Per Ars Technica, recent moves by Amazon pertinent to its Kindle reader indicate Amazon is unlikely to launch its own tablet.
The company recently offered royalty fees to ebook publishers and then followed it up by announcing the availability of an SDK and the launching of a Kindle app store. And while EA Mobile's participation in the Kindle app store has led some analysts to suggest Amazon may have a non E-ink-based tablet capable of video waiting in the wings, Ars Technica's Jon Stokes thinks otherwise.
Part of the Kindle's success is Whispernet, the pre-paid, unlimited Internet access that comes with it. This model has worked because the Kindle's E-Ink display's combo of low resolution and slow refresh rate ensures the bandwidth load that any app can put on Whispernet is very low. But it would not be true of a media tablet that would have to rely on WiFi or 3G, the price of which would be high.
Moreover an Amazon tablet would simply be another me-too product in a deepening sea of Wifi-enabled, portable media players, including a myriad of generic models from China. Amazon's hopes to distinguish it will rely on making it the exclusive platform for its Kindle store. But that in turn would only isolate the Kindle store against competitors like Google Books, Barnes & Nobles, and Hearst who are making their contents available on as many devices as possible.
Furthermore, Amazon has just bought e-book reader software maker Lexcycle, so it's likely the company plans to bring the Kindle Store to many different mobile devices than it is that they'll launch their own tablet.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Why Amazon won't launch its own tablet, but will use Apple's
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
HP Mini 210 Netbook on Sale at Amazon
Amazon has the HP Mini 210 netbook on sale right now. Standard specs include Intel Atom Processor N450, 1.66GHz, Windows 7 starter, 10.1” 1024 x 600 display, 1 GB RAM, 160GB SATA HD,802.11b/g, and Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150.
Several configurations are available with the HP210-1030NR with 9.75 hours of battery life listed at $333.51 and the HP Mini 210-1010NR with 4.25 hours at $304.96.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Hot Last Minute Holiday Netbook Deals Available On Amazon
From I4U News -
Amazon has several netbooks on sale under $300 with free two-day shipping so that they will arrive before December 24th. The lowest priced is the Acer Aspire One with a 6-cell battery, 250GB HDD and Windows 7 selling for $279.99. Another Acer, the AOD250-1584 with the more powerful Intel N280 Atom Processor, Wifi 802.11N lists for $299.99. And Amazon netbook sales charts leader Asus Eee PC 1005HA-PU17 Windows 7 (with 10.5 hour battery life) is available for $338.95.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Asus Eee 1005HA is new bestselling Netbook on Amazon
Per I4U News the Asus Eee 1000HE has been the bestselling netbook on Amazon for several months now. The 10.1" unit boasts of a very long battery life of 10.5 hours. Other specs include 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 Processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, black or blue colors, and Windows XP.
It is on sale on Amazon.com for $389.99.
Monday, November 17, 2008
OLPC 'Give 1 Get 1' Laptop Program Now Available on Amazon
From PC World -
OLPC has launched its Give 1 Get 1 program for the second straight year, this time with Amazon handling sales and distribution. Amazon will begin taking orders on Monday, with the XO laptops shipping out within 30-days in the U.S. or longer for people ordering from the U.K. or other parts of the world.
The program allows people to buy one of the iconic green mini-laptops and donate one to a child in the developing world at the same time for just US$399.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Amazon lists HP 2133 at $299
Amazon is now selling the HP 2133 for only $299 with free shipping to boot. Expect other deals as the holiday seasons approaches.
Product Features and Technical Details
Product Features
* Buy with confidence!
* HP 2133 Mini-Note PC - Smart Buy VIA C7-M Processor (1.0GHz) 8.9" diagonal WXGA (1280x768), 4GB Flas
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard
* Hardware Platform: PC
* Processor: 1 GHz
* System Bus Speed: 400
Special Features
* Condition: New
* Operating Systems: SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
* Platform: Notebook PC
* Expansion Ports: 1 - Express Card Slot/54
* PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: N/A
* PS/2 Mouse Connectors: N/A
* Serial Communication Ports: N/A
* Parallel Ports: N/A
* USB Ports: 2
* FireWire Ports: N/A
* Fast Infrared Ports (FIR): N/A
* LAN Ports: 1
* Modem Ports: N/A
* Audio Out Jacks: 1
* Line In Jacks: N/A
* Microphone Jacks: 1
* VGA Ports: 1
* S-Video Connectors: N/A
* DVI Video: N/A
* Port Replicator/Connector: N/A
* Processor Brand: VIA
Hard Drive
* Manufacturer: Solid state
Cases and Expandability
* Size (LWH): 0 inches, 0 inches, 0 inches
* Weight: 7 pounds
Power
* Rated Charge (normal use): 2.25 hours
Monday, May 12, 2008
Asus Eee PC 900 pre-order on Amazon started
From I4U News -
Amazon has started to take pre-orders for both new Asus Eee 900 notebooks for USD549.99 each. While it does not have a ship date yet, it is expected shipments will start May 12.
Amazon Asus Eee PC 20G Linux Order Page.
Amazon Asus Eee PC 12G Windows Order Page.