Two new Amazon Kindle models coming soon
A new Kindle so soon? How about 2 new Kindles? Crazy as it may seem, we could see just that by the end of the year or early 2009. A “trusted insider” has revealed that Amazon is preparing the next generation of the E-Book reader to be launched sometime this fall, in preparation for the holiday shopping season. As most rumors go, there isn’t any specific word on a drop date, but we could possibly see the first of two new models hit Amazon’s virtual shelves as early as October, with the second one following shortly after, showing up no later than the beginning of 2009. The first new Kindle will reportedly be a revolutionary leap above the current model, retaining the current screen size but an adding an extra style and functionality. The second new model should be styled after a single 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet of paper and will be noticeably larger than the current model. Both of these bad boys are rumored to be available in multiple colors for an as-yet-to-be-decided price. If Amazon manages to keep these things in stock this time around, we might see a bit of a Kindle takeover by the time the holidays roll around.
People actually bought the first version??
yay i will definitely be purchasing the new more stylish kindle, especially if it comes in blue!
I’d never heard of these but just looked it up on Amazon. Seems really cool!
don’t believe the naysayers. The kindle is badass. didn’t believe it myself, until I actually got to use one. Once I did, I was hooked. Been planning on getting one. Now, I will wait.
this is pretty exciting. I always thought the kindles screen was comfortable, but you cannot beat being able to read a full page without scrolling. Also it’d be nice if they rearrange the page turning buttons(not to be accidentally hit) and get rid of that black flash when turning pages.
i played with it for a while. it’s cool but too expensive. it should be no more than 100 for it to beak through.
I was part of the beta test and have been using the original since Oct. 07. If you read, and buy books, then the Kindle is a phenomenal device. Downloads newly purchased boods in 1-2 seconds, easy to operate. I am looking forward to seeing the newer versions.
I own one and find it very handy (especially the free web browsing).
I will probably go with a larger one as I like more screen area (I use a larger font and so am hitting advance a lot).
Once they improve the refresh rate speed, offer a sleaker package with a bigger screen and (perhaps) offer a touch screen, this is really going to take off as a mainstream technology.
If they can improve upon the first version well enough and offer it at a better price point, then I will probably buy one.
Put me down as another Kindle advocate. It’s an amazing device for a first gen and IMO, worth the money. It always cost you a little to be an early adopter. I was able to get one for my Father-In-Law for Xmas last year and he liked it so much he put me in his will.
Being able to download a new release, in a few seconds, and for usually less than ten bucks is a boon. If you are a mobile person, a device like this is a must. No more lugging around books or worrying about running out of something to read while traveling.
I’m also onboard with the current Kindle – bought one to try out for my last vacation & fell in love with it. I especially like the newspaper & magazine subscriptions, getting the daily papers delivered electronically was great. I’ve found a lot of free books online, have used the free convert PDF to kindle email, as well as purchased some books from Amazon (as they are the best prices by far). All in all it’s a great device if you like to read.
My only worries are taking it to the beach – I’m not worried about sand & water as much as it walking off with someone else when I’m not holding it in my hands.
It is awesome … the ability to get new books anywhere, anytime … look up words on the fly, carry multiple (1000’s) of books with you wherever you go.
The ONLY drawback is its inability to show graphics well, and no color. Supposedly the 8.5×11 Kindle is targeted at the textbook market. If it can’t show sharp color images, then it’s a step back from text books, if it can show sharp, color, MOTION graphics, then it would be a phenomenal step beyond. What makes the Kindle nice to read though is the e-ink … which can’t do the color graphics. Maybe an LCD behind the e-ink? But that would be expensive.
In any case … for reading for enjoyment, the Kindle can’t be beat.
I love this device. It fits my reading perfectly. Although I am completely happy with my kindle that I have had since January 2008, I would consider a new version if it has new features that make it worthwhile. The only thing that I did not like was the cover. It was uncomfortable to hold and often detached from the device. So I bought a kindle sleeve from another company and find that it works much better. All in all this is a great device that allows me to have several books to read in my library at reasonable prices. I have also used other sites to downlad classics for free. If you are an avid reader who does not want to keep shelves of books around, this is the perfect vehicle.
Has anyone used both a Kindle and a Sony reader? The Sony is cheaper, but is it better?
I’m holding out until the next Kindle. I CAN’T WAIT!
she stated by going on her web that one could code for the kindel. they lied.
why does one have go through so much “shit” to get a code?