tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post3517020122321413822..comments2024-03-18T22:39:50.137-07:00Comments on A Kindle World blog: Kindle 2 International - Follow-up news 10-09-09 - UpdateAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109282436243758435noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-88934589266441036902009-10-09T15:42:58.472-07:002009-10-09T15:42:58.472-07:00Sloop John, good to see you from the forums!
I ...Sloop John, good to see you from the forums!<br /><br /> I think that the market for the Kindle has been primarily the novel-oriented, paper-back reading consumer who has been drawn to Amazon's book site. <br /><br /> The Kindle 2 International won't be from any existing older stock as it carries an entirely different modem type, which is why the U.S. version of Kindle 2 can't be used with the type of wireless access used in Europe though the new model will be able to work in the U.S.<br /><br /> That doesn't mean they can't change the internal piece but I don't think they've had problems selling the Kindle 2 vs the larger DX, which is targeted to those wanting a larger Kindle and who are interested in reading PDFs on a larger screen and books with complex ilustrations. I felt that way but am pleased with the extreme clarity of the DX and the ability to carry with me all the manuals I normally keep losing as well as being able to read those more easily on the larger screen, but in my run of forums, I find most feel all they need is the smaller Kindle, which is more easily portable for many and less attention-getting when opened to read while waiting in lines.<br /><br /> People who will be spending almost all their time in the U.S. and not travelling should look at the wireless/whispernet coverage of all of the Kindles, with respect to where they live.<br /><br /> That can be seen for all Kindles in my reference area at http://bit.ly/kwhisper<br /><br /> Thanks for the feedback, John. For all we know, could be.<br /><br /> - AndrysAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109282436243758435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-3227480974290532142009-10-09T09:35:45.182-07:002009-10-09T09:35:45.182-07:00I have a theory - totally unsubstantiated -- as to...I have a theory - totally unsubstantiated -- as to the lower price for K2 and the int'l K2 and also why the int'l feature isn't offered for DX.<br /><br />I think that all summer long the DX has been kicking butt in sales vs. the K2. Don't forget, Amazon has a HUGE investment in the production line for the K2 and if sales haven't been up to snuff, they need to massage that part of the program. What better way than by lowering the price AND by offering ONLY the K2 with an int'l wireless capability. Worldwide sales should soar. At such time in the future that Amazon has a good return on its investment, you'll see the int'l feature expand over to the DX.<br /><br />Sloop John B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com