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Amazon Kindle 2.0 to be launched on Feb 9th?
Rumors are rife on the Internet that February 9th could be the date when Amazon unveils their much awaited Kindle 2.0. On that day, Amazon will hold an "important" press conference at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York. AllThingsD reports:
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01-27-2009, 12:10 PM | #2 |
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I'm trying to get us an invite.
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Let's hope that the new model - if new model there is - supports an international market with GSM comms.
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01-27-2009, 12:17 PM | #4 |
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I don't see how they could announce a new Kindle for the US market; it would upset too many people. It's possible this will be a larger screen device, or one for the Europe market.
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Why do you think it would upset people, Nate?
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01-27-2009, 12:24 PM | #7 |
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If Amazon does announce an upgraded Kindle, how do you think someone will feel if they just received one after waiting 2 months? Speaking of which, the shipping delay is still 4 to 6 weeks.
I think they are moving into another market, perhaps Canada or Europe. |
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My guess is that all the outstanding Kindle 1 orders will ship as Kindle 2's.
Has anyone received a Kindle 1 since Jan 10th? These would still be in the 30 day return window on Feb 9th. Note also that Amazon has a return deadline of Jan 31st for "Items sold by Amazon.com and shipped between November 1 and December 31, 2008". This would apply to the Kindle, and may be part of the reason for announcing in February. It would be risky to return a Kindle 1 this month with expectations of ordering a Kindle 2 in February though. I have no idea what happens to your ebooks in that case. |
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Alas, consumer spending is rapidly declining. Amazon better get the price right for the Kindle 2... |
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In any case, public companies don't have to pick the place of a press conference based on the physical location of a stock exchange. |
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Sorry - I don't know anything about stock markets. 'Twas naught but a wild stab in the dark!
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So who is getting a Kindle 2 for his girlfriend on Valentine's Day? (assuming Amazon will unveil what we're hoping for...)
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