Amazon new launch event June 18th

[user743]

bottom. the pics are on amazon bottom view.

[CommonReader]

I just don't get the value proposition of this offer. Why should I pay the money for a top end phone to get what is essentially a vending machine for Amazon and miss out on the advantages of the two big ecosystems, iOS and Android?

[DiapDealer]

Originally Posted by CommonReader

Why should I pay the money for a top end phone to get what is essentially a vending machine for Amazon and miss out on the advantages of the two big ecosystems, iOS and Android?

Sounds like you probably shouldn't. Is it possible you're not the target demographic?

[speakingtohe]

Originally Posted by Laridae

But it's the unavoidable marketing and tracking apps that make people crazy, don't you see? If I buy a device it's supposed to work for Me, not the seller.

This is exactly what makes some purchasers feel manipulated and resentful!

Only if you buy it not knowing what you are getting. If you know what you are buying you shouldn't have to be resentful.

I have bought things on impulse and been unhappy with myself for jumping the gun but I didn't resent the seller, just my own laziness.

Helen

[Canuck_in_Japan]

Originally Posted by sirmaru

That was the model of the Kindle eReaders: early introductions and low prices.

The original Kindle released at $359.

[daffy4u]

Originally Posted by Canuck_in_Japan

The original Kindle released at $359.

$399 (that's what I paid). :-)

[sirmaru]

Originally Posted by Canuck_in_Japan

The original Kindle released at $359.

I was using the Sony PRS 500 back then and purchased a second Sony eReader, the PRS 505, a year later.

My first Kindle purchase was the Kindle Keyboard 2010 for $ 173.99 on 7/30/2010. It was actually $ 139.00 for the KK 2010 and $ 34.99 for a leather cover.

My second Kindle purchase was the Kindle Fire 7" 2011 for $ 243.99 on 9/28/2011. It was actually $ 199.00 for the KF 7 2011 and $ 44.99 for a cover.

[pidgeon92]

Originally Posted by daffy4u

$399 (that's what I paid). :-)

Yeah, I'm pretty sure $399 was right. I think I paid $359 for mine several months later during the Oprah promotion. I think the K2 was $279? K3 $179? I've bought 'em all.

[WT Sharpe]

My first e-reader was the Kindle 2 and I paid $359.00, so $399.00 for the original is probably right.

[AnemicOak]

Kindle 1 was $399 (launched Nov. 19, 2007)

Kindle 2 (US) was $359 (launched Feb 10, 2009) dropped to $299 July 8th 2009 & $259 Oct 7th 2009

Kindle 2 (Intl) was $279 (launched Oct 19, 2009) and on Oct 22 the price changed to $259 and the K2 US was discontinued. It dropped to $189 on June 21, 2010.

Kindle 3 was $189 for 3G+WiFi and $139 for WiFi (launched July 28, 2010), the special offers versions came out in 2011.

[daffy4u]

Definitely $399.

[CommonReader]

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Sounds like you probably shouldn't. Is it possible you're not the target demographic?

Yes, that's true, but who is the target demographic and are there enough of these people to make this a viable product? I really don't see a feature that makes this a compelling buy while the disadvantages are obvious.
Back when Amazon introduced the Kindle the market wasn't awash with attractive competitors.

[rcentros]

Originally Posted by CommonReader

Yes, that's true, but who is the target demographic and are there enough of these people to make this a viable product? I really don't see a feature that makes this a compelling buy while the disadvantages are obvious.

The fact that it's exclusive to AT&T kills it for me. But even it was an unlocked phone, I would never pay $650 for a smartphone -- there are too many other good (less expensive) choices. I think Amazon should have done an inexpensive "Fire" phone -- kind of like their tablets. Maybe they're planning on releasing those later -- who knows?

[LiveinTN]

Amazon is trying to become a slightly different version of apple.

[poohbear_nc]

Originally Posted by CommonReader

Yes, that's true, but who is the target demographic and are there enough of these people to make this a viable product? I really don't see a feature that makes this a compelling buy while the disadvantages are obvious.
Back when Amazon introduced the Kindle the market wasn't awash with attractive competitors.

The target demographic includes (IMHO) - current Prime members, lifelong Amazon shoppers, current owners of Fire tablets (as pointed out above - the Fire phone is basically a modified Fire tablet), and probably folk who haven't taken the smartphone plunge - who may be reassured by having Mayday available to help them learn to navigate/use a new gadget.

It is unashamedly a device to facilitate one step purchasing from Amazon of anything you can aim its camera at - turning brick & mortar stores into "showcases" to visit, handle/test the product, and buy with free shipping (and possibly no sales tax) from Amazon.

If the tilt/head movement tracking features work as well as promised, it may be helpful for folk with disabilities.