Direction of the next Kindle?

Daithi · 02-04-2010, 04:27 PM

The Technologizer has a nice article on the future direction of the next Kindle. My synopsis kind of sucks, so you should probably read the article before voting.

pboss · 02-04-2010, 04:38 PM

My philosophy: Supercheap, disposable Kindle for the masses.

bwaldron · 02-04-2010, 04:43 PM

I think that there will be more than one "new" Kindle. A basic inexpensive model (which may actually be the existing K2 at a lower price), a touch-screen enabled version (and the existing DX staying as is for now).

The next (K4) generation will introduce color into one of more of the models.

rcuadro · 02-04-2010, 07:08 PM

I voted for the cheap kindle. It is the price that keeps me from getting one for my 12 year old...

fugazied · 02-04-2010, 07:56 PM

I don't think the next one will be super cheap. Cheaper, yes. But they must have a color screen to remain competitive with the touchscreen color devices (yes the iPad).

I'm sure those mirasol screens aren't that cheap to buy, so that will keep the Kindle price relatively stable. We might see a $400 Kindle DX 2, $200 Kindle 3.

I predict a color screen, slightly cheaper price point, models coming with 8 or 16gb and Amazon really promoting the heck out of magazine and newspaper subscriptions. It will be very popular and it will also be another nail in the coffin for print newspapers.

I hope the new Kindle isn't a touchscreen device. Dedicated e-readers don't need touch imo, generic devices with apps/games like the iPad do.

delphidb96 · 02-04-2010, 08:21 PM

I want Amazon to concentrate on two versions of the Kindle, Supercheap *and* Ultimate!

Supercheap (and I'm talking retail price of $75 or less) would be fine for giving as gifts to kids and friends/family who're mostly into reading.

Ultimate would be for those who simply cannot function without 'everything-and-the-kitchen-sink' features.

Derek

Daithi · 02-04-2010, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delphidb96

I want Amazon to concentrate on two versions of the Kindle, Supercheap *and* Ultimate!

Supercheap (and I'm talking retail price of $75 or less) would be fine for giving as gifts to kids and friends/family who're mostly into reading.

Ultimate would be for those who simply cannot function without 'everything-and-the-kitchen-sink' features.

Derek

I agree 100%! I'd like to see the 6" Kindle line stick to just being an ereader -- basic funtionality and make it CHEAP. The 10" line (or 11.5" line) could add all the bells and whistles -- color Mirasol screen, video, touch screen, games, 3g/4g, you name it.

Alisa · 02-05-2010, 08:43 PM

I could see them doing a premium color Kindle and a cheap or even free economy Kindle. Now that the major publishers are going to force them to take a profit on the new releases, maybe they'll be able to make a free Kindle work. Of course, that's if enough people actually pay the higher prices.

kennyc · 02-05-2010, 08:52 PM

I'm happy with my K2 and Sony's. I want CONTENT!

CHEAP CONTENT!

rcuadro · 02-05-2010, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyc

I want CONTENT!

CHEAP CONTENT!

With the way publishers are crying I dont think you will get it both ways

Sydney's Mom · 02-06-2010, 12:06 AM

I would like to see color, for my beautiful Calibre library, and all the book covers. Of course, for reading, black and white is fine.

Please, no touch screen. I love the little buttons-just a click, I only have to move 1 finger a 1/4".

View Poll Results: In what direction do you think the next Kindle will go?
The Ultimate E-Reader Superkindle (focus is on ereading, but may incl. color, touch, etc.)	44	61.97%
The iPad-Only-Better Superkindle (the ultimate multi-purpose device)	3	4.23%
The Supercheapkindle (at $99 how could anyone resist?)	27	38.03%
Hey, maybe the iPad is the Superkindle (scrap the Kindle and focus on content for the iPad)	3	4.23%
The Superkindle Everywhere (scrap the Kindle and focus on content for any reader/device)	3	4.23%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 71. You may not vote on this poll

02-04-2010, 04:27 PM	#1
Daithi Publishers are evil! Posts: 2,418 Karma: 36205264 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Various Kindles	Direction of the next Kindle? The Technologizer has a nice article on the future direction of the next Kindle. My synopsis kind of sucks, so you should probably read the article before voting.

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02-04-2010, 04:38 PM	#2
pboss Evangelist Posts: 408 Karma: 646 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: none	My philosophy: Supercheap, disposable Kindle for the masses.

02-04-2010, 04:43 PM	#3
bwaldron Wizard Posts: 1,229 Karma: 543210 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee Device: Kindles: Paperwhite Signature Ed., Oasis 2, Voyage	I think that there will be more than one "new" Kindle. A basic inexpensive model (which may actually be the existing K2 at a lower price), a touch-screen enabled version (and the existing DX staying as is for now). The next (K4) generation will introduce color into one of more of the models.

02-04-2010, 07:08 PM	#4
rcuadro Wizard Posts: 1,686 Karma: 874275 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Device: Kindle DX	I voted for the cheap kindle. It is the price that keeps me from getting one for my 12 year old...

02-04-2010, 07:56 PM	#5
fugazied Wizard Posts: 1,305 Karma: 1958 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: iPod Touch	I don't think the next one will be super cheap. Cheaper, yes. But they must have a color screen to remain competitive with the touchscreen color devices (yes the iPad). I'm sure those mirasol screens aren't that cheap to buy, so that will keep the Kindle price relatively stable. We might see a $400 Kindle DX 2, $200 Kindle 3. I predict a color screen, slightly cheaper price point, models coming with 8 or 16gb and Amazon really promoting the heck out of magazine and newspaper subscriptions. It will be very popular and it will also be another nail in the coffin for print newspapers. I hope the new Kindle isn't a touchscreen device. Dedicated e-readers don't need touch imo, generic devices with apps/games like the iPad do.

02-04-2010, 08:21 PM	#6
delphidb96 Wizard Posts: 2,999 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Citrus Heights, California Device: TWO Kindle 2s, one each Bookeen Cybook Gen3, Sony PRS-500, Axim X51V	I want Amazon to concentrate on two versions of the Kindle, Supercheap and Ultimate! Supercheap (and I'm talking retail price of $75 or less) would be fine for giving as gifts to kids and friends/family who're mostly into reading. Ultimate would be for those who simply cannot function without 'everything-and-the-kitchen-sink' features. Derek

02-05-2010, 08:43 PM	#8
Alisa Gadget Geek Posts: 2,324 Karma: 22221 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Paperwhite, Kindle 3 (retired), Skindle 1.2 (retired)	I could see them doing a premium color Kindle and a cheap or even free economy Kindle. Now that the major publishers are going to force them to take a profit on the new releases, maybe they'll be able to make a free Kindle work. Of course, that's if enough people actually pay the higher prices.

02-05-2010, 08:52 PM	#9
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,891 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	I'm happy with my K2 and Sony's. I want CONTENT! CHEAP CONTENT!

02-06-2010, 12:06 AM	#11
Sydney's Mom Wizard Posts: 2,896 Karma: 6995721 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Idaho, on the side of a mountain Device: Kindle Oasis, Fire 3d Gen and 5th Gen and Samsung Tab S	I would like to see color, for my beautiful Calibre library, and all the book covers. Of course, for reading, black and white is fine. Please, no touch screen. I love the little buttons-just a click, I only have to move 1 finger a 1/4".

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