Yes, the image is definitely Photoshopped. Just look at the image on the screen. The Amazon Kindle text is stretched vertically, and even then, it couldn't fill the entire screen.
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Originally Posted by bhartman36
That's part of the problem I have with the story in general: Samsung already has a tablet. They're going to build a tablet and give it to Amazon to sell, to compete with their own? It sounds implausible.
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On the contrary, this would be a very good deal for Samsung. They could use the Galaxy Tab technology to help Amazon. They'll gain a considerable cut for making the hardware, and with Amazon's content backing it up, it must be pretty terrible for it to be a flop.
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Originally Posted by jocampo
But let's say is true. What can Amazon provide that will be different from a regular Galaxy Tab, the logo? The Android Market? Cheaper because is locked into Amazon Android market? ...
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I'm not sure if you've noticed, but Amazon has been developing the foundation to break into the cellphone market for quite a while now. They've created Amazon Wireless (to sell the phone), Mp3/Cloud Player (to sell their music), Android Market (to sell their apps), and plenty of other things. I think they would simply be able to provide better service all around.
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Originally Posted by bhartman36
An Amazon logo alone isn't going to make the thing fly off the shelves. If people are looking at the success of the Kindle and thinking it'll translate to the tablet arena, I think they're going to be sorely disappointed. Barring some alien technology, I don't think there's a way for them to stand out with a tablet.
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As previously stated, the image in the article is an obvious mock up. You can't base your assumptions off of that. I have the feeling that Amazon will have some new technological trick up their sleeves. For example, it could have an E-Ink/LCD Hybrid screen. That option would make the most sense to me, since it would knock out the Nook Color as well.