Amazon Kindle 2 info, photos leaked - Page 5

astra · 10-06-2008, 12:04 PM

Ladies&Gentlemen

I am beginning to believe that it is NOT a fake kindle 2.
Accordingly to sirmaru's topic over here(which has a link to a source I am inclined to trust....):
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30162

I am speechless.
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However, last time people were saying it is ugly but look how many bought it and actually are happy with it, so I don't think anymore it is a blunder on Amazon's side. I believe they are aiming to a certain group of people who would buy it for all the pros it offers in comparison with other readers out there.

Nate the great · 10-06-2008, 12:08 PM

Don't be concerned. Sirmaru's post linked to CNet. CNet is relying on the same pictures from the exact same source that we have here. They don't have anymore info than we do.

andres_avila · 10-06-2008, 12:38 PM

Oh, come on! That smells like a fake from a mile away, trust me I'm a Mac user and you wouldn't believe how many people do "mockups" of ipods and stuff and try to pass them as the real deal...

I'm a non-believer of this Kindle 2, who's with me?

tsgreer · 10-06-2008, 12:49 PM

I'm afraid that I'm inclined to think that the photos are real. I think we may be seeing a lot of people hoping it's not real and saying that it must be a fake.

I work in Photoshop everyday for my job (graphic artist), so sure, it could be a fake set up, but based on the lighting, placement, color, etc, I don't think it's a Photoshop fake.

Now it may be an early prototype or something, but I have a feeling that it's an actual real world device that someone took a photo of. Maybe a fake real world device (plastic, mock-up, prototype, whatever) but it exists.

I think that the real Kindle 2.0 will look very similar to these pics. Also in the world of pranking, I would think that pranking an ebook device would be pretty low on the list of priorties for someone trying to make a name for themselves.

I just hope that it's not really bigger than the current Kindle like it appears to be in they pics and specs. And if the take away the battery changing option, then that seems a step backward as well.

If this is the real deal, I probably don't see myself updating unless you can change fonts. My biggest issue with my Kindle is I HATE the font they use--I think it's called "Caecilia." I like the Cybook idea of being able to switch out the fonts.

So yeah, I personally think we are sorta doomed to see something like this. But then again, I hope I'm totally wrong and this IS a big prank because I think it's uglier than the current Kindle. I was one of the few that didn't think the current one was ugly, but the Kindle 2 version is a different beast.

Alisa · 10-06-2008, 01:06 PM

That case looks prototype to me. They obviously have gone to great effort to make the Kindle 1.0 very comfortable. The plastics are very pleasant to the touch. The back has a more grippy texture. The button position is way more ergonomic. It was a controversial design already but it seems they made the decisions they made (except for the color) with the feel of the device in mind. I don't see why they would make a less ergonomic version with no real improvements. The plastic on the front looks like the type that leaves fingerprints and makes your hands clammy and the metal back (common on prototypes) is likely more expensive in my experience than the plastic back the Kindle shipped with in addition to being less comfortable in the hands.

astrodad · 10-06-2008, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daffy4u

If your wife is considering the current Kindle for the convenience of the store, what does it matter what Kindle 2.0 looks like? Kindle 1.0 will still have the same convenience (and maybe a software upgrade).

Even though she'll want to access the store, she isn't going to shell out $400 for something that looks like it was designed by an 11 year old.

If older Kindles are still available when we're ready to purchase we'll look at those.

daffy4u · 10-06-2008, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jplumey

Even though she'll want to access the store, she isn't going to shell out $400 for something that looks like it was designed by an 11 year old.

If older Kindles are still available when we're ready to purchase we'll look at those.

I see, you're waiting for something (?) and don't want to purchase a $360 Kindle now. There will always be a Kindle 1.0 available even if it's via eBay from those who choose to upgrade and not keep the older version.

RickyMaveety · 10-06-2008, 04:23 PM

Yah know ..... it doesn't matter to me one way or the other whether it's a fake or not.

I like the way my Kindle looks and works. I am absolutely happy with the Kindle just as it is.

If those photos are of a fake Kindle 2.0, then I don't care because I wouldn't be purchasing that product anyway. If they are not a fake, then I'm still not purchasing it, because again ... I like the look and the features of the product I have.

I've seen some pretty idiotic statements ... like "Sony wins" bantered about. It's not a game, nobody "wins" or "loses." People purchase the type of reader that they like, and that's pretty much it.

If you don't like the Kindle, or don't like the price ... then for heaven's sake don't buy one and stop carping about it. Go purchase something else, or sit on your hands and wait until someone produces a product that you like.

bwaldron · 10-06-2008, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andres_avila

I'm a non-believer of this Kindle 2, who's with me?

I was a non-believer in the leaked Kindle "1" pictures, and was wrong there. So even though I'm not inclined to believe this is the new Kindle, I really shouldn't "vote."

pilotbob · 10-06-2008, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

I've seen some pretty idiotic statements ... like "Sony wins" bantered about. It's not a game, nobody "wins" or "loses." People purchase the type of reader that they like, and that's pretty much it.

It's nice to see a voice of reason. Sometimes people just throw out these sound bits which have not relevance to pragmatism and reality.

BOb

Boston · 10-06-2008, 10:58 PM

Only explanation I can come up with if this the "next" big thing from Amazon:

For the masses to adopt a "standard", eReaders need to become more affordable to the masses. Perhaps dropping the removable battery, SD card, case, swtiches, etc...might mean that is the direction Amazon is headed?

If this got the e-reader price point below $200 (a stretch I know), it may not be so crazy after all.

ciucca · 10-07-2008, 09:37 AM

Perhaps Amazon and Jeff Bezos leaked these pictures on purpose. Maybe they see that sales of the kindle are slipping due to people waiting for the next version. So they leak pictures that are sure to turn people off. Betting potential purchasers waiting on the sidelines for V2, decide to say "oh well I might as well not wait and buy the Kindle now", like me.

It would be a pretty smart business move especially if the new version will not be available until after the holidays.

pilotbob · 10-07-2008, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ciucca

It would be a pretty smart business move especially if the new version will not be available until after the holidays.

Businesses just don't have the time and resources to do crap like that. We barely have enough time and people to do the things we do want to do. Do you work for a large company?

BOb

Alisa · 10-07-2008, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ciucca

Perhaps Amazon and Jeff Bezos leaked these pictures on purpose. Maybe they see that sales of the kindle are slipping due to people waiting for the next version. So they leak pictures that are sure to turn people off. Betting potential purchasers waiting on the sidelines for V2, decide to say "oh well I might as well not wait and buy the Kindle now", like me.

It would be a pretty smart business move especially if the new version will not be available until after the holidays.

That strategy would seem more likely to nudge people towards Sony.

RickyMaveety · 10-07-2008, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ciucca

Perhaps Amazon and Jeff Bezos leaked these pictures on purpose. Maybe they see that sales of the kindle are slipping due to people waiting for the next version. So they leak pictures that are sure to turn people off. Betting potential purchasers waiting on the sidelines for V2, decide to say "oh well I might as well not wait and buy the Kindle now", like me.

It would be a pretty smart business move especially if the new version will not be available until after the holidays.

KInd of a dopey way to run a multi-million dollar business, however, so I rather doubt it.

10-06-2008, 12:49 PM	#64
tsgreer Lovin' the e-book life... Posts: 633 Karma: 2509 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Device: Ebookwise 1150, Sony PRS-505, Amazon Kindle, BeBook (with OpenInkpot)	I'm afraid that I'm inclined to think that the photos are real. I think we may be seeing a lot of people hoping it's not real and saying that it must be a fake. I work in Photoshop everyday for my job (graphic artist), so sure, it could be a fake set up, but based on the lighting, placement, color, etc, I don't think it's a Photoshop fake. Now it may be an early prototype or something, but I have a feeling that it's an actual real world device that someone took a photo of. Maybe a fake real world device (plastic, mock-up, prototype, whatever) but it exists. I think that the real Kindle 2.0 will look very similar to these pics. Also in the world of pranking, I would think that pranking an ebook device would be pretty low on the list of priorties for someone trying to make a name for themselves. I just hope that it's not really bigger than the current Kindle like it appears to be in they pics and specs. And if the take away the battery changing option, then that seems a step backward as well. If this is the real deal, I probably don't see myself updating unless you can change fonts. My biggest issue with my Kindle is I HATE the font they use--I think it's called "Caecilia." I like the Cybook idea of being able to switch out the fonts. So yeah, I personally think we are sorta doomed to see something like this. But then again, I hope I'm totally wrong and this IS a big prank because I think it's uglier than the current Kindle. I was one of the few that didn't think the current one was ugly, but the Kindle 2 version is a different beast. Last edited by tsgreer; 10-06-2008 at 12:57 PM.

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10-06-2008, 12:04 PM	#61
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	Ladies&Gentlemen I am beginning to believe that it is NOT a fake kindle 2. Accordingly to sirmaru's topic over here(which has a link to a source I am inclined to trust....): https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30162 I am speechless. .... .... ... However, last time people were saying it is ugly but look how many bought it and actually are happy with it, so I don't think anymore it is a blunder on Amazon's side. I believe they are aiming to a certain group of people who would buy it for all the pros it offers in comparison with other readers out there.

10-06-2008, 12:08 PM	#62
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	Don't be concerned. Sirmaru's post linked to CNet. CNet is relying on the same pictures from the exact same source that we have here. They don't have anymore info than we do.

10-06-2008, 12:38 PM	#63
andres_avila Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: none	Oh, come on! That smells like a fake from a mile away, trust me I'm a Mac user and you wouldn't believe how many people do "mockups" of ipods and stuff and try to pass them as the real deal... I'm a non-believer of this Kindle 2, who's with me?

10-06-2008, 01:06 PM	#65
Alisa Gadget Geek Posts: 2,324 Karma: 22221 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Paperwhite, Kindle 3 (retired), Skindle 1.2 (retired)	That case looks prototype to me. They obviously have gone to great effort to make the Kindle 1.0 very comfortable. The plastics are very pleasant to the touch. The back has a more grippy texture. The button position is way more ergonomic. It was a controversial design already but it seems they made the decisions they made (except for the color) with the feel of the device in mind. I don't see why they would make a less ergonomic version with no real improvements. The plastic on the front looks like the type that leaves fingerprints and makes your hands clammy and the metal back (common on prototypes) is likely more expensive in my experience than the plastic back the Kindle shipped with in addition to being less comfortable in the hands.

10-06-2008, 04:23 PM	#68
RickyMaveety Holy S**T!!! Posts: 5,213 Karma: 108401 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California!! Device: Kindle and iPad	Yah know ..... it doesn't matter to me one way or the other whether it's a fake or not. I like the way my Kindle looks and works. I am absolutely happy with the Kindle just as it is. If those photos are of a fake Kindle 2.0, then I don't care because I wouldn't be purchasing that product anyway. If they are not a fake, then I'm still not purchasing it, because again ... I like the look and the features of the product I have. I've seen some pretty idiotic statements ... like "Sony wins" bantered about. It's not a game, nobody "wins" or "loses." People purchase the type of reader that they like, and that's pretty much it. If you don't like the Kindle, or don't like the price ... then for heaven's sake don't buy one and stop carping about it. Go purchase something else, or sit on your hands and wait until someone produces a product that you like.

10-06-2008, 10:58 PM	#71
Boston Fanatic Posts: 555 Karma: 40032 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boston :) Device: Kindle, Kobo Aura H20, Pixel XL	Only explanation I can come up with if this the "next" big thing from Amazon: For the masses to adopt a "standard", eReaders need to become more affordable to the masses. Perhaps dropping the removable battery, SD card, case, swtiches, etc...might mean that is the direction Amazon is headed? If this got the e-reader price point below $200 (a stretch I know), it may not be so crazy after all.

10-07-2008, 09:37 AM	#72
ciucca Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: kindle	Perhaps Amazon and Jeff Bezos leaked these pictures on purpose. Maybe they see that sales of the kindle are slipping due to people waiting for the next version. So they leak pictures that are sure to turn people off. Betting potential purchasers waiting on the sidelines for V2, decide to say "oh well I might as well not wait and buy the Kindle now", like me. It would be a pretty smart business move especially if the new version will not be available until after the holidays.

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