Today Amazon has announced their version of new tablet, called “Kindle Fire” at $199, which will be in the market soon. Experts mentioned that Amazon’s Kindle Fire would be a real competitor against Apple’s iPad because Amazon 1) is strong front runner in online market 2) has ebooks, online music and apps. 3) has huge price advantage.
Away from other competitors like HP, Samsung, Motorola and etc, Amazon can get other revenue through online usage by Kindle Fire. That’s why Amazon can reduce the price dramatically. Maybe, other competitors will see and follow their price strategy soon, which will be another good point for the normal customers.
After several years’ controlling smartphone & smart pad market, Apple is going to be arrogant and cranky in terms of service and price. It seems like Microsoft’s pattern in the last 20+ years, which I do not like. To me, it’s the right timing for another strong competitor to show up in the smart IT market and give a certain tension to Apple. Then, this way of driving will lead Apple to move forward on the right direction ; continuous innovation + good service & price. That’s what we are expecting from Apple and other giant IT players.
Hope Amazon’s move will drive the market in positive way, along with other competitors.
http://money.cnn.com/2011/09/28/technology/amazon_tablet/index.htm?iid=SF_T_LN
Tags: Amazon, kindle fire
