Amazon Tablet news

Atilla · 09-06-2011, 05:30 PM

Here is some more Amazon tablet hype.

http://technology.canoe.ca/2011/09/05/18641856.html

With those specs, 250 bucks is too much for me since I have no interest for streaming movies or music.

I would pay 250 if it was 10" just to read comic books on it.

hn333 · 09-06-2011, 05:42 PM

I'll buy it if I can steam netflix on it.

tubemonkey · 09-06-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hn333

I'll buy it if I can steam netflix on it.

You'll need to hack it first. Netflix and Nook are two of many apps missing from Amazon's Appstore. Also missing is Google's entire app suite.

JeremyR · 09-06-2011, 06:17 PM

All that article does it talk about the previous article. And how can an article like that mention the iPad or Playbook, but miss the obvious comparison, the Nook Color?

And I really don't understand why people want to root the Amazon tablet, since it looks like the Nook Color has better specs if you just want an Android tablet cheap.

tubemonkey · 09-06-2011, 06:33 PM

The Kindle Tablet is shaping up to be a better Nook Color than B&N's attempt; mainly due to Amazon's complete media ecosystem. Lock it in and most people won't care.

Give kudos to B&N for developing a great Android tablet for half the price. All the consumer needed to do was a simple and reversible hack.

This holiday season will see at least 3 quality Android tablets in the $200~$250 price range: Kindle Tab, Lenovo IdeaPad, Nook Color. Great news for the average consumer.

SCION · 09-06-2011, 06:37 PM

I won't be hacking the Amazon tablet. I think I'll be content with all it has to offer. If it has a good screen like the Nook and lighter weight, I'll more than likely "Add to Cart".

RainingLemur · 09-06-2011, 06:51 PM

Like I've said before, if the Amazon tablet (whatever the name is going to be) is going to be as easily root-able as the Nook Color is, I'll happily upgrade. Of course, assuming that the screen looks and works well, and all that other jive. From there, I'll either sell off the Nook or give it to my younger brother, or something.

hn333 · 09-06-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

You'll need to hack it first. Netflix and Nook are two of many apps missing from Amazon's Appstore. Also missing is Google's entire app suite.

You think Amazon would stop Netflix from selling their app at Amazon's app store?

Beryl · 09-07-2011, 02:13 AM

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TechCrunch, which said it had played with a testing prototype, reported that the plan was for Amazon to offer Amazon Prime — its $79-a-year Internet streaming service — for free along with the gadget.

Interesting wording. Amazon Prime includes streaming from a relatively large movie DB but that isn't it's primary purpose. Free Prime would make the tablet essentially $176 to current Prime members.

tubemonkey · 09-07-2011, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Beryl

Interesting wording. Amazon Prime includes streaming from a relatively large movie DB but that isn't it's primary purpose. Free Prime would make the tablet essentially $176 to current Prime members.

It's really not that large:

Amz Instant Video = 50,850
Prime Instant Video = 2,917

tubemonkey · 09-07-2011, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by hn333

You think Amazon would stop Netflix from selling their app at Amazon's app store?

I'm thinking they already did. It's competition to Amazon Instant Video. So is Hulu and it's also missing.

captkjaneway · 09-07-2011, 06:35 AM

Still not sure what an AMazon tablet will give us over a. n. other tablet personally - can someone convince me?

rhadin · 09-07-2011, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by hn333

You think Amazon would stop Netflix from selling their app at Amazon's app store?

Yes, because it would compete with Amazon's own streaming video. Bezos wants to lock you in, not give you choices. If he wanted to give you choices, he would embrace ePub and Adobe's ADE.

HarryT · 09-07-2011, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JeremyR

All that article does it talk about the previous article. And how can an article like that mention the iPad or Playbook, but miss the obvious comparison, the Nook Color?

The NC is only sold in the US and is, therefore, irrelevant to most of us. Amazon will, I'm sure, sell their tablet world-wide, and hence a comparison to the equally world-wide iPad makes more sense.

tubemonkey · 09-07-2011, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by captkjaneway

Still not sure what an AMazon tablet will give us over a. n. other tablet personally - can someone convince me?

Can't at this point, since the actual price and specs aren't available.

09-06-2011, 05:30 PM	#1
Atilla Addict Posts: 224 Karma: 619496 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kindle 3, Kindle 3 3G, Kobo Touch, Playbook, Kobo Clara HD	Amazon Tablet news Here is some more Amazon tablet hype. http://technology.canoe.ca/2011/09/05/18641856.html With those specs, 250 bucks is too much for me since I have no interest for streaming movies or music. I would pay 250 if it was 10" just to read comic books on it.

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09-06-2011, 05:42 PM	#2
hn333 Addict Posts: 255 Karma: 316188 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: Kindle, Kindle Fire	I'll buy it if I can steam netflix on it.

09-06-2011, 06:17 PM	#4
JeremyR Guru Posts: 973 Karma: 2458402 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Louis Device: Kindle Keyboard, Nook HD+	All that article does it talk about the previous article. And how can an article like that mention the iPad or Playbook, but miss the obvious comparison, the Nook Color? And I really don't understand why people want to root the Amazon tablet, since it looks like the Nook Color has better specs if you just want an Android tablet cheap.

09-06-2011, 06:33 PM	#5
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,477 Karma: 158151390 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	The Kindle Tablet is shaping up to be a better Nook Color than B&N's attempt; mainly due to Amazon's complete media ecosystem. Lock it in and most people won't care. Give kudos to B&N for developing a great Android tablet for half the price. All the consumer needed to do was a simple and reversible hack. This holiday season will see at least 3 quality Android tablets in the $200~$250 price range: Kindle Tab, Lenovo IdeaPad, Nook Color. Great news for the average consumer.

09-06-2011, 06:37 PM	#6
SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	I won't be hacking the Amazon tablet. I think I'll be content with all it has to offer. If it has a good screen like the Nook and lighter weight, I'll more than likely "Add to Cart".

09-06-2011, 06:51 PM	#7
RainingLemur Spork Connoisseur Posts: 2,355 Karma: 16780603 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Nook Color	Like I've said before, if the Amazon tablet (whatever the name is going to be) is going to be as easily root-able as the Nook Color is, I'll happily upgrade. Of course, assuming that the screen looks and works well, and all that other jive. From there, I'll either sell off the Nook or give it to my younger brother, or something.

09-07-2011, 06:35 AM	#12
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	Still not sure what an AMazon tablet will give us over a. n. other tablet personally - can someone convince me?

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