Kindle 2: Where are you? (cnet) - Page 4

delphidb96 · 01-26-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

There is that. But again, *to me* not having to convert the majority or even the minority of what I already have is worth that much of a price difference. I don't know what the normal price of a BeBook is (Derek, are you reading?) and so I suppose it would depend on how "temporary" this price reduction on the BeBook is. I can't order anything for a minimum of two weeks, anyway, since I'm waiting on a tax refund to come in before I can order. But the BeBook is looking like a very attractive alternative to me, since part of what I was looking for was a device that reads almost all formats natively so I'm not restricted to only one format. The ESlick was attractive both for the fact that you *can* convert almost anything to pdf with their software (sorry Derek, but you can, even if it's not the ideal solution), and the price. Since I wasn't aware of the BeBook at the time, you can see why the ESlick was looking like the most viable option.
You can probably gather from my use of the past tense that is no longer looking like the most viable option... lol.

I've been seeing the $279 price for some time... I don't have any clue as to when it might change, but it's been trending down...

Derek

echoleaf · 01-26-2009, 06:55 PM

Oops - my bad. I'm clearly befuddled.

RickyMaveety · 01-26-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

You left the most important one out.

"I don't really care. I am happy with what I have and even if the new one does my dishes, I will not upgrade"

I was about to type exactly (exactly!!) the same answer, but then saw yours, DG.

Yep .... do ... not .... care. Quite happy with the Kindles I have.

desertgrandma · 01-26-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

I was about to type exactly (exactly!!) the same answer, but then saw yours, DG.

Yep .... do ... not .... care. Quite happy with the Kindles I have.

Great minds do think alike.......

pilotbob · 01-26-2009, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Great minds do think alike.......

Yea.. it's like you gals are sharing a brain.

BOb

desertgrandma · 01-26-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Yea.. it's like you gals are sharing a brain.

BOb

Wow.

Phogg · 01-26-2009, 11:56 PM

Abby Someone.

zelda_pinwheel · 01-27-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Phogg

Abby Someone.

CCDMan · 01-27-2009, 10:29 AM

Given that they said "early first quarter" and that the hardware design (and maybe a batch of hardware) is done, I would say February. It was well known that Bezos dictated the delay due to software (translation: firmware). That means they could have a crapload of hardware just sitting there waiting for the new firmware load, which takes no time at all to do. This batch could solve their backlog problems and get the new version out as well.

In fact, perhaps the new backlog that has developed could be in part due to diversion of screen inventory to production of the Kindle 2 or perhaps a total halt in Kindle 1 production, also due to a switch over to and (firmware caused) stockpiling of Kindle 2?

Sheer speculation but not totally implausible.

In my case, I would like to see it soon and buy a second one for the wife to share books.

DG25 · 01-27-2009, 11:53 AM

Amazon Preparing To Drop Kindle 2 On February 9?
Well, that was quick.

Daithi · 01-27-2009, 12:16 PM

I'll guess we'll see on Feb. 9th, but either way I seriously hope that the leaked images and info regarding the new Kindle are erroneous (I like the current version better than that thing).

Here's another link: cnet news

lilac_jive · 01-27-2009, 01:27 PM

And this:
http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2009...nce-re-ebooks/

echoleaf · 01-27-2009, 01:30 PM

The CNet article seems to have a clue on availability:

Quote:

It's interesting to note that one of the readers of my earlier story posted that he just got an email from Amazon saying that the Kindle his girlfriend ordered for him during the holidays was due to ship on March 5. Of course, that's just one buyer, but it wouldn't shock me if Amazon shipped out the bulk of its orders for the Kindle around then.

vivaldirules · 01-27-2009, 02:42 PM

But what would a new Kindle 2.0 have? I see a wish for an integrated light for the display mentioned here and in the other thread there were wishes for a larger screen and a wireless scheme that could be used outside of the U.S. But surely if Amazon was about to release a Kindle 2.0 there would be real rumors about what would be different from Kindle 1.0. No?

desertgrandma · 01-27-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

But what would a new Kindle 2.0 have? I see a wish for an integrated light for the display mentioned here and in the other thread there were wishes for a larger screen and a wireless scheme that could be used outside of the U.S. But surely if Amazon was about to release a Kindle 2.0 there would be real rumors about what would be different from Kindle 1.0. No?

Ahhh.......therein lies the rub...........we won't know until Bezo's announces.

View Poll Results: The Kindle 2 will arrive ...
this month	1	1.59%
in Feburary	11	17.46%
in March	3	4.76%
in April	4	6.35%
in May	3	4.76%
in June	5	7.94%
this year	22	34.92%
next year	8	12.70%
ever?	6	9.52%
Voters: 63. You may not vote on this poll

01-27-2009, 10:29 AM	#54
CCDMan *** Posts: 335 Karma: 5759 Join Date: Mar 2006 Device: ***	Given that they said "early first quarter" and that the hardware design (and maybe a batch of hardware) is done, I would say February. It was well known that Bezos dictated the delay due to software (translation: firmware). That means they could have a crapload of hardware just sitting there waiting for the new firmware load, which takes no time at all to do. This batch could solve their backlog problems and get the new version out as well. In fact, perhaps the new backlog that has developed could be in part due to diversion of screen inventory to production of the Kindle 2 or perhaps a total halt in Kindle 1 production, also due to a switch over to and (firmware caused) stockpiling of Kindle 2? Sheer speculation but not totally implausible. In my case, I would like to see it soon and buy a second one for the wife to share books. Last edited by CCDMan; 01-27-2009 at 11:16 AM.

01-27-2009, 12:16 PM	#56
Daithi Publishers are evil! Posts: 2,418 Karma: 36205264 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Various Kindles	I'll guess we'll see on Feb. 9th, but either way I seriously hope that the leaked images and info regarding the new Kindle are erroneous (I like the current version better than that thing). Here's another link: cnet news Last edited by Daithi; 01-27-2009 at 12:19 PM.

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echoleaf Connoisseur Posts: 69 Karma: 236 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Bebook, Cybook or eSlick?	Oops - my bad. I'm clearly befuddled.

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lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	And this: http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2009...nce-re-ebooks/

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vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	But what would a new Kindle 2.0 have? I see a wish for an integrated light for the display mentioned here and in the other thread there were wishes for a larger screen and a wireless scheme that could be used outside of the U.S. But surely if Amazon was about to release a Kindle 2.0 there would be real rumors about what would be different from Kindle 1.0. No?