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Originally Posted by fjtorres
The rumors have been around for a while (with some circumstancial evidence) but at this point if they weren't, they *have* to.
I'd say the odds of a WiFi-only Kindle just got pegged to 100%.
And, since Amazon *is* playing internationally (which B&N better get to and fast!), a WiFi Kindle priced anywhere near the Nook is going to be humongous.
Things just got dangerous for the second tier vendors.
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If the Nook contiues to grow it's market share and builds up a stronger name recognition, something the Kindle did very well, Amazon is going to have to think about a redesigning The Kindle.
People love touch screen, "NOW" type of features. The Kindle has a very antiquted hardware navigation feel to it.
When I was in the market, I was sold on the Kindle until I played around with the Nook. I then went back to the Kindle and thought "Are you kidding me?" navigation via a stubby joystick in this day of age of technology? It was like going from a smart phone to the old cell phones that had the green lit LCD screens, like the old Motorola Startech or something.
Amazon has the name and marketing but the Kindles design and hardware, well is in need of a much needed upgrade.
The nook compared to it, the Nook is so much sleeker and nicer, just more stylish and more comfortable to hold.