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Kindle Fire 8.9" includes Special Offers
I have just noticed that the Kindle Fire HD 8.9" LTE Wireless, in both the 32GB and 64GB versions, $499 and $599 respectively, "Include(s) special offers and sponsored screensavers." I am unable to copy/paste text from the popup that appears when I click 'Learn more', but I have typed it out:
What are Special Offers & Sponsored Screensavers? You'll receive special offers and sponsored screensavers directly on your Kindle Fire HD. Examples of special offers and sponsored screensavers include: - Movie, music, and book covers for upcoming titles. - Deals on digital content, for example: 1 of 10 top-rated Kindle books for $1, or $5 to spend in the Amazon MP3 Store - Deals on consumer electronic, for example: save up to $500 on select HDTVs Your offers display on the lock screen and lower left hand corner of the home screen--they don't interrupt use of the device. Me again: This is the 9th bullet point below the orange header which says, 'Stunning 8.9" HD display, exclusive Dolby audio, fastest Wi-Fi, plus ultra-fast 4G LTE wireless'. I don't see a way to not get the special offers. Hmm. They rather buried this information, I think. Last edited by redbees; 09-06-2012 at 05:54 PM. |
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Sorry, ucfgrad93!
I did not see your earlier thread or the information on The Verge, although I read many of their posts concerning the new Amazon offerings and 'watched' their liveblog of Bezos' presentation. I missed that important point. /derp Last edited by redbees; 09-06-2012 at 06:01 PM. |
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Here is CNET's take on the KPW:
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Is this an optical illusion or are the KT screens really this grey?
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