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iPad down to just 52 percent tablet market share
iPad down to just 52 percent tablet market share
According to Pew, Apple's iPad is quickly losing its majority share of the tablet market. A year ago, Apple controlled the lion's share, ...... 03 Oct 2012 - 6 comments
Mapping The Mobile Landscape: Will Amazon's Content Fuel Tablet Sales?
Mapping The Mobile Landscape: Will Amazon's Content Fuel Tablet Sales?
An n examination of Amazon's strategy for using tablets to sell media and how it affects both consumers and the mobile device market. 22 Sep 2012 - 2 comments
Amazon introduces new Kindle Fire for $159
Amazon introduces new Kindle Fire for $159
As part of their large press event today in which they unveiled the new flagship Kindle Fire HD 8.9, the company also unveiled an updated version ...... 06 Sep 2012
The Amazon Kindle Fire has sold out
The Amazon Kindle Fire has sold out
Today, Amazon has announced that the Kindle Fire tablet has sold out. The company called the device the best selling product on the site, ...... 30 Aug 2012 - 8 comments
Amazon to hold press conference on September 6th
Amazon to hold press conference on September 6th
Amazon has announced a press conference for September 6th, in which it is expected to unveil an updated line of Kindle devices, including a ...... 25 Aug 2012
Barnes & Noble slashes Nook prices
Barnes & Noble slashes Nook prices
In a surprise move, Barnes & Noble has slashed the prices of three of their Nook e-reader and tablet devices today. The 16GB Nook Tablet ...... 12 Aug 2012
Report: Amazon has room to slash Kindle Fire price aggressively
Report: Amazon has room to slash Kindle Fire price aggressively
According to analysts, Amazon now has ample room to aggressively drop the price of the Kindle Fire tablet. Cost of supplies has fallen to ...... 24 Jul 2012 - 2 comments
Report: Amazon building 10-inch Kindle Fire
Report: Amazon building 10-inch Kindle Fire
Earlier today, the NYT had a report on Apple's alleged plans for the iPad tablet. After months of rumor, the paper jumped on the 'iPad Mini' ...... 17 Jul 2012
The Google Nexus 7 Tablet
The Google Nexus 7 Tablet
As expected, Google unveiled their first branded tablet today at the much-hyped I/O event. The Google Nexus 7, built by Asus, will hit hands ...... 27 Jun 2012 - 8 comments
State Department strikes deal to buy Kindle Fires, content
State Department strikes deal to buy Kindle Fires, content
The State Department has signed a large $16.5 million deal to purchase Kindle Fire tablets and extra content from Amazon. As part of the ...... 12 Jun 2012
Amazon preparing 10-inch Kindle Fire?
Amazon preparing 10-inch Kindle Fire?
Digitimes has reported this week that Amazon is preparing a 10-inch Kindle Fire tablet for release in the Q3 this year. On the other end, ...... 20 May 2012
Amazon to sell ads on Kindle Fire's welcome screen
Amazon to sell ads on Kindle Fire's welcome screen
Amazon is looking to add advertisements to the welcome screen of the popular Amazon Kindle Fire tablet. The news comes via an executive ...... 18 May 2012 - 7 comments
Analyst: Kindle product demand is falling apart
Analyst: Kindle product demand is falling apart
Chad Bartley, analyst at Pacific Crest, has noted today that his research implies Amazon Kindle products are seeing demand deteriorate. Demand ...... 12 Apr 2012 - 2 comments
Samsung tips that Apple is creating iPad Mini?
Samsung tips that Apple is creating iPad Mini?
According to the Korea Times, Samsung has confirmed that the oft-rumored "iPad Mini" is in fact coming later this year. The tablet will be ...... 14 Mar 2012 - 7 comments
Barnes & Noble launches $199 Nook Tablet
Barnes & Noble launches $199 Nook Tablet
As reported yesterday, Barnes & Noble has launched a smaller-capacity Nook Tablet today at $199, the same price as 7-inch tablet market leader ...... 22 Feb 2012
Barnes & Noble to release 8GB Nook Tablet
Barnes & Noble to release 8GB Nook Tablet
The Verge has uncovered a document that suggests Barnes & Noble will release an 8GB version of their Nook Tablet. By doing so, the company ...... 20 Feb 2012 - 2 comments
Amazon Kindle Fire 2 shipping in June?
Amazon Kindle Fire 2 shipping in June?
According to multiple reports, Amazon is preparing to launch their Kindle Fire sequel in May or June. Hardware maker Quanta was in charge ...... 17 Feb 2012 - 1 comment
Amazon takes 14 percent of tablet market
Amazon takes 14 percent of tablet market
According to research firm iSuppli, Amazon has stormed into 14 percent market share of the tablet market. The move came only in the Q4 2011, ...... 16 Feb 2012
Head's up: Kindle Fire with $50 gift card from Wal-Mart for $199
Head's up: Kindle Fire with $50 gift card from Wal-Mart for $199
As a head's up to potential buyers, Wal-Mart is still offering the popular Kindle Fire with a $50 gift card to the store for $199, the regular retail price. ...... 14 Feb 2012 - 2 comments
Rumor: Amazon building 9-inch Kindle Fire
Rumor: Amazon building 9-inch Kindle Fire
According to Pacific Crest analyst Chad Bartley, Amazon is building an 8.9-inch model of the Kindle Fire for release this year. Additionally, ...... 13 Feb 2012 - 3 comments
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