Amazon may be considering a 7- inch model of its Kindle Fire HD tablet that could retail as low as $99, according to new reports. The low price would undercut Google’s Nexus 7, which sells for $199. TechCrunch reports that the model is already in production and would release before the end of the year, [...]
How the New Kindle Fire HD Stacks Up vs. iPad, Nexus 7
September 7, 2012 | Posted by
Amazon.com Inc. unveiled new Kindle Fire models on Thursday. They are the latest challengers to the iPad and come amid expectations that Apple will start selling a mini iPad soon. Here’s a look at the key differences between a mid-range model closest to the iPad, along with the original Kindle Fire, the iPad and other [...]
With Kindle Fire HD, Amazon Takes Strong Position in Tablet War
September 6, 2012 | Posted by
This morning’s announcement of Amazon’s new Kindle Fire HD proved that the online retailer will be in the tablet war for the long haul, introducing several new entries to the Kindle family at multiple price points. The Kindle Fire HD will replace the original Kindle Fire at the $199 price point, and is being billed [...]
Amazon Teases New Kindle with Minute-Long Commercial During Cowboys, Giants NFL Game – Video
September 6, 2012 | Posted by
While you were dutifully watching coverage of the Democratic National Convention tonight, you missed what may have been a preview of devices Amazon is expected to unveil tomorrow. Over on NBC, football fans watching the NFL season kickoff game between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants were treated to rare minute-long Amazon commercial (see [...]
As Tablet Market Heats Up with Apple iPad Mini, Amazon Will Have to Add Fire to Kindle Fire
September 5, 2012 | Posted by
Five years ago this fall, Amazon Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos gathered the tech press in a New York City hotel and asked, “Can you improve on something as highly evolved and well-suited to its task as the book?” With that, he introduced the very first Kindle, a goofily angular device with a monochrome screen [...]
Nexus 7 Tablet: First Impressions and Video
July 20, 2012 | Posted by
It’s not just that I’m used to an iPad; this device really seems lighter than it looks. In fact, “It’s light!” is one of the most common refrains I’ve heard around the office today as colleagues have stopped in to check it out. I’m pretty finicky when it comes to tablet design: I didn’t even [...]
Kindle Fire: Finding the Tablet that Fits Your Needs and Wallet
July 19, 2012 | Posted by
In the ever-increasing tablet market, it can be difficult to find the tablet that fits one’s needs and wallet. But with the launch of Amazon’s Kindle Fire and Barnes and Nobles’ Nook Tablet in 2011, $199 tablets are quickly gaining ground on heavy hitters like the $499 Apple iPad and Asus’ Transformer line. Now, there’s [...]
Nexus 7 Takes Away Every Reason to Buy Kindle Fire
July 12, 2012 | Posted by
It’s the most-asked question by consumers about any new tech gadget: “Should I get this now or is something better coming along soon?” For buyers of Amazon’s Kindle Fire, we now have the answer: You should have waited. Google’s new Nexus 7 is aimed directly at the Kindle Fire, the seven-inch color tablet that was [...]
Why Small Tablets Have a Big Future
July 8, 2012 | Posted by
Most tablets in use today are iPad sized. That’s because most tablets in use are iPads. This reality has led pundits to believe that iPad size is the right size for a touch tablet. But I’ve come to believe that in just two years, iPad-sized tablets will represent a small minority of the market. It’s [...]
Amazon: Has Kindle Fire Success Paved Way for a Smartphone
July 6, 2012 | Posted by
Amazon may be coming out with its own smartphone, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The company reportedly is working with Foxconn to develop the hardware, which will likely run Amazon’s version of the Android operating system. A phone isn’t as far-fetched of an undertaking as it might seem for the company, which has [...]
