Kindle 2.0 coming soon?

rhadin · 04-22-2008, 09:39 AM

In today's Ars Technica there is an article about Kindle 2.0 (http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post...on-kindle.html. According to the article:

Quote:

Ars has heard that Amazon may be on the verge of announcing a Kindle 2.0, described by a source aware of the launch plans as "the device they wanted to release in the first place."

It is interesting reading.

Shenzhov · 04-22-2008, 02:00 PM

They made some interesting points in this article, I agree. Looks more like a software upgrade to the Kindle right now, rather than replacing the hardware. That makes a lot more sense as the device has only been out a few months and to replace the hardware this soon would certainly anger a lot of early adopters.

wallcraft · 04-22-2008, 02:20 PM

There was an earlier thread on this topic: Kindle 2.0.

I agree that a software update is most likely, particularly since the current software version is 1.0.4.

However, in the longer term I expect to see Kindle's with a larger (8" or 9.7") screen and (perhaps) the Epson controller. This would be an expansion of the line up, rather than a direct replacement for the 6" screen device.

Ervserver · 04-22-2008, 03:47 PM

12" color screen and an integrated beverage holder

Alisa · 04-22-2008, 03:58 PM

You could make one that attached to the Beer Hat for hands-free reading and drinking!

HarryT · 04-23-2008, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shenzhov

and to replace the hardware this soon would certainly anger a lot of early adopters.

I really don't see why anyone would be "angered" by it - they would still have the device that they paid for. I didn't feel outraged personally when Sony released the PRS-505 a few months after I'd bought the PRS-500.

The simple fact is that, in a market like this, there will always be new devices coming on to the market. Anyone who doesn't realise that should probably wait a few years before buying.

bwaldron · 04-23-2008, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

The simple fact is that, in a market like this, there will always be new devices coming on to the market. Anyone who doesn't realise that should probably wait a few years before buying.

And even then, there will be newer (and hopefully better) devices after they buy.

bmwvan · 04-27-2008, 12:51 AM

I think that all of us that have made electronics purchases over the past 25 years have gotten used to something "bigger and better" coming along virtually the next day! I am just glad that there are companies willing to take the risk to develop new hardware and software for a market that is not the hottest ticket in town.

Donnageddon · 04-27-2008, 02:40 AM

This caught my eye

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The scrolling LCD to the right of the E Ink screen allows simple dynamic displays, but it's used inconsistently

Anyone want to expand on what is meant by that?

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04-22-2008, 02:00 PM	#2
Shenzhov Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern California Device: Kindle 2	They made some interesting points in this article, I agree. Looks more like a software upgrade to the Kindle right now, rather than replacing the hardware. That makes a lot more sense as the device has only been out a few months and to replace the hardware this soon would certainly anger a lot of early adopters.

04-22-2008, 02:20 PM	#3
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,975 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	There was an earlier thread on this topic: Kindle 2.0. I agree that a software update is most likely, particularly since the current software version is 1.0.4. However, in the longer term I expect to see Kindle's with a larger (8" or 9.7") screen and (perhaps) the Epson controller. This would be an expansion of the line up, rather than a direct replacement for the 6" screen device.

04-22-2008, 03:47 PM	#4
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	12" color screen and an integrated beverage holder

04-22-2008, 03:58 PM	#5
Alisa Gadget Geek Posts: 2,324 Karma: 22221 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Paperwhite, Kindle 3 (retired), Skindle 1.2 (retired)	You could make one that attached to the Beer Hat for hands-free reading and drinking!

04-27-2008, 12:51 AM	#8
bmwvan Connoisseur Posts: 58 Karma: 57 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tunica, MS USA Device: hp iPAQ 4700/Fictionwise reader/Sony 505	I think that all of us that have made electronics purchases over the past 25 years have gotten used to something "bigger and better" coming along virtually the next day! I am just glad that there are companies willing to take the risk to develop new hardware and software for a market that is not the hottest ticket in town.

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