engadget.com - 10/22/2009
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The only thing better than unannounced functionality is an automatic, surprise refund on your purchase. With the international version of Amazon's 6-inch Kindle you get both. Several readers who ordered the $279 international Kindle have received the following email:
Good news! Due to ...
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Amazon axe US-only Kindle, international Kindle now $259
SlashGear —
... speeds; a 4.4mb ebook took several minutes to download.
However, on the plus side there’s Wikipedia access from the “experimental” browser, a surprise given that Amazon had said that international Kindles wouldn’t have any browser functionality outside of the US. That at least saves you $99 for a WikiReader. We’re yet to see an international version of the Kindle DX, but Amazon have confirmed that one is in the pipeline.
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One World, One Kindle
Technologizer —
... As Engadget’s Thomas Ricker is reporting, Amazon has now killed the old Kindle, marked the new one down to $259, and will be issuing $20 rebates to everyone who paid $279. As Thomas points out, this not only logically streamlines the Kindle lineup, but responds to the announcement of Barnes & Noble’s Nook, which will cost $259 and ...
International Kindle comes with Christmas gift, Easter egg
GMSV —
... “), and the early buyers are finding a couple of surprises. The first is word that they’ll be getting $20 back from Amazon . “Good news!” says the e-mail. “Due to strong customer demand for our newest Kindle with U.S. and international wireless, we are consolidating our family of 6″ Kindles. As part of this consolidation, we are lowering the price of the Kindle you just purchased from $279 down to $259. You don’t need to do anything to get the lower price we are automatically issuing you a $20 refund.” So, one version, one price for the globe not coincidentally the same ...
Amazon’s international edition Kindle is now $20 cheaper
Gadgetell —
... anyone that falls into that category should see the refund come in the “next few days.”
Personally, I am still sporting the original Kindle, but have been dreaming about the Nook since it was announced the other day. I am thinking a trip to a local Barnes & Noble may be in order. But that said, I will most keep my original Kindle until either Barnes & Noble or Amazon release an ebook reader for Android.
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Amazon Slims Down Kindles, Prices
Gearlog —
... Amazon's domestic and international Kindles both use the GSM international wireless standard. The most reasonable explanation for the price cut is a competitive one; the rival Barnes & Noble Nook costs $259 as well. Wired also discovered that the international version does offer some Web browsing, as long as the only site users want to visit is Wikipedia. Pictures that appear on the site, however, are not rendered, Wired reported. Hat tip to Engadget.
International Kindle Buyers Surprised With Refund
Mashable! —
... Lo and behold, folks who pre-ordered the international Kindle got an email from Amazon letting them know that “due to strong customer demand,” the company has decided to drop the price of the worldwide Kindle to $259 to match the U.S. version. Those who pre-ordered will automatically get a $20 refund credited to their Amazon accounts. ...
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Amazon confirms international Kindle DX is on the way too
engadget.com 10/14/2009 —
Amazon made a fairly big splash in announcing that the standard-issue Kindle would finally be available in an international edition , but it's now also rather quietly confirmed that the larger Kindle DX will be soon become a bit of a globetrotter ...
Amazon axe US-only Kindle, international Kindle now $259
slashgear.com 10/22/2009 — Amazon have rejigged their Kindle range , seemingly discontinuing the previous US-only Kindle 2 and reducing the price of the international version to $259. Presumably acting in response to the recently announced Barnes and Noble nook , which is also priced at $259, Amazon have been informing ...
Amazon Kindle Go International
hardwaresphere.com 10/9/2009 —
This is an exciting news for Amazon Kindle 2 fans on the Non-English Speaking countries. Amazon is going to sell its new version of Kindle and allow more than 100 other countries to buy, download, and read their books in less than 60 seconds. This is great because the user in the ...
Amazon to take its other Kindle, the DX, international next year
techflash.com 10/8/2009 — Amazon.com generated a lot of headlines this week by taking its Kindle reader international , giving it the ability to wirelessly download books and other content in more than 100 countries. But the global rollout was strictly for the entry-level ...
Amazon launches Kindle for PC
techradar.com 10/23/2009 — Amazon has celebrated record sales of its Kindle electronic reader this month by introducing international editions of the e-book and by launching a new application that lets you read your Kindle e-books on your laptop. Amazon has announced that Kindle for PC will be made available in November ...
Amazon confirm International Kindle DX is coming
slashgear.com 10/9/2009 — Having announced earlier this week that their Kindle ebook reader would be available in more than 100 countries worldwide, in the shape of a GSM version with international data roaming, Amazon have also confirmed that they plan an international ...
Kindle now with International wireless
gizmosforgeeks.com 10/19/2009 — The 6″ Amazon Kindle e-reader is now available (today) for use overseas with free wireless where available. Note that this is not the larger Kindle DX, but the same 6″ US reader with International support in over 100 countries. The Kindle store features over 350,000 titles plus ...
International Kindle Crippled at Launch: No Web Access Outside US
wired.com 10/13/2009 —
You already knew that the International Kindle, if bought in the US, would only allow downloading of books from overseas. This will cost an extra two bucks a book, and means that you cannot access the web through the Kindle’s browser when ...
Nook eBook Reader Ups Ante —
InformationWeek - All Stories And Blogs 10/22/2009
Barnes & Noble just announced their Nook eBook reader, which should be available next month in time for Christmas. Priced at $259 just like the Amazon Kindle it adds a few features. It also could be a sign of things to come in the smartphone world. ...
Amazon to release free Kindle software for PC —
SFGate: Technology 10/22/2009
Amazon.com Inc. is trying to get more people to buy the electronic books that are compatible with its Kindle gadget by offering free software for people to read them on a computer. The Seattle-based online retailer said Thursday that it will release ...
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