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Old 09-06-2007, 11:25 AM   #1
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Amazon Kindle costs $400-500 / this October

So guys... contrary to what's been rumored before, the Kindle will not not be subsidized and will cost a lot more - even more than the Sony Reader! That is, if the New York Times did a proper job in researching it:

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In October, the online retailer Amazon.com will unveil the Kindle, an electronic book reader that has been the subject of industry speculation for a year, according to several people who have tried the device and are familiar with Amazon’s plans. The Kindle will be priced at $400 to $500 and will wirelessly connect to an e-book store on Amazon’s site.
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Several people who have seen the Kindle say this is where the device’s central innovation lies — in its ability to download books and periodicals, and browse the Web, without connecting to a computer. They also say Amazon will pack some free offerings onto the device, like reference books, and offer customers a choice of subscriptions to feeds from major newspapers like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and the French newspaper Le Monde.

The device also has a keyboard, so its users can take notes when reading or navigate the Web to look something up. A scroll wheel and a progress indicator next to the main screen, will help users navigate Web pages and texts on the device.

People familiar with the Kindle also have a few complaints. The device has a Web browser, but using it is a poor experience, because the Kindle’s screen, also from E Ink, does not display animation or color.
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Old 09-06-2007, 11:32 AM   #2
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Hey, TadW. I think that party has already started.
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Old 09-07-2007, 05:03 AM   #3
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Thanks Jason! Looks like I really missed the party earlier
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