07-13-2011, 11:32 AM | #1 |
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Kindle 3G with Special Offers now $139
For those who live in US there's even better offer now: http://amzn.to/pBQF8x
Kindle 3G with SO price dropped from $164 to $139, so it's the same as K3 WIFI without SO. According to the article: http://techcrunch.com/2011/07/13/kin...priced-at-139/ it's because of AT&T sponsorship, so it's unclear whether this price is temporary or not. |
07-13-2011, 01:21 PM | #2 |
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I'd say it's more due to matching the touch screen rivals from BN and Kobo on price, as well as the iriver story HD coming to Target on Sunday. This way they can show new buyers the same price as the others (but not the cheaper Kobo), while promoting the 3G feature. Then, of course, none of the store displays list the fact that the low price means it comes with ads.
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07-13-2011, 02:47 PM | #3 |
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Here's Amazon's press release regarding the new $139 price for the Kindle 3G+wi-fi with special offers: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix....cle&ID=1584841.
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07-13-2011, 03:25 PM | #4 |
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Wow, that is a great price for a 3G & wifi capable ereader.
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07-13-2011, 04:14 PM | #5 |
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Here is part of an article I just saw -
The Seattle-based company will also release two updated versions of its popular Kindle electronic reader in the third quarter of the year, the people said. One will be a touch-screen device. The other won't have a touch screen, but will be an improved and cheaper adaptation of the current Kindle, said people who have seen the device. Read more: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...#ixzz1S1Am43lB |
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07-13-2011, 04:34 PM | #6 | |
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Wow, does this mean my old model with those great Oil of Olay ads is a rare collector's item? I think I'll get it on ebay and sell it for a quick $500. Anyhow, as much as I despise AT&T, I'm glad I waited. Last edited by chas0039; 07-13-2011 at 04:38 PM. |
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07-14-2011, 02:33 PM | #8 |
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Interesting, I wonder what "people who have seen the device" have to say?
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07-14-2011, 03:29 PM | #9 |
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And should I wait for the "improved cheaper" model or go with $139 3g???
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07-14-2011, 05:18 PM | #10 |
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What about us old guys who do not like touch screens
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07-14-2011, 05:42 PM | #11 |
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07-14-2011, 06:54 PM | #12 |
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07-14-2011, 07:24 PM | #13 |
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07-14-2011, 10:13 PM | #14 |
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creeping fingers.
these folks you're referring to 'see' with their fingers huh? i'd keep a hold of it if it were my kindle that one of these folks wanted to 'see'. really, how rude people can be. and for the record i detest 'touch screens'.
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07-15-2011, 05:46 PM | #15 | |
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Having said that, Amazon should definitely come up with a better trackpad system. The current one is way too small for fat fingers and way too sensitive. Last edited by jswinden; 07-15-2011 at 05:50 PM. |
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