Amazon Sold Out of Kindle Fire: New Kindle to be Announced Soon

Summary

In this article, we discuss the current unavailability of the Kindle Fire and Kindle Touch, and the possibility of a new Kindle being announced at an upcoming event. We also explore the speaker’s preference for e-readers with buttons rather than touchscreens, and their thoughts on the Sony e-reader. Additionally, we provide an update on the Apple-Samsung patent trial and its potential impact on Samsung.

Kindle Fire and Kindle Touch Unavailable
Preference for E-Readers with Buttons
Sony E-Reader and Library Lending System
Apple-Samsung Patent Trial Update
Impact on Samsung

Kindle Fire and Kindle Touch Unavailable

Amazon has sold out of the Kindle Fire, and the Kindle Touch is also currently unavailable. It is likely that a new Kindle will be announced at an upcoming event. The hosts of the discussion prefer e-readers with buttons rather than touchscreens.

Preference for E-Readers with Buttons

The speaker discusses the issue of waiting for a few extra milliseconds on an e-reader, noting that it is not a significant problem. They talk about their preference for the Nook’s hardware but prefer the Kindle’s ecosystem.

Sony E-Reader and Library Lending System

The Sony e-reader has a great library lending system, according to others, but the speaker has not tested it yet. While Sony has released a new touch-based e-reader, it is not considered cutting edge and has some issues with artifacting.

Apple-Samsung Patent Trial Update

The conversation then shifts to the Apple-Samsung patent trial, with the speaker giving an update on the verdict and the lack of a preliminary injunction. The products in question are not new, and Samsung will likely not be significantly impacted. The speaker attended most of the trial and found it interesting but missed a few days.

Impact on Samsung

The jury awarded Apple $1.05 billion, which could potentially be increased by up to three times due to the finding of willful infringement. Samsung is appealing the decision, so the final amount owed is still up in the air. However, Samsung is a large company with collateral and can likely secure a loan at a low interest rate. The phones that could potentially be banned are old models, so it is unlikely to have a significant impact on Samsung’s economic outlook. The case will continue to be fought over for years to come.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the unavailability of the Kindle Fire and Kindle Touch has led to speculation about a new Kindle being announced soon. The speaker prefers e-readers with buttons and has mixed thoughts on the Sony e-reader. The Apple-Samsung patent trial has resulted in a large award for Apple, but the impact on Samsung is likely to be minimal.