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blog.wired.com - 8/27/2008

Rumor: Thinner, Stylish, Cheaper Kindle Coming Soon

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Amazon.com's unarguably ugly Kindle e-book reader is getting a makeover. A redesigned Kindle that is visibly thinner, has a better screen, and is higher on the style quotient is coming in the next few weeks, says BusinessWeek citing a source close to Amazon. The redesigned Kindle could also have an attractive price tag. Amazon could price it at $249 or $299, down from the $359 ...

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businessweek.com - 8/26/2008

Here Comes Kindle 2.0

— businessweek.com — My sources say the new version is significantly thinner, has a better screen, is more stylish and... includes fixes to some of the user interface annoyances with the first version. One person that has seen the device says it is as big a leap from its ... (more) Here Comes Kindle 2.0

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blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com - 8/23/2008

New version of Kindle in development & more

— blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com — Amazon is working on a new version of the Kindle, and sees a big opportunity to market... its e-book reader to college students, McAdams Wright Ragen analyst Tim Bueneman said Friday in an e-mailed note based on meetings with management. (more) New version of Kindle in development & more

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techcrunch.com - 8/24/2008

Amazon Confirms Student Version Of Kindle

— techcrunch.com — Amazon confirmed our speculation that they are planning to target colleges and universities with a new version... of the Kindle, reports the Seattle PI. Textbooks are a $5.5 billion annual market, and most publishers now offer electronic versions of ... (more) Amazon Confirms Student Version Of Kindle

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Redesigned Amazon Kindle coming soon?
SlashGear — ... this re-do may be available within the next few weeks, with a lowered price tag to bring the device to more consumers. How much lowered? Rumor has it you will be able to grab a Kindle of your very own for between $250-300 as opposed to the current $359. This move should make the Amazon Kindle more appealing to more people. It is believed their primary target is students, who may have been put off by the first gen Kindle’s homely appearance and high price. [via Gadget Lab at Wired] ...