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Kindle Gets Games; Two Free Apps Launched

Kindle Gets Games; Two Free Apps Launched

The Kindle is no longer an ebooks-only device; developers have just released two Kindle-ready games, thanks to the Kindle Development Kit (KDK).

Senh: It is becoming a cheaper, black & white version of the iPad - or since it came first, the iPad is a colored, more powerful version of the Kindle. It's an interesting development, although I think it's hard to break away from what you're known for. Still, it's a great alternative since it's cheaper, lighter, and has significantly longer battery life.

 

Amazon Introduces $139 Kindle With Wi-Fi as It Competes With Apple's IPad

Amazon.com Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos cut prices and added features to the Kindle to defend it against a threat from Apple Inc. in the fast- growing market for electronic readers. Amazon introduced two new versions of the device today, including a $139 model that works with Wi-Fi. A second version, with 3G mobile technology as well as Wi-Fi to download books, costs $189. Bloomberg News reported details in May about Amazon’s plans for the Kindle, its bestselling product.

 

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