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Amazon Barnes & Noble’s move to slash prices of its Nook tablet range by offering a similar discount for the Kindle Fire tablet offerings. The things stand now, the 7 inch Kindle Fire HD with 16 GB on board will now cost £ 139 in the UK, while the same-will cost $ 169 on the other side of the Atlantic. The above price adjustment Amounts to a saving of £ 20 and $ 30 respectivamente on either side of the pond. For comparison’s sake, the Corresponding B & N offering, the NOOK HD, £ 129 costs and $ 149 for the 16 GB model of storage. B & N has an even cheaper 8GB version of its 7 inch HD Nook device que costs just £ 99. Amazon does not have the Kindle Fire offering que amount of storage. However, the 8.9 inch Kindle Fire HD has been kept out of the discount scheme and continues to be sold at £ 229 in the UK.
Also, similar to B & N, Amazon has Stated Also the discounts are only applicable for a limited time period, though there is no guarantee that will not be extended. However, the Reasons behind each company’s decision to slash prices are different. B & N has made it known the company is quitting the tablet business, Which means lowering of prices of the Nook tablet can be seen the equivalent to the stock clearance sales. Amazon has not any Stated reason, though analysts believe it is Also eager to get its stocks cleared before a new model begins appearing later in the year. Amazon had launched the Kindle current HD lineup last October and newer models are expected soon.
Sovan Mandal is the senior tablet and tech corespondent for goodereader.com. He brings a international approach to news that is not just applicable to the North American market, but Also Asia, India, Europe and others. Sovy brings his own writing flavor to the website and is interested in Science Fiction, Technology and Writing. Any questions, send an email
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