Pick A Kindle, Any Kindle (Flowchart)

kjk · 09-29-2011, 12:29 PM

http://theunderstatement.com/post/10...dle-any-kindle

pastanley · 09-29-2011, 12:31 PM

Looks confusing

kjk · 09-29-2011, 12:40 PM

The non-Touch Kindle is really stripped down to the basics of reading, which, based on comments I've read on Mobileread in the past along the lines of "I just want to read!!!" should be a hit.

Juggularity · 09-30-2011, 07:50 AM

Am I missing something or is this flowchart missing the Kindle Touch 3G?

Lalilulelo · 09-30-2011, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juggularity

Am I missing something or is this flowchart missing the Kindle Touch 3G?

you are missing something

frahse · 09-30-2011, 08:29 AM

Overall I like the layout. Good thought, and great effort.

Did kjk do this?

elemenoP · 09-30-2011, 09:08 AM

I don't think this helps people choose at all, it's very confusing. I'm an information architect in my real life.

I just clicked through to the link and I see that the point he is trying to make is how confusing the Kindle lineup is, compared to the iPad. So yes, he certainly succeeded in doing that.

eP

frahse · 09-30-2011, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elemenoP

I don't think this helps people choose at all, it's very confusing. I'm an information architect in my real life.

I just clicked through to the link and I see that the point he is trying to make is how confusing the Kindle lineup is, compared to the iPad. So yes, he certainly succeeded in doing that.

eP

Did kjk do this or someone else?

DiapDealer · 09-30-2011, 09:19 AM

I think the situation is rather confusing with all the different models and price-points and options. Maybe not so much for those of us who have followed the evolution of the Kindle since it's inception... but I'd certainly hate to be a complete neophyte without the services of a child or grandchild to help me determine exactly what the hell I was buying (or what I even needed).

3G KSO button, touch or keyboard OR 3G non-KSO button, touch or keyboard OR Wifi only KSO button, touch or keyboard OR Wifi only non-KSO button, touch or keyboard? Or how 'bout a DXG or Fire? What'll it be? Hmmm?

I'm just glad I've followed along as long as I have.

elemenoP · 09-30-2011, 09:25 AM

Even more confusing when you can't pick them up and look at them. So I wonder what the stores like Target and Best Buy are going to carry. Well the Offers versions are out, I'm sure. I guess they will stop carrying the keyboard versions and have one button, one touch, and the fire. The touch in both wifi and 3g? 3 or 4 models, that's not too bad? 3 is better than 4.

eP

Kali Yuga · 09-30-2011, 09:50 AM

Yes, the point was to illustrate that the Kindle lineup is confusing.

On one hand I agree, especially in that the Kindle went from one model to 11 variants in a short period of time.

On the other hand, I'd think the decision trees involved in selecting a Mac laptop would be just as complicated. ("Air or Pro? How much RAM? What size hard drive? Do I want Applecare?")

I don't think it will take long for people to figure it out. In addition, if the touch models take off, I wouldn't be surprised if Amazon slowly prunes the keyboard models in ~6 months.

monkeyluis · 09-30-2011, 09:53 AM

I think on amazon though it explains it pretty well though. More of a chart with features than this info graphic.

blue_skies · 09-30-2011, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elemenoP

Even more confusing when you can't pick them up and look at them. So I wonder what the stores like Target and Best Buy are going to carry. Well the Offers versions are out, I'm sure.

You don't think Best Buy will carry the offers versions? That's where I bought my K3/3G with special offers.

elemenoP · 09-30-2011, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue_skies

You don't think Best Buy will carry the offers versions? That's where I bought my K3/3G with special offers.

Oh, mea culpa, I did not know that you could buy the current KSO at Best Buy. I find that to be a weird decision on Best Buy's part, because they have deals on things that Best Buy would want to sell you, like TVs.

eP

kjk · 09-30-2011, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frahse

Overall I like the layout. Good thought, and great effort.

Did kjk do this?

No- the understatement.com guy put it together.

09-29-2011, 12:29 PM	#1
kjk . Posts: 3,408 Karma: 5647231 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: never enough	Pick A Kindle, Any Kindle (Flowchart) http://theunderstatement.com/post/10...dle-any-kindle

09-30-2011, 08:29 AM	#6
frahse occasional author Posts: 2,314 Karma: 2064403292 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wandering God's glorious hills, valleys and plains. Device: A Franklin BI (before Internet) was the first. I still have it.	Overall I like the layout. Good thought, and great effort. Did kjk do this? Last edited by frahse; 09-30-2011 at 08:36 AM.

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09-29-2011, 12:31 PM	#2
pastanley Zealot Posts: 101 Karma: 1776810 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Michigan Device: Kindle paperwhite 4, Kindle fire HD 10	Looks confusing

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kjk . Posts: 3,408 Karma: 5647231 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: never enough	The non-Touch Kindle is really stripped down to the basics of reading, which, based on comments I've read on Mobileread in the past along the lines of "I just want to read!!!" should be a hit.

09-30-2011, 07:50 AM	#4
Juggularity Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Kindle App (iPad, iPod)	Am I missing something or is this flowchart missing the Kindle Touch 3G?

09-30-2011, 09:08 AM	#7
elemenoP Wizard Posts: 1,717 Karma: 3790058 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony 650	I don't think this helps people choose at all, it's very confusing. I'm an information architect in my real life. I just clicked through to the link and I see that the point he is trying to make is how confusing the Kindle lineup is, compared to the iPad. So yes, he certainly succeeded in doing that. eP

09-30-2011, 09:19 AM	#9
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,549 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I think the situation is rather confusing with all the different models and price-points and options. Maybe not so much for those of us who have followed the evolution of the Kindle since it's inception... but I'd certainly hate to be a complete neophyte without the services of a child or grandchild to help me determine exactly what the hell I was buying (or what I even needed). 3G KSO button, touch or keyboard OR 3G non-KSO button, touch or keyboard OR Wifi only KSO button, touch or keyboard OR Wifi only non-KSO button, touch or keyboard? Or how 'bout a DXG or Fire? What'll it be? Hmmm? I'm just glad I've followed along as long as I have.

09-30-2011, 09:25 AM	#10
elemenoP Wizard Posts: 1,717 Karma: 3790058 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony 650	Even more confusing when you can't pick them up and look at them. So I wonder what the stores like Target and Best Buy are going to carry. Well the Offers versions are out, I'm sure. I guess they will stop carrying the keyboard versions and have one button, one touch, and the fire. The touch in both wifi and 3g? 3 or 4 models, that's not too bad? 3 is better than 4. eP

09-30-2011, 09:50 AM	#11
Kali Yuga Professional Contrarian Posts: 2,045 Karma: 3289631 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle 4 No Touchie	Yes, the point was to illustrate that the Kindle lineup is confusing. On one hand I agree, especially in that the Kindle went from one model to 11 variants in a short period of time. On the other hand, I'd think the decision trees involved in selecting a Mac laptop would be just as complicated. ("Air or Pro? How much RAM? What size hard drive? Do I want Applecare?") I don't think it will take long for people to figure it out. In addition, if the touch models take off, I wouldn't be surprised if Amazon slowly prunes the keyboard models in ~6 months.

09-30-2011, 09:53 AM	#12
monkeyluis Banned Posts: 725 Karma: 656644 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Central Florida Device: iPad "3", Kindle Touch, Kindle Fire, iPhone 4S	I think on amazon though it explains it pretty well though. More of a chart with features than this info graphic.

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