Kindle 3 - this year, with larger screen, touch-enabled (rumor)

Alexander Turcic · 02-27-2009, 08:47 AM

If you like to believe in unconfirmed rumors and gag for some more Kindle action, it looks like you won't have to wait too long for another Amazon device to emerge. According to unnamed sources talking to Digitimes, "Amazon plans to launch a new generation of Kindle by the end of this year, which will be larger in size and equipped with touch functions" (emphasis mine).

Could this the rumored student version that we heard of before, here and here?

Don't place your bets on it yet, but usually Digitimes rumors are pretty accurate!

Jaie · 02-27-2009, 09:16 AM

This sorta angers me in a way. I've gone up and down on the Kindle or No Kindle thing inside my head. I finally decided no on the Kindle (unless I won the contest of course

) and to get a Jetbook instead (I disliked the Kindle 2's limitation of storage) . Now, as a college student, who has been begging for alternatives for my expensive (talking a grand a semester) textbooks, I wanted to be able to get textbooks, everyone was touting the Kindle, swearing by it.

NOW, now, Amazon has more than likely decided on releasing this student version. Which does me little good right now.

Humph.

pshrynk · 02-27-2009, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaie

This sorta angers me in a way. I've gone up and down on the Kindle or No Kindle thing inside my head. I finally decided no on the Kindle (unless I won the contest of course

) and to get a Jetbook instead (I disliked the Kindle 2's limitation of storage) . Now, as a college student, who has been begging for alternatives for my expensive (talking a grand a semester) textbooks, I wanted to be able to get textbooks, everyone was touting the Kindle, swearing by it.

NOW, now, Amazon has more than likely decided on releasing this student version. Which does me little good right now.

Humph.

Well, this is merely rumor at this point. Granted, Alex had a pretty good inside scoop on the K2, but I would caution that there are a lot of "vaporware" devices out there that have yet to materialize.

Jaie · 02-27-2009, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pshrynk

Well, this is merely rumor at this point. Granted, Alex had a pretty good inside scoop on the K2, but I would caution that there are a lot of "vaporware" devices out there that have yet to materialize.

I hope I didn't come across as angry or etc, I'm just frustrated with the Kindle. I think its a great device, love its portability, and otherwise would have gotten one even with the priced tag.

I agree that this could simply vaporize itself, but it wouldn't shock me that they are planning a student model. But, I purchased a Jetbook about 5 minutes ago, and I think I'm going to be very pleased with it!

igorsk · 02-27-2009, 11:27 AM

The Kindle 2 sources do include some kind of "haptic" driver sources, so it's likely Amazon at least considered touch interface.

Daithi · 02-27-2009, 11:28 AM

I own the K1, and I've decided to pass on the K2. The minor improvements, plus some steps backwards, made me decide to hold off on upgrading. Now if the above rumors are true, and if the next Kindle can display a readable 8.5x11 page, then I will definately be upgrading (especially if it supports ePub and native PDF files). Oh yeah, I want folders, a replaceable SD card, and replaceable battery too, and then it'd be perfect. [Just in case anyone from Amazon is reading.]

dek · 02-27-2009, 11:34 AM

I will buy it if it really comes out.

AnemicOak · 02-27-2009, 11:42 AM

It'll be interesting to see if it happens. For folks reading newspapers, magazines, textbooks, tech manuals & stuff like that a larger screen would be great. I pretty much only read fiction so I think the 6" readers are about perfect size wise.

Sydney's Mom · 02-27-2009, 11:53 AM

I only read fiction as well, so the larger size is a detraction. But if it had folders, SD and replaceable battery, I would be there.

Who are I kidding? If it has folders, I will come.

Go Cubs!

Steve Jordan · 02-27-2009, 01:17 PM

Just wondering: Is there any angle that they haven't photographed that girl on the beach from?

But seriously: I'm not sure there's much of a point to a student version, if it does not provide color... unless students won't have to pay for a second, color version that they will surely need for many textbooks (or if the B/W Kindle version is free).

pshrynk · 02-27-2009, 01:18 PM

Hey, I'm taking a course in furniture making at the local Tech. Can I get my free K III?

Drewmangroup · 02-27-2009, 02:27 PM

It would be cool if you could take notes with the touch screen on blank pages and then have them in a collection. So when you review your notes you can page through them. I would be willing to pay around $400 tops for that kind of functionality on a letter sized screen.

Alisa · 02-27-2009, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daithi

I own the K1, and I've decided to pass on the K2. The minor improvements, plus some steps backwards, made me decide to hold off on upgrading. Now if the above rumors are true, and if the next Kindle can display a readable 8.5x11 page, then I will definately be upgrading (especially if it supports ePub and native PDF files). Oh yeah, I want folders, a replaceable SD card, and replaceable battery too, and then it'd be perfect. [Just in case anyone from Amazon is reading.]

My sentiments exactly. I'm glad I have a small reader, too. It's great for novels and I couldn't toss a big reader into my handbag so easily, but I'd love a large one for reading tech books.

AuPhinger · 02-27-2009, 03:48 PM

I would undoubtedly buy a device as has been described here. I am not in school at the moment, but have taken several courses at Northern IL U recently---last semester, one of my texts was available as a time-limited (six months) pdf at around half the cost of the print version.

The biggest attraction for me of a big screen is readability; I have somewhat limited vision.

Textbooks are a subject all of their own in any case---publishers rape the market. I have seen some profs deliberatle specify just one edition out of date, in which case you can buy the text online for $10-25 instead of $100.

Donnageddon · 02-27-2009, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Jordan

Just wondering: Is there any angle that they haven't photographed that girl on the beach from?

I am starting to collect them to see if I can create some sort of 3D representation.

02-27-2009, 08:47 AM	#1
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 12,179 Karma: 68037 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Sony Portable Reader	Kindle 3 - this year, with larger screen, touch-enabled (rumor) If you like to believe in unconfirmed rumors and gag for some more Kindle action, it looks like you won't have to wait too long for another Amazon device to emerge. According to unnamed sources talking to Digitimes, "Amazon plans to launch a new generation of Kindle by the end of this year, which will be larger in size and equipped with touch functions" (emphasis mine). Could this the rumored student version that we heard of before, here and here? Don't place your bets on it yet, but usually Digitimes rumors are pretty accurate!

02-27-2009, 09:16 AM	#2
Jaie Connoisseur Posts: 74 Karma: 24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oswego New York Device: JetBook, Aspire One Netbook (UMPC)	This sorta angers me in a way. I've gone up and down on the Kindle or No Kindle thing inside my head. I finally decided no on the Kindle (unless I won the contest of course ) and to get a Jetbook instead (I disliked the Kindle 2's limitation of storage) . Now, as a college student, who has been begging for alternatives for my expensive (talking a grand a semester) textbooks, I wanted to be able to get textbooks, everyone was touting the Kindle, swearing by it. NOW, now, Amazon has more than likely decided on releasing this student version. Which does me little good right now. Humph. __________________ When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes. Desiderius Erasmus http://jaie.livejournal.com http://greenattempt.blogspot.com/ http://dirtygirldesigns.blogspot.com/ http://scaleadventures.blogspot.com/

02-27-2009, 11:27 AM	#5
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,020 Karma: 16012 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	The Kindle 2 sources do include some kind of "haptic" driver sources, so it's likely Amazon at least considered touch interface. __________________ Yet another reverse engineering blog Like to chat? Join #mobileread

02-27-2009, 11:28 AM	#6
Daithi Monkey College Posts: 828 Karma: 8462 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Kindle 1 and Kindle DX	I own the K1, and I've decided to pass on the K2. The minor improvements, plus some steps backwards, made me decide to hold off on upgrading. Now if the above rumors are true, and if the next Kindle can display a readable 8.5x11 page, then I will definately be upgrading (especially if it supports ePub and native PDF files). Oh yeah, I want folders, a replaceable SD card, and replaceable battery too, and then it'd be perfect. [Just in case anyone from Amazon is reading.] Last edited by Daithi; 02-27-2009 at 11:35 AM. Reason: I can't spell.

02-27-2009, 11:42 AM	#8
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 2,517 Karma: 5683 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: Opus / Kindle 2 / Sony 505 / HTC Hero (Android Phone)	It'll be interesting to see if it happens. For folks reading newspapers, magazines, textbooks, tech manuals & stuff like that a larger screen would be great. I pretty much only read fiction so I think the 6" readers are about perfect size wise. __________________ ~Brian "The test of any good fiction is that you should care something for the characters; the good to succeed, the bad to fail. The trouble with most fiction is that you want them all to land in hell, together, as quickly as possible." - Mark Twain

02-27-2009, 11:34 AM	#7
dek Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: PRS600, iPod touch	I will buy it if it really comes out.

02-27-2009, 11:53 AM	#9
Sydney's Mom Fanatic Posts: 520 Karma: 1300 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago Device: Kindle 1 (x2), anything with folders	I only read fiction as well, so the larger size is a detraction. But if it had folders, SD and replaceable battery, I would be there. Who are I kidding? If it has folders, I will come. Go Cubs!

02-27-2009, 01:17 PM	#10
Steve Jordan Onuissance Man Posts: 5,096 Karma: 17640 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Germantown, MD USA Device: HP iPaq 110	Just wondering: Is there any angle that they haven't photographed that girl on the beach from? But seriously: I'm not sure there's much of a point to a student version, if it does not provide color... unless students won't have to pay for a second, color version that they will surely need for many textbooks (or if the B/W Kindle version is free). __________________ www.SteveJordanBooks.com Darwin would read e-books.

02-27-2009, 01:18 PM	#11
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Drewmangroup Member Posts: 18 Karma: 16 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: sony prs-505	It would be cool if you could take notes with the touch screen on blank pages and then have them in a collection. So when you review your notes you can page through them. I would be willing to pay around $400 tops for that kind of functionality on a letter sized screen.

02-27-2009, 03:48 PM	#14
AuPhinger Aficionado Posts: 36 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Elgin, Illinois; just west of Chicago Device: Rags to Riches - K1, K2, 500	I would undoubtedly buy a device as has been described here. I am not in school at the moment, but have taken several courses at Northern IL U recently---last semester, one of my texts was available as a time-limited (six months) pdf at around half the cost of the print version. The biggest attraction for me of a big screen is readability; I have somewhat limited vision. Textbooks are a subject all of their own in any case---publishers rape the market. I have seen some profs deliberatle specify just one edition out of date, in which case you can buy the text online for $10-25 instead of $100.

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