The original mass-market eBook reader (well, the original one to do very well in terms of sales anyway), the Amazon Kindle, has just had a rather impressive drop in price – falling from $259 to $189. This applies to both the American and the international versions.
Whether or not this ties into the staggeringly impressive sales of the recently-released Apple iPad and its associated iBooks app is unclear, but I feel it’s safe to assume that played a rather significant part.
If one is looking for a pure eBook reader, as opposed to the whole tablet with browser and video and apps and and and thing, then the Amazon Kindle is really a good buy, as it’s far cheaper than the iPad.
Those wishing to get their hands on one in South Africa will therefore be in for the following amount when ordering from the US Amazon store (exchange rate on 23 June):
That’s quite a lot cheaper than anything Mr S. Jobs can present to you…
I managed to test one out when they were first released, and it really is an impressive gadget. Amazon’s Kindle bookstore has a very good range, and most importantly, one can use the Kindle for about a week before needing to recharge it – a darn side better than the iPad’s 10 hours. Rather handy having that kinda battery life when travelling.
As usual: gimme.
