MG Siegler from TechCrunch got an exclusive preview of the upcoming 7" color Kindle tablet running a customized version of the Google Android operating system.
But the key for Amazon is just how deeply integrated all of their services are. Amazon’s content store is always just one click away. The book reader is a Kindle app (which looks similar to how it does on Android and iOS now). The music player is Amazon’s Cloud Player. The movie player is Amazon’s Instant Video player. The app store is Amazon’s Android Appstore.
The $250 price will include a $79 per year Prime subscription, making it a great value for anyone looking for a tablet with streaming movies & TV Shows.
No word if Amazon will include or allow a Netflix streaming app, but I'm betting it takes the hackers a short time to get it to work if they don't.
Wait i though amazon wants to sue netflix or againest netflix by 80 bucks a month service.
Posted by: Noor Almtowaq | September 06, 2011 at 12:52 AM
Amazon Prime videos will not be a selling point for me. I'm going to cancel it after I write this (my free 1 month trial ends tomorrow). Lousy selection - people who complain about NF must never have tried Prime; no alphabetical listings, not even groupings of shows like Dr. Who or Highlander; no que (I use a wishlist but it's not integrated well); only yearly memberships available. NF selection may be limited compared to their DVD selection, but whatever streams streams. I have no idea how Amazon decides what to include in Prime.
Also, Apple just killed HPs tablet. I think Amazon has some brand loyalty for this, but it needs 3g or 4g for mass appeal. I have an iPod 4g and those rare times I'm out of Wi-Fi range are annoying.
Posted by: Robert Emmerich | September 06, 2011 at 01:57 PM
The $250 price will include a $79 per year Prime subscription,
What does that mean exactly ?
Free prime forever or for one year ?
Posted by: RJM35126 | September 12, 2011 at 02:13 AM