and break down for you the differences so you can make an informed decision!

Better Pricing

Of course, the Kindle has gone down significantly since the Kindle 2 and the first version. At the time of this writing, you can get the Kindle 3 is $139 and the ad supported version is $114. Not too bad for an upgrade!

Better Fonts

The Kindle 3 adds a couple of new fonts that are darker, making it a bit easier to read.

Size

Did you know that the Kindle 3 is actually about 80% the size of the Kindle 2? The screen is still the same size, however.

Better Battery Life

The Kindle 3 has a better battery life, with about 60 days on the charge when not using the wifi.

Even Less Glare

The older Kindle versions have virtually no glare, but the Kindle 3 has even less glare now. This makes it even easier to read outdoors and even better than the other ebook readers that exist out there.

WiFi

With the wifi on the Kindle 3, getting a book downloaded takes only about a minute, if not less.

Page Speed

The lag on page turns (which was not that much to start with) has gotten even shorter, by about 20%, so you can turn the pages just that much faster! I never had that much trouble with it, however.

Doubled Storage

The storage space on the Kindle 3 is twice the size of the Kindle 2, which is great with all the new apps and such out there. Although, I have never come close to hitting the limits of my storage on the older models!

As you can see, there are several features that might tempt you to upgrade! Check out more features over at Amazon by clicking here

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Amazon Android Tablet Coming Soon?

July 8, 2011 By 2 Comments

While this is a Kindle review site, I could not help but take a few minutes away from our usual Kindle review agenda to talk about what is coming around the bend at Amazon, something that they may be considering selling as an alternative to the Kindle – an Amazon Android Tablet. It is almost certainly coming, and some have even suggested that might be a complete replacement! I certainly hope not, nor do I think that is the case.

The rumor going around is that an Amazon Android Tablet will be coming out sometime around the holidays in 2011. Amazon has not come out and said it outright, but they have not denied it, either. When asked about it, Amazon’s CEO said, and I quote, “Stay tuned.” That is pretty much an acknowledgement that it is on the way in the near future.

It makes sense when you think about it. First, Amazon moved into selling cell phones and cell phone service through Amazon Wireless, so they have the capacity to offer the wireless service for these devices. Second, the Amazon app sotre recently came out that offered a little more of a hint that they are big fans of the Android operating system. An Amaon Android Tablet is certainly likely on the way.

But what does this mean for the Kindle? There are rumors that this new tablet will have a way to switch the screen to some kind of black and white mode that is easier on the eyes than a regular tablet. However, I just don’t see this as beinga  replacement for the Kindle. Why?

1. The Kindle is doing too well on its own. Why would Amazon want to change that?
2. There is no way that an LED screen, no matter what mode it is in, will ever be able to compete with the readability and easy-on-the-eyes-edness (yes, I just made up a word. That’s how much I love the Kindle screen!) of the e-ink screen of the Kindle. Since this is a huge selling point, Amazon will not want to give that up.
3. Amazon already sells Android tablets, and they do not seem to hurt Kindle sales, so adding their own tablet to the market alongside the Kindle makes more sense than umping the Kindle altogether.

So, Kindle owners, don’t fret – I still think the Kindle will still be around and will thrive for a long time to come!

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Kindle Review – Kindle Is For Girls?

July 5, 2011 By 4 Comments

Is the Kindle just for girls? An interesting study on the sales of the Kindle just came out, showing that women are about 63% more likely buy a Kindle than men! As a male who owns and loves a Kindle, I found this interesting and a bit unusual!

It should be noted, this same study revealed the trend that we have discussed for a while – that e-reader sales are up and continue to go up despite a poor economy. That means that both men and women both are using the Kindle more often these days, which is good news for the industry.

At any rate, I found it unusual to hear that the Kindle has so many more female users. I know that the demographic of this site is heavily female, so I guess I could have inferred it, but what is causing this gender discrepancy?

I think there are a couple of things that might be at work here -

1. It is more acceptable for women to walk around with a book to read to restaurants, public places, etc. People do not expect men to do the same, right or wrong. I also wonder if men are less comfortable carrying a Kindle around in public compared to women in general. If so, this might be keeping some men from making a purchase.
2. In our culture, other studies have shown that men read less than women overall. A recent study showed that women are 80% of the audience for fiction books, and yet another study showed that women read three times as many books in a lifetime than men do overall.

Now, those are just complete guesses on my part. I would have thought that men’s overall penchant for gadgets in our culture would have trumped the fact that less men read and would have made the numbers a little more even. The same study did show that more men have iPads than women, which would support that idea, but still, the numbers here are overwhelming!

What do you think? I would love to hear your thoughts on this! Are you a male like me who owns a Kindle? I would especially like to hear from you what you think is causing this gender difference. Let us know in the comments!

Regardless what gender difference might exist, Kindle sales are still going up!

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Kindle vs. Nook

June 14, 2011 By 1 Comment

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So, you can guess where someone who owns a Kindle review site falls on the subject of Kindle vs. Nook! Here is my biased review on the subject. I will try to be as generous as possible to our friends at Barnes and Noble, however! Let me break down the differences between the two into four basic categories – screen, size, book selection, and price.

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Kindle vs. Nook – The Screen

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The Nook sometimes gets a lot of attention because it has a color screen vs. the black and white screen of the Kindle. And it’s true – it does have a color screen, and this screen plus the programming allows you to do a little more on the web with the Nook, which really is a nice feature.

However, the Kindle, of course, has the e-ink screen! This thing is so easy on your eyes, and is just like reading a regular book. You do not have to be concerned about glare, either. The Nook screen, on the other hand, strains your eyes like any computer screen does, plus it has that nasty glare.

Conclusion: The Nook has an advantage with the color screen, but who reads books in color? If you are a reader, the e-ink screen makes the Kindle superior in this category. Advantage – Kindle.

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Kindle vs. Nook – The Size

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The Kindle is about 6 inches tall, the Nook is about 7 inches tall, and the Kindle DX is about 9 inches tall. Personally, I like having as big a screen as possible, so I have the DX and love it. However, I can understand the desire for portability, so a 6 or 7 inch device would be easier to carry around. Of course, here, Amazon gives you a choice, whereas Barnes and Noble does not.

Conclusion: I guess it depends on personal preference here. Do you want a 6, 7, 0r 9 inch device? Advantage – Kindle (only because it gives you an option. Nook could be the winner here if you really like the 7 inch size device).

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Nook vs. Kindle – Book Selection

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Both devices claim to have the most books. Hmm. That makes things a bit confusing! They both claim they have over 2 million books, with over a million of those as free books. These days, if you want a book, it is probably on both. However, if you are more into independent reads, the Kindle may be for you. Lots of folks these days are self-publishing books to the Kindle, opening up a whole new set of authors you never had access to.

Conclusion: Both the Kindle and the Nook have lots of books and most popular books. However, the Kindle has that ever-popular self-publishing feature that cannot be ignored. Because of that, the Kindle wins this category as well. Advantage: Kindle.

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Kindle vs. Nook – Price

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This one is easy – the Nook is $249. The Kindle is $114. Of course the Kindle goes up to $379, but if getting an e-reader as cheaply as possible is your biggest concern, then the Kindle is obviously the right choice! Also, don’t forget that the more expensive Kindle have free 3G access as well. try to find that on any other device out there!

Conclusion: Again, this one is a no-brainer. Kindle is cheaper! Advantage: Kindle.

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Kindle vs. Nook – Overall

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Well, of course my Nook review vs. Kindle review finds the Kindle as the winner in all the above categories, and we didn’t even talk about everything! Consider the overall battery life – the Kindle can run for a month whereas the Nook can run for 8 hours.

At any rate, if you are a reader, I really do believe in the Kindle, and I believe that it beats out even a solid competitor like the Nook.

If I have you hooked or you want to know more – click here to go to Amazon and get the full scoop.

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