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Blackberry Playbook to be $199

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Send to KindleTweet What Blackberry called, “The best thing since the first Blackberry” is now seeing yet another price redection to the price of $200 for the 16GB model. This QNX powered tablet launched without email, calender and contacts applications which made it feel as though the device was rushed. This was origionally priced at $500, but this price drop should help sales a lot, though it is now in direct competition with the Amazon Kindle Fire also priced at $200. It is not known when this will be happening, but it should be coming before the holidays arrive. Which would you choose? Read more »

Why the Kindle Fire will succeed

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Send to KindleTweetWhen the Kindle Fire was introduced back in September, there were some skeptical people. Many thought that Amazon reaching the $200 price point would mean the tablet experience would be much worse than on other tablets at higher price points. They mentioned the lack of cameras, Bluetooth, a microphone, and more. But it doesn’t matter. Here’s why. When doubters mention the lack of these features, they aren’t thinking of the Kindle Fire’s target market. The Fire is for people who want to sit back and just play some games, read books, and watch movies. The new document translation feature is also really awesome. For them, cameras, Bluetooth, and microphones don’t matter to them. All they want is a way to enjoy content. Nothing more, nothing less. So, overall, I think the Kindle Fire will be great for people that just want to have an easy way to have a ton of content at their fingertips. And that’s what they’ll get. With Amazon Prime on the device, people will be able to stream tons of content for only $79 a year. That’s all most people need. With this price point, parents will be able to give their kids tablets without breaking the bank. The Fire will be what puts tablets into the hands of people that didn’t want to drop hundreds more for a more expensive tablet. And that’s what’s exciting. Read more »

Kindle Coming to AT&T in March

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Send to KindleTweet So AT&T has decided it wants in in the sales of the Kindle. On March 6th, AT&T will be offering both the 3G and Wifi version of the Kindle. This doesn’t really changes anything about the device, but now whenever you’re in an AT&T store, you can check out this awesome little e-reader. Read more »

The OTN Podcast Episode #8

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Send to KindleTweetThe OTN Podcast is back, this time with your lovely host Pablo and kind of cool guest host/co-host Elliot! This week’s episode reviews and analyzes last week’s breaking news; including the Kindle 3.1 update, the HP TouchPad, the Canon T3i, and much, much more. This was very fun to record, and we’re sad that the funniest parts had to be cut off- They were wildly off-topic. Does anyone have any topics to discuss on the next podcast? You will be given a shoutout if your idea gets chosen. Subscribe to The OTN Podcast RSS feed: http://www.omnitechnews.net/feed/otnpodcast/ Read more »

Kindle 3.1 Software Update First Look

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Send to KindleTweet Robert takes a look at the new Kindle 3.1 software. Check out release on omnitechnews.com: http://www.omnitechnews.net/blog/2011/02/07/kindle-software-update-3-1-now-available-includes-real-page-numbers-and-public-notes/ If you would like to download the 3.1 update, please go here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_navbox_top_kindlelg?nodeId=200529700 Read more »

Kindle Software Update 3.1 Now Available, Includes Real Page Numbers and Public Notes

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Send to KindleTweet Don’t expect your Kindle to automatically push the update just yet, but if you’re really desperate you can get a preview of software update 3.1 for the latest generation Kindle. The update adds a feature in which you can share your notes with others and view the notes of those you follow, and you can also view real page numbers that match the print version of the book’s page numbers. Also in this update’s a new layout for magazines and newspaper and a new “before you go” feature that allows to yo rate a book once you’ve finished and share a note on it on your social networks. If you think you’re ready, click here to download said update. Read more »

Wink eReader Launches in India by EC Media

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Send to KindleTweet EC Media is mass producing a tablet called the Wink for $35. The Wink has a design similar to older generation kindles, being roughly 6 inches, and sporting an (800 x 600) screen. It will most likely support 15 languages, and will feature a variety of publishers like Penguin, Roli, Oxford University, Harper Collins and Permanent Black. It will also support 802.11b/g WiFi, and the battery life for about 10,000 page turns. Stay tuned for more news. Read more »

Amazon announces new Kindle

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Send to KindleTweet Amazon has just announced the next generation of Kindle! Set to be released on August 27th, this new Kindle is 21% smaller, 15% lighter, and has a 20% faster E Ink refresh rate. It will come in 2 colors: the new graphite and the original white. The 3rd gen. Kindle will be available in a $139 WiFi only version and a $189 WiFi+3G version. Other improvements include better battery life, increased storage (4GB), an experimental WebKit browser, and higher display contrast. These are the main updates in the new device but there are some other minor tweaks to the hardware and software. Overall, pretty cool. Update: It’s already available to pre-order right here: http://amzn.to/cdW4XZ Read more »

Kindle DX Gets a Refresh

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Send to KindleTweet It’s been over a year since the Kindle DX was released so it was only a matter of time before a refresh. The Kindle got a price drop earlier this week and now it’s the DX’s turn to take the spotlight. The new DX will feature a new 9.7 inch display which is 50% brighter. It will also come with a graphite black finish. It will cost $379 and is available for pre-order today. The new DX will ship on July 7th. Read more »