Sunday, September 21, 2014

Amazon expands the Kindle line, raises the price of basic e-reader – Administrators

The increased Amazon.com its momentum in hardware on Wednesday with the launch of six new or upgraded devices, including a cutting-edge e-reader called Kindle Voyage of $ 199, and the cheapest tablet with touch-screen technology from the already released.

 

The largest online retailer in the United States also redesigned its basic Kindle e-reader to include a screen with touch sensitivity. It will cost $ 79, about 15 percent more than the current basic model.


 

Other new devices unveiled on Wednesday is the tablet Kindle Fire HD for $ 99, which includes a smaller screen than six inches, and a tablet designed for children that starts at $ 149. Amazon also updated its Fire tablet 7 inch and 8.9.


 

All the devices go on sale in October.


 

The expansion of the Kindle line reinforces the commitment of the company’s chief executive, Jeff Bezos, for the development of devices as a way to keep users and strengthen its core business of retail and shopping.