The Rainforest Tablet

Cosimo · 27 Sep 2011 at 16:08

What will it be, big competition for other tablets, a Kindle replacement?

You can follow the live launch event here at 15:00 BST tomorrow:

http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/live-from-amazons-tablet-event-in-nyc/

Some of the rumours:

http://www.t3.com/features/amazon-tablet-rumours-what-we-know-so-far

Whatever it is it will be big.

Cosimo · 27 Sep 2011 at 16:37

sarge78 said:
I want a proper 4th gen Kindle over another cheap Android tablet.

A nice high resolution e-ink Kindle will do for me. Clearer legibility in dark lighting would be a bonus but not a must. I suspect we’ll have to wait until the new year for one and that launch will be not be a direct replacement.

Cosimo · 27 Sep 2011 at 22:21

sarge78 said:
That device wouldn't be fit for a firesale!

It's probably a rebadged playbook...

http://gdgt.com/discuss/the-amazon-tablet-will-look-like-a-playbook-because-it-basically-is-g8d/

I love these rumour mongers. Let's wait for tomorrow.

Cosimo · 28 Sep 2011 at 14:58

First news:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-28/amazon-unveils-199-kindle-fire-tablet.html?cmpid=bit

Cosimo · 28 Sep 2011 at 15:13

Looks like a a $79 Kindle is on its way as well.

Cosimo · 28 Sep 2011 at 15:17

We have a Kindle Touch, IR touch system, no keyboard, lighter than current one.

Cosimo · 28 Sep 2011 at 15:32

Also a Kindle Touch 3G.

So $79, $99 and £149 models.

Cosimo · 28 Sep 2011 at 15:36

Finally the tablet, 7" IPS display, dual-core processor, 14.6 ounces and called Kindle Fire.

Cosimo · 28 Sep 2011 at 16:00

Kindle Fire for $199, shipping on 15th November.

Cosimo · 28 Sep 2011 at 16:00

AcidHell2 said:
That sounds fine to me, just need to know screen size and price. £70 is to high IMO. £60 acceptable, £50 bargain.

First view:

Cosimo · 28 Sep 2011 at 16:05

SKILL said:
Bit OT but does anyone know if there's any problems in using a US Kindle in the UK? (eg chargers, guessing the software itself won't care?)

It gets registered to your forest account so it should be ok. Best ask in the Kindle thread to see if anyone had done this:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18171531

Cosimo · 28 Sep 2011 at 16:07

Montala said:
Not in the UK then though, I bet!

It's bound to be $1 - £1 as it is now.

Cosimo · 28 Sep 2011 at 16:16

Guys the reader specs are up in the Kindle thread:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18171531

Posts #1318/9

Can we please leave this thread for the Kindle Fire.

Cosimo · 28 Sep 2011 at 16:18

The Kindle Fire stuff:

http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Color-...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1321408942&pf_rd_i=507846

Cosimo · 28 Sep 2011 at 16:43

First impressions and video coming soon:

http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/amazon-kindle-fire-impressions/

Cosimo · 28 Sep 2011 at 18:43

Read all about it:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18322778