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2011-09-27 12:19 PM

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Yayyayyayyayyay! Who's in?

I'm on the "it depends" train right now...

Rumours have been a-flyin' as of late. Right now, if you believe the press, the 7" tablet (Kindle Fire, formerly Kindle Hollywood) will be out tomorrow, with a 10" one to follow after the holidays (and possibly a "super powered" 9" one next fall). The 7 will have android (modified 2.2, maybe?), but no camera. 1.2 GHz dual-core processor. Software will use a lot of Amazon's own digital content--cloudplayer, movies, TV shows, music, books, Appstore. Price will be (somewhere between) $250 and $300--and is supposedly including a subscription to Amazon prime, as well.

The 10" will have the camera, "MORE POWER", and whatever else they decide in the next few months.

And NOW there is a rumor circulating that Amazon's got two new kindle versions slated as well-- codenamed "Tequila" and "Whitney". Both will be 6" displays, and upgrades on the K3. However, the Tequila will NOT be 3g will be about $99. It does not have a touchscreen. Whitney will have 3g, and will have a touchscreen and speakers.

So...do I go 7" and Whitney? Do I go Whitney and wait for the 10"? AIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!



2011-09-27 12:51 PM
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I am with you on this dilemma!!  My son wants an iPad, but that is not going to happen at the current price so I was hoping that the new device is somewhere close at half the price.

I read yesterday that Apple is a little concerned.  They have cut their demand for new ones by 25%.  Others have attributed this to the possible intro of iPad3. 

I might wait for the second generation since they tend to fix the "misses" that happened in the 1st generation.

2011-09-27 12:55 PM
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I have the iPad1 and ilove it, but when the iPad3 comesout, if it has the rumor mill, I will buy the new one.
2011-09-27 2:12 PM
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The ipad is nice, but A) I'm not a huge fan of apple and B) there is no way in hell I'd pay that much. Plus, I like the fact that the Kindle Tablets make use of all of amazon's stuff, and will include an Amazon Prime membership. (And I've been saving my amazon gift cards for almost a year i anticipation of this moment :D)

I'm not really worried about the processor speed or the lack of a camera in the 7", but I like the 10" size a bit better, mostly b/c of the ten-finger input, as opposed to the two that the 7 would have. Yet, I am torn...because I am impatient. :D

I will definitely get the Kindle 4 when it comes out though. No issues on deciding about THAT.

2011-09-27 6:32 PM
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I currently have two tablets; I started with an 8" Android tablet with resistive screen (single touch) and now have a Playbook (7" multitouch) and a larger tablet would not be a consideration for me. I also have a Kindle (v3) and while I prefer that for reading, I have read books on both tablets.

I would say part of it would depend on what you are planning to do with the tablet; for me, I wanted something that was easy to travel with but I thought that the 8" would be better than a 7" so I went the Android route first. It worked well for me and while I enjoyed the tablet and made great use of it, I just got a good deal on a Playbook and since I already have a BB, it made sense to take advantage of the deal due to the integration between the two devices. After having the Playbook for a couple of weeks, there is no way I would want a bigger device and when I want a bigger screen, then I just grab my laptop.

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2011-09-27 10:17 PM
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So you like the playbook? B/c that is what the Kindle Fire is--a Playbook with new guts.



2011-09-28 4:25 AM
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I do really like the Playbook; very portable, great screen, great speakers, very good battery life and exceptional multitasking.

OTOH the OS still needs work and there are a few apps I would like to see developed (like Kindle). The apps aren't a huge concern as it will run the desktop version of most websites and other apps will come with the release of the Android player in the new OS.

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2011-09-28 8:53 AM
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That's good to know. I guess that the Fire will be running, nominally, android 2.1--but all the reports thus far say that Amazon has almost totally customized it. And obviously it will run all of Amazon's apps.(Maye you should switch :p :D)

Hmm. I'm thinking maybe I'll look into the Fire. Then give my K3 to DH and pick up the Whitney version of the K4 when it comes out. Like you, I have the kindle app on my laptop and phone, but my preference is to read ON the kindle.

2011-09-28 10:49 AM
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I'm seriously considering it.  I want an iPad mainly for web browsing and a bit for note taking, but it looks like both of those are possible with the Fire.  It being half the price of the iPad is nice!

The only thing it doesn't have is a camera, and that may be a problem as I expect to be using Skype a lot more in the upcoming months with a new baby.



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2011-09-28 11:35 AM
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I am giving it a shot!!  Just ordered.  Now I have to wait!!  Tick, tick, tick....
2011-09-28 11:38 AM
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Ordered mine as well since my Bday is on the 15th.  I am an Amazon fanboy thought I am sad that I bought 2 kindles earlier this year at $189 each and this is only $200.


2011-09-28 11:39 AM
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I ordered one, too.  I can always cancel before the ship date if I change my mind.  I waited too long when I bought the previous gen Kindle and had to wait a few extra weeks to actually get it.  I'd like to avoid that happening again.
2011-09-28 11:44 AM
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Of course I just bought a K3 a week ago....hasn't even arrived yet.  Facepalm.
2011-09-28 11:46 AM
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You guys are making this very hard to wait.  Just might order one today too, this will be my very first tablet, and I'm basing my decision on this thread...
2011-09-28 11:49 AM
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JBarwick - 2011-09-28 9:38 AM Ordered mine as well since my Bday is on the 15th.  I am an Amazon fanboy thought I am sad that I bought 2 kindles earlier this year at $189 each and this is only $200.

My birthday is on Monday, so I treated myself as well.  We also have two Kindles, but I might gift it to my nephew who has an old version or keep it for my outdoor reading during my son's swim/water polo practices

2011-09-28 11:52 AM
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FrequentFlier - 2011-09-28 9:44 AM Of course I just bought a K3 a week ago....hasn't even arrived yet.  Facepalm.

Call Amazon, they are great with this and I bet they will apply it towards the Fire if you ask.  They did this when they launched the K3 for people.



2011-09-28 12:09 PM
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Funny thing is, my wife left her Sony Reader on the plane this week, and needs a new eReader. Since she hates the reader, she'll buy a kindle, but probably the touch. I just got an iPad and I love it, but at the price point of the Fire, its going to be a hot seller.
2011-09-28 12:10 PM
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Previously I have not had much desire for an e-reader.  But with the prices on these and having found myself a few places of late where a book would be nice AND the fact that I could conceivably forward some .pdf docs from work to review at home has me very tempted.  I'm debating between the basic and the touch (not 3g).  I drive to the mountains a lot and like the idea of being able to put audio books on it and plug into my car.  Decisions decisions. 
2011-09-28 12:51 PM
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These look great for my kids.  I would like to get them each one for Christmas, but they LOVE taking pictures and videos with my phone so it might be better to wait until the newer one comes out. 
2011-09-28 1:36 PM
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Interesting device. Not much direct competition for an iPad IMHO, but will kill a lot of other android tablets and especially RIMs Playbook. I personally am more excited about the kindle touch price point. Excellent.

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bradword - 2011-09-28 12:36 PM Interesting device. Not much direct competition for an iPad IMHO, but will kill a lot of other android tablets and especially RIMs Playbook. I personally am more excited about the kindle touch price point. Excellent.

 

There are a lot of people who just have an ipad as a toy. This is pretty direct competition to those customers I would say.



2011-09-28 3:14 PM
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I am going with the Fire and the 3G touch (with offers). I will probably keep my K3, however, as opposed to selling it off like I've done when I upgraded in the past.

Unless, of course, anyone wants a K3, with a cover, and all the books on it. (Obviously you only get the one copy, but... Tongue out)

2011-09-28 4:00 PM
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I just ordered 2! One for me and the other for my wife.  Will pass our current kindle's to the kids if we like to Fire!
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