Target to sell Amazon Kindle - Page 2

simplyparticular · 06-07-2010, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by J. Strnad

I have to wonder if simply putting it out there is enough to make a difference. Obviously, Amazon wants more sales. But with no one to demonstrate the device and to give the sales spiel, will it really help?

Hard to say. I dropped by the end cap it was on at my store, and was disappointed it was a demo, but I barely got to look at it because in the 10 minutes I was in that area, the endcap had people at it the whole time. Probably 6 different sets. Not sure if anyone BOUGHT one though.

However, a lot of those who couldn't get to the Kindle played with the Sony Readers that were in the aisle, right next to the Kindle encap. I know I spent a little time playiing with the Pocket Edition. The Sony display is live devices, with a video loop for each one.

rebarnmom · 06-07-2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by simplyparticular

Hard to say. I dropped by the end cap it was on at my store, and was disappointed it was a demo, but I barely got to look at it because in the 10 minutes I was in that area, the endcap had people at it the whole time. Probably 6 different sets. Not sure if anyone BOUGHT one though.

However, a lot of those who couldn't get to the Kindle played with the Sony Readers that were in the aisle, right next to the Kindle encap. I know I spent a little time playiing with the Pocket Edition. The Sony display is live devices, with a video loop for each one.

Getting ebook reading devices of any kind out into the public is GOOD for all of them & all of us!

Hellmark · 06-07-2010, 06:57 PM

Here in St Louis I saw a Kindle on display last night. It was kinda funny, both me and my girlfriend said at the same time that it was kind of a design and that we preferred our Sonys. I was surprised how thin it was, given the other additional size.

Poppa1956 · 06-08-2010, 01:29 AM

So, here's my Kindle-Chez Target experience.
After we found our way to the Electronics department, I had to search for the "Electronic Readers," as the sign said. They had only two Sony's on display. I snooped around a little, and was finding my way out of the area When an employee made eye-contact with me and offered assistence!!
After briefly recovering my shock, I asked about the "Amazon Kindle eReader," noting that it was supposed to be on display at Chez Target "today" (that being Sunday, 6 June AD 2010.)
The employee expressed surprise that is was supposed to be that day, and noted they hadn't received a display as yet, only the Kindles and cases for them. He made a point to look up the price ($259) and repeat it to me a few times. He supposed the display would be "set up by a rep. from Amazon or something."
Well, kudos to that young person for doing his job. He actually initiated a conversation with me, he knew what I was asking about, but also knew he was restricted from bringing it out into the open. (I worked in retail for over 10 years, I was not about to challenge the little authority he had an demand he bring the product out.)

luqmaninbmore · 06-08-2010, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Poppa1956

So, here's my Kindle-Chez Target experience.
After we found our way to the Electronics department, I had to search for the "Electronic Readers," as the sign said. They had only two Sony's on display. I snooped around a little, and was finding my way out of the area When an employee made eye-contact with me and offered assistence!!
After briefly recovering my shock, I asked about the "Amazon Kindle eReader," noting that it was supposed to be on display at Chez Target "today" (that being Sunday, 6 June AD 2010.)
The employee expressed surprise that is was supposed to be that day, and noted they hadn't received a display as yet, only the Kindles and cases for them. He made a point to look up the price ($259) and repeat it to me a few times. He supposed the display would be "set up by a rep. from Amazon or something."
Well, kudos to that young person for doing his job. He actually initiated a conversation with me, he knew what I was asking about, but also knew he was restricted from bringing it out into the open. (I worked in retail for over 10 years, I was not about to challenge the little authority he had an demand he bring the product out.)

Better than my experience in Maryland. I couldn't find a display. A employee did ask me if I was looking for anything, but she had no clue what a Kindle was (I actually to repeat the word "kindle" a couple of times). She had no idea if it was in stock, but told me that if they got it, it would be with the books.

Luqman

Hellmark · 06-08-2010, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by luqmaninbmore

Better than my experience in Maryland. I couldn't find a display. A employee did ask me if I was looking for anything, but she had no clue what a Kindle was (I actually to repeat the word "kindle" a couple of times). She had no idea if it was in stock, but told me that if they got it, it would be with the books.

Luqman

In St Louis, it is actually in Electronics, with the video games and stuff like headphones, NOT in books.

AnemicOak · 06-08-2010, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Hellmark

In St Louis, it is actually in Electronics, with the video games and stuff like headphones, NOT in books.

I'd think that's where it is at all of them. Somewhere near the Sony display maybe? Unless they endcap it for a while.

Hellmark · 06-08-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

I'd think that's where it is at all of them. Somewhere near the Sony display maybe? Unless they endcap it for a while.

They just kinda reorganized that area here when they added the display, getting rid of the old glass cases that the games were in. The kindle display is on an end cap, and the sony's got moved to the far end of that aisle (used to be right at the beginning of it).

AnemicOak · 06-08-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Hellmark

They just kinda reorganized that area here when they added the display, getting rid of the old glass cases that the games were in. The kindle display is on an end cap, and the sony's got moved to the far end of that aisle (used to be right at the beginning of it).

Cool. I know the Target near me has the new video game set up. I'll have to swing by and check out the Kindle display. I need a new cover anyway, mine's looking pretty sad right now.

raviendha · 06-09-2010, 07:31 PM

I've been wanting an ereader for quite a while. Picked up the Aluratek Libre thinking I'd like it since it does not have the 'black flash' between page turns. But, I hated it. Only cost $139 and with good reason. It is supposed to be able to read epub but it freezes up for, literally, 30-60 seconds between pages. (sometimes longer) Does great with .txt files but all my books are epub and I do not want to convert them all.

So, it is between the nook & Kindle and I hope I can get used to the black flash. I've played with the nook quite a bit but I really want to compare it to the Kindle. I drove 20 miles to Target the day after the Kindle was to be displayed. There was a sign up on an end cap but it was partially hidden by another product on the shelves.

I asked someone who works there and he didn't know the Kindles were even supposed to be out yet. He brought one from the back but it was in a brown box. Didn't help me much and he didn't want to open it because if I didn't want it they couldn't sell it. I asked him what the difference was in me buying it then returning it if I didn't like it...? Still wouldn't open it for me. He also said the same thing someone else posted on this thread... the company's sales reps will come by if they want a display set up. I left there very, very frustrated. Maybe I'll just stick with my iPod touch and wait until a company comes out with an ereader with a backlight. 90% of my reader is at night anyway.

Ajax · 06-09-2010, 07:35 PM

Endcaps at Target are generally set by a specialized team member over each department.

At times special reps come in to install the displays, however the kindle display was sent to stores via UPS and then just has to be screwed down to the shelf and plugged in. It should have been put out by the person setting the endcap (assuming it's already arrived).

luqmaninbmore · 06-09-2010, 08:35 PM

I found a Target nearby that had the Kindle display. Unfortunately it's busted. It looks like the screen broke; it has a fractured image on it.

06-09-2010, 07:31 PM	#25
raviendha Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle or Nook?	Sign but no display model I've been wanting an ereader for quite a while. Picked up the Aluratek Libre thinking I'd like it since it does not have the 'black flash' between page turns. But, I hated it. Only cost $139 and with good reason. It is supposed to be able to read epub but it freezes up for, literally, 30-60 seconds between pages. (sometimes longer) Does great with .txt files but all my books are epub and I do not want to convert them all. So, it is between the nook & Kindle and I hope I can get used to the black flash. I've played with the nook quite a bit but I really want to compare it to the Kindle. I drove 20 miles to Target the day after the Kindle was to be displayed. There was a sign up on an end cap but it was partially hidden by another product on the shelves. I asked someone who works there and he didn't know the Kindles were even supposed to be out yet. He brought one from the back but it was in a brown box. Didn't help me much and he didn't want to open it because if I didn't want it they couldn't sell it. I asked him what the difference was in me buying it then returning it if I didn't like it...? Still wouldn't open it for me. He also said the same thing someone else posted on this thread... the company's sales reps will come by if they want a display set up. I left there very, very frustrated. Maybe I'll just stick with my iPod touch and wait until a company comes out with an ereader with a backlight. 90% of my reader is at night anyway.

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06-07-2010, 06:57 PM	#18
Hellmark Wizard Posts: 2,592 Karma: 4290425 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Foristell, Missouri, USA Device: Nokia N800, PRS-505, Nook STR Glowlight, Kindle 3, Kobo Libra 2	Here in St Louis I saw a Kindle on display last night. It was kinda funny, both me and my girlfriend said at the same time that it was kind of a design and that we preferred our Sonys. I was surprised how thin it was, given the other additional size.

06-08-2010, 01:29 AM	#19
Poppa1956 Evangelist Posts: 487 Karma: 344188 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon, USA Device: Verizon Ellipsis Tablit w/Kindle and Nook apps.	So, here's my Kindle-Chez Target experience. After we found our way to the Electronics department, I had to search for the "Electronic Readers," as the sign said. They had only two Sony's on display. I snooped around a little, and was finding my way out of the area When an employee made eye-contact with me and offered assistence!! After briefly recovering my shock, I asked about the "Amazon Kindle eReader," noting that it was supposed to be on display at Chez Target "today" (that being Sunday, 6 June AD 2010.) The employee expressed surprise that is was supposed to be that day, and noted they hadn't received a display as yet, only the Kindles and cases for them. He made a point to look up the price ($259) and repeat it to me a few times. He supposed the display would be "set up by a rep. from Amazon or something." Well, kudos to that young person for doing his job. He actually initiated a conversation with me, he knew what I was asking about, but also knew he was restricted from bringing it out into the open. (I worked in retail for over 10 years, I was not about to challenge the little authority he had an demand he bring the product out.)

06-09-2010, 07:35 PM	#26
Ajax Addict Posts: 386 Karma: 17083352 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Device: K4 Touch, Kindle Fire, HP Touchpad	Endcaps at Target are generally set by a specialized team member over each department. At times special reps come in to install the displays, however the kindle display was sent to stores via UPS and then just has to be screwed down to the shelf and plugged in. It should have been put out by the person setting the endcap (assuming it's already arrived).

06-09-2010, 08:35 PM	#27
luqmaninbmore Da'i Posts: 1,144 Karma: 1217499 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baltimore Device: Toshiba Thrive, Kobo Touch, Kindle 1, Aluratek Libre, T-Mobile Comet	I found a Target nearby that had the Kindle display. Unfortunately it's busted. It looks like the screen broke; it has a fractured image on it.

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