MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - I know the Kindle is new, but when do you think they will release a 2nd generation?

sfernald · 12-17-2007, 01:14 PM

It's hard to predict because as far as I know, Amazon has never gotten into the consumer electronics biz before. Maybe they are thinking that because the kindle is so service-oriented that they won't need to update it as frequently as a Sony or Apple gadget.

I would not be surprised if it was two years or more between new versions of the kindle. And when it happens it most certainly will be because of the availability of improved screen technology.

The kindle, despite a few defects and annoyances, doesn't really need a new iteration. It is perfectly serviceable as is.

I really hope they do continue to improve the software though. Constant firmware releases like the PS3 gets would be great. Even bi-yearly updates like the Xbox360 would be appreciated as long as they are substantial.

12-17-2007, 01:14 PM	#9
sfernald Zealot Posts: 102 Karma: 101 Join Date: Oct 2006	It's hard to predict because as far as I know, Amazon has never gotten into the consumer electronics biz before. Maybe they are thinking that because the kindle is so service-oriented that they won't need to update it as frequently as a Sony or Apple gadget. I would not be surprised if it was two years or more between new versions of the kindle. And when it happens it most certainly will be because of the availability of improved screen technology. The kindle, despite a few defects and annoyances, doesn't really need a new iteration. It is perfectly serviceable as is. I really hope they do continue to improve the software though. Constant firmware releases like the PS3 gets would be great. Even bi-yearly updates like the Xbox360 would be appreciated as long as they are substantial. Last edited by sfernald; 12-17-2007 at 01:17 PM.