ReKindle

Posted on August 1, 2008 - Filed Under Amazon | Leave a Comment

I have to be honest. When I mentioned the launch of Kindle by Amazon , I really didn’t expect it to be a very big deal,

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Video on Demand

Posted on July 20, 2008 - Filed Under Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Television | Leave a Comment

In a move designed to beat out the local video store and keep people in front of their televisions and computers, Amazon.com has introduced (to a limited number of users to start) a new online store of TV shows and movies,

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Widen the Borders

Posted on June 14, 2008 - Filed Under Amazon, General | Leave a Comment

Amazon has indicated they have a real interest in getting into the storefront retail business with their books, etc. lines. Thin margins have always made this an iffy business with the overhead that a major corporate entity entails in running hundreds of stores. Yet, Amazon should be able to make it if anyone can.

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Kindle the Flame

Posted on May 29, 2008 - Filed Under Amazon | 1 Comment

Just got off the phone with my brother who was waxing wildly about his newest pet device, the Amazon Kindle. Seems he bought himself one for his birthday next week (note to self - don’t forget card)!
At originally $399 and now $359, the Kindle leaves a lot to be desired from the bargain hunters […]

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Be Afraid…Be Very Afraid

Posted on April 1, 2008 - Filed Under Amazon | Leave a Comment

That is probably the attitude Amazon wants their storefront competitors to have after their announcement today.
They offered up a new service that lets shoppers compare prices and buy things straight from their cellphones.
The new service is called

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