Kindle 2.0 eta?

noxxle · 05-14-2008, 10:08 PM

Has amazon made any announcements or suggestions about when they will be releasing an updated version? If not, any predictions? Also, how well does the kindle resell? If I buy one, I will probably sell it after about 6 months.

Ervserver · 05-14-2008, 10:21 PM

Not heard anything in regards to a new Kindle, had one software update so far

HarryT · 05-15-2008, 06:37 AM

The main problem, I'd guess, with reselling is the fact that the Kindle is currently a single-country device, which severely restricts the size of the market for re-selling it. Any other device - Sony, iLiad, CyBook, etc - has a world-wide marketplace for it. Two of the three eInk devices I've so-far re-sold have been bought by buyers in other countries.

noxxle · 05-15-2008, 11:33 AM

Is the warranty transferable? And is there any way to purchase an extended warranty?

dugbug · 05-15-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

The main problem, I'd guess, with reselling is the fact that the Kindle is currently a single-country device, which severely restricts the size of the market for re-selling it. Any other device - Sony, iLiad, CyBook, etc - has a world-wide marketplace for it. Two of the three eInk devices I've so-far re-sold have been bought by buyers in other countries.

What would that have to do with a v2.0?

Ervserver · 05-15-2008, 10:45 PM

not at this time

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Originally Posted by noxxle

Is the warranty transferable? And is there any way to purchase an extended warranty?

noxxle · 05-15-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ervserver

not at this time

Does your statement apply to BOTH transferability and extended warranty?

HarryT · 05-16-2008, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dugbug

What would that have to do with a v2.0?

Please go back and read the original poster's question. I was answering the part which said:

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Also, how well does the kindle resell?

lovebeta · 05-16-2008, 04:32 PM

Let me give a shoot-in-the-dark estimation: maybe this coming holiday shopping season? I think it makes sense to do a yearly update -- Just like what sony did with PRS series.

I wouldn't worry that much about kindle resell value. There were some faults with Kindle 1, like huge buttons (I actually enjoy it personally). The majority of them, however, were software issues. Given Amazon's business model on content, I think we will get firmware update even when K2 comes out.

On the other hand, it seemed that Sony had abandoned PRS500 users altogether. I am not surprised -- Sony is such a nasty HARDWARE manufacture and all they want you to do is to upgrade to the latest models. Yuk...

lovebeta · 05-16-2008, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

The main problem, I'd guess, with reselling is the fact that the Kindle is currently a single-country device, which severely restricts the size of the market for re-selling it. Any other device - Sony, iLiad, CyBook, etc - has a world-wide marketplace for it. Two of the three eInk devices I've so-far re-sold have been bought by buyers in other countries.

I think there is one factor about kindle: there are no resellers other than Amazon. That means no below-MSRP new ones to undercut the used devices. There are some sub-$400 units on sale on eBay, but I guess they belong to the stupid speculators and will die out sooner than later.

Harry, I am curious, what were the three eInk devices you flipped? How much were the buy-sell spreads, if you don't mind? I kinda wanna try more devices but not sure how much that'll cost me.

pilotbob · 05-16-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lovebeta

On the other hand, it seemed that Sony had abandoned PRS500 users altogether. I am not surprised -- Sony is such a nasty HARDWARE manufacture and all they want you to do is to upgrade to the latest models. Yuk...

Sort of like Apple, which everyone loves and says is an awesome company?

BOb

lovebeta · 05-16-2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Sort of like Apple, which everyone loves and says is an awesome company?

BOb

So you define these apple-fans as everyone? lol

Apple is indeed an awesome company... to investors, not to the consumers. Yeah, I feel so comfortable to park my money in such a company with awesome capability to rip off its *fans*.

pilotbob · 05-16-2008, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lovebeta

So you define these apple-fans as everyone? lol

Given how popular the iPod and iPhone are, the "ubiquitious" everyone...

BOb

HarryT · 05-17-2008, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by lovebeta

Harry, I am curious, what were the three eInk devices you flipped? How much were the buy-sell spreads, if you don't mind? I kinda wanna try more devices but not sure how much that'll cost me.

Two different Sonys and an iLiad. In each case, I sold them for about 70% of what I paid for them, which seemed fair to me.

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Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	Not heard anything in regards to a new Kindle, had one software update so far

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The main problem, I'd guess, with reselling is the fact that the Kindle is currently a single-country device, which severely restricts the size of the market for re-selling it. Any other device - Sony, iLiad, CyBook, etc - has a world-wide marketplace for it. Two of the three eInk devices I've so-far re-sold have been bought by buyers in other countries.

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noxxle Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007	Is the warranty transferable? And is there any way to purchase an extended warranty?

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lovebeta Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 406 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Amazon Kindle 2, Amazon Kindle, Sony PRS-505	Let me give a shoot-in-the-dark estimation: maybe this coming holiday shopping season? I think it makes sense to do a yearly update -- Just like what sony did with PRS series. I wouldn't worry that much about kindle resell value. There were some faults with Kindle 1, like huge buttons (I actually enjoy it personally). The majority of them, however, were software issues. Given Amazon's business model on content, I think we will get firmware update even when K2 comes out. On the other hand, it seemed that Sony had abandoned PRS500 users altogether. I am not surprised -- Sony is such a nasty HARDWARE manufacture and all they want you to do is to upgrade to the latest models. Yuk...

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