Amazon’s Kindle trying to compete with Apple’s iPad
Amazon’s new Kindle is smaller and more robust, it was designed to compete with Apple’s iPad both on features and price. The Kindle is $139 for Wi-Fi and $189 fro 3G.
-All-New, High-Contrast E-Ink Screen – 50% better contrast than any other e-reader
-Read in Bright Sunlight – No glare
-New and Improved Fonts – New crisper, darker fonts
-New Sleek Design – 21% smaller body while keeping the same 6″ size reading area
-17% Lighter – Only 8.5 ounces, weighs less than a paperback
-Battery Life of Up to One Month – A single charge lasts up to one month with wireless off
-Double the Storage – Up to 3,500 Books
-Built-In Wi-Fi – Shop and download books in less than 60 seconds
-20% Faster Page Turns – Seamless reading
-Enhanced PDF Reader – With dictionary lookup, notes, and highlights
-New WebKit-Based Browser – Browse the web over Wi-Fi (experimental)
I think that iPad and Kindle have different consumers. Those who prefer iPad want the device which complete many functions, and those who buy Kindle want to get the best e-reading experience and don't need other functions.