Let the speculation begin

jxh11215 · 07-26-2010, 05:43 PM

Rumors flew that the Kindle 3 would be announced in August. Well as of sometime today, Amazon has removed the image of the 6" Kindle off the home page and the only new ones available is a single refurbished model.

If no one else is speculating that the announcement is imminent--I am.

TomF · 07-26-2010, 06:10 PM

Well, the picture and everything else is still there, but it's shown as temporarily out of stock.

Not surprising, as Amazon reported that Kindle sales tripled since their price cut. Of course, maybe that was to clear out the remaining Kindle 2s so they could introduce the Kindle 3.

aleccj1 · 07-26-2010, 06:11 PM

Certainly sounds like it... The question is, because I just got a Kindle 2i around a week ago, should I take mine back? I still have 3 weeks, maybe they'll anounce/release the Kindle 3 before my time to take it back is up.

rcuadro · 07-26-2010, 06:15 PM

well, you do have 30 days to return it so there is time to think about returning it

poohbear_nc · 07-26-2010, 06:18 PM

And the refurbished units are back - for $169.99 - clearing out back stock me thinks!

A 6" graphite model?

TomF · 07-26-2010, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aleccj1

Certainly sounds like it... The question is, because I just got a Kindle 2i around a week ago, should I take mine back? I still have 3 weeks, maybe they'll anounce/release the Kindle 3 before my time to take it back is up.

If you're lucky, the Kindle 3 will be either announced and/or released within your 30 day return window in which case you can return it and order a Kindle 3.

TomF · 07-26-2010, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

And the refurbished units are back - for $169.99 - clearing out back stock me thinks!

A 6" graphite model?

At the very least, along with the new Pearl e-ink display. Crossing my fingers for more than that. And a price under $200!

aleccj1 · 07-26-2010, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomF

If you're lucky, the Kindle 3 will be either announced and/or released within your 30 day return window in which case you can return it and order a Kindle 3.

Thanks. Do you think it will be more expensive?

TomF · 07-26-2010, 06:33 PM

IMHO, when Amazon dropped the price of the Kindle 2 to $189 they created a price expectation they can't retreat from. They appeared to drop the price in response to B&N dropping the price of the nook to $199 and introducing the nook Wi-Fi at $149. Sony e-readers are also already at $149 and $199. Unless the Kindle 3 has some incredible, never-before-seen technology or to-die-for features, they can't possibly price it above $199 and expect to sell any. Graphite and Pearl e-ink just won't do it.

jxh11215 · 07-26-2010, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

And the refurbished units are back - for $169.99 - clearing out back stock me thinks!

A 6" graphite model?

There is a grand total of 1 reburbished model.

abookreader · 07-26-2010, 07:30 PM

There is always only 1 listing for the refurbished model when they are in stock. When they aren't in stock, it disappears completely. It doesn't mean that they only have 1 refurbished Kindle to sell.

SensualPoet · 07-26-2010, 07:40 PM

Woo-hoo! I don't think Amazon needs to lower the price any further; they could even put it up to $199 to match Nook. The Pearl e-ink is supposed to be superior and maybe they've improved other stuff, like the blister keyboard.

Living outside the US, I'd like to see the ability to include pictures with magazines / newspapers / blogs. I'd probably subscribe to The Economist and The Atlantic and Harpers, for example, if the pics and charts came with.

jxh11215 · 07-27-2010, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abookreader

There is always only 1 listing for the refurbished model when they are in stock. When they aren't in stock, it disappears completely. It doesn't mean that they only have 1 refurbished Kindle to sell.

They're gone now (refurbs)

brecklundin · 07-27-2010, 12:45 AM

jx:

just a fast...LOVE your happy avatar...nice to see a fun happy reader owner showing it off in their own way!!

captkjaneway · 07-27-2010, 12:54 AM

Looks like it's still up for UK buyers - although out of stock. Am still able to add to cart and pay.

07-26-2010, 05:43 PM	#1
jxh11215 Connoisseur Posts: 64 Karma: 142 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: Kindle 1 & Kindle 2	Let the speculation begin Rumors flew that the Kindle 3 would be announced in August. Well as of sometime today, Amazon has removed the image of the 6" Kindle off the home page and the only new ones available is a single refurbished model. If no one else is speculating that the announcement is imminent--I am.

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TomF Kindle Enthusiast Posts: 243 Karma: 1818 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Device: Kindle 3G Graphite, Kindle Fire	Well, the picture and everything else is still there, but it's shown as temporarily out of stock. Not surprising, as Amazon reported that Kindle sales tripled since their price cut. Of course, maybe that was to clear out the remaining Kindle 2s so they could introduce the Kindle 3.

07-26-2010, 06:11 PM	#3
aleccj1 Techie Posts: 75 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Kindle 3 (3G + WiFi), Kobo	Certainly sounds like it... The question is, because I just got a Kindle 2i around a week ago, should I take mine back? I still have 3 weeks, maybe they'll anounce/release the Kindle 3 before my time to take it back is up.

07-26-2010, 06:15 PM	#4
rcuadro Wizard Posts: 1,686 Karma: 874275 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Device: Kindle DX	well, you do have 30 days to return it so there is time to think about returning it

07-26-2010, 06:18 PM	#5
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 62,723 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	And the refurbished units are back - for $169.99 - clearing out back stock me thinks! A 6" graphite model?

07-26-2010, 06:33 PM	#9
TomF Kindle Enthusiast Posts: 243 Karma: 1818 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Device: Kindle 3G Graphite, Kindle Fire	IMHO, when Amazon dropped the price of the Kindle 2 to $189 they created a price expectation they can't retreat from. They appeared to drop the price in response to B&N dropping the price of the nook to $199 and introducing the nook Wi-Fi at $149. Sony e-readers are also already at $149 and $199. Unless the Kindle 3 has some incredible, never-before-seen technology or to-die-for features, they can't possibly price it above $199 and expect to sell any. Graphite and Pearl e-ink just won't do it.

07-26-2010, 07:30 PM	#11
abookreader Wizard Posts: 1,516 Karma: 2567610 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindles - Keyboard, Fire, 2-US, iPhone, iPAD	There is always only 1 listing for the refurbished model when they are in stock. When they aren't in stock, it disappears completely. It doesn't mean that they only have 1 refurbished Kindle to sell.

07-26-2010, 07:40 PM	#12
SensualPoet Wizard Posts: 2,302 Karma: 2607151 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite, Asus ZenPad 3, Kobo Glo	Woo-hoo! I don't think Amazon needs to lower the price any further; they could even put it up to $199 to match Nook. The Pearl e-ink is supposed to be superior and maybe they've improved other stuff, like the blister keyboard. Living outside the US, I'd like to see the ability to include pictures with magazines / newspapers / blogs. I'd probably subscribe to The Economist and The Atlantic and Harpers, for example, if the pics and charts came with.

07-27-2010, 12:45 AM	#14
brecklundin Banned Posts: 1,906 Karma: 15348 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: mine	jx: just a fast...LOVE your happy avatar...nice to see a fun happy reader owner showing it off in their own way!!

07-27-2010, 12:54 AM	#15
captkjaneway Cockney Sci-Fi Geek! Posts: 472 Karma: 1463094 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wan Chai, Hong Kong Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Samsung Tab S 8.4", Samsung S6 Edge	Looks like it's still up for UK buyers - although out of stock. Am still able to add to cart and pay.

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