Well, there is now a new and improved Kindle Fire. And if one goes to the homepage of Amazon, they can read all about it. In fact, there are several new Kindle Fires. These new Kindle Fires include the Kindle Fire HDX and HD. This means that the graphics are even better and it can hold much more memory. To read more about these new Kindle's and all they have to offer, click the link above.
What is really drawing people's attention, however, is the fact that Amazon is continually coming up with new ways to stay in the running with Google/Samsung and Apple for tablets. Unfortunately, Amazon is a far cry from being close in the running's as far as tablets go, at about a five percent of the tablet share.
Do you think that Amazon is trying too hard to fit in? Should they just stick to e-readers and not worry about the tablet shares? Or do you think they are doing the smart thing to keep their business in the running, even at a small percentage?
Also, would you ever buy a Kindle Fire (or a Kindle in general?) If so, for what? (To use just as an e-reader or to use as an actual tablet.)
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I would invest in a tablet or a iPad before I purchased a Kindle. A tablet can be used for so many things and you can always buy an app that allows you to download books and read them on your tablet. I think Amazon needs to focus on selling e-readers. But then again a small percentage is better than no percentage.
ReplyDeleteIt seems rather complicated. On one hand, it would be wise to stay familiar with the new products and thus, try to make our own. However, with this low of percentage, I feel Amazon should focus on their own strengths.
ReplyDeleteI think Amazon should not try to be in the tablet business. Amazon has great power of their book sales which has now turned into selling everything under the sun. However, they are branching off from their main vision. It has happened in the past many times and could quite possibly happen to Amazon, that when a company branches out and tries to be competitive, they are stretched too thin and fail completely. For example, look at Circuit City. Remember those stores? They reportedly tried to get into a "Redbox" type of DVD rental and maybe even something as crazy as car sales. Money spreads out and the entire company failed. The book "How the Mighty Fall" goes over their story in detail.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I would not buy a Kindle. I do not believe they have crafted anything special rather are just copying what is working for the innovative companies. I own an iPad and am pleased with it. I see no reason to switch.
It's easy to see where Amazon is looking to go by entering the tablet business, but I feel with Google, Samsung, and Apple already in the industry, they are going to struggle to compete. I don't see Amazon ever truly becoming a threat to those companies. With this said, I think Amazon should just stay with e-readers and similar products. If I had to choose between a Kindle and an iPad, I would definitely go with the iPad because I feel it has many more capabilities.
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