Amazon Kindle With On-Screen Ads To Be Released At Cheaper Price
By RACHEL METZ 04/11/11 04:57 PM ET ![]()
Funny
Obsolete
Scary
Must-Have
Amazing
Innovative
Nerdy
Follow
Get Technology AlertsSign UpSubmit this storydiggredditstumble SAN FRANCISCO -- Amazon.com Inc. is dropping the price on its Kindle e-reader, but the change comes with a trade-off: On-screen ads.
The online retailer was set to announce Tuesday that the new Kindle with Special Offers will cost $114 – $25 less than the currently lowest-priced Kindle – and include advertisements on the bottom of the device's home page and on its screen savers. Seattle-based Amazon will start shipping the newest Kindle on May 3, and it will also be sold in Target and Best Buy stores on that date.
Amazon has consistently lowered the price of the Kindle since it released the first version of the device at $399 in 2007, though this is the first time it is doing so while including ads on the e-reader.
Kindle director Jay Marine said in an interview Tuesday that the release of a cheaper, ad-studded Kindle is Amazon's way of getting the device into the hands of more people. But it also shows Amazon is getting more aggressive in its efforts to lure consumers tempted by competing e-readers and bombarded by ads for Apple Inc.'s latest iPad and a growing number of competing tablet computers.
Some potential buyers may be turned off by the idea of having ads on an e-reader, but Marine thinks that serving up a number of money-saving offers will be appealing.
"We think customers are going to love it," he said.
The advertisers sponsoring screen savers at launch will be General Motors Co.'s Buick car brand, Procter & Gamble Co.'s Olay cosmetics brand and payments processor Visa Inc. JPMorgan Chase & Co. will advertise the Amazon.com Reward Visa Card.
And other than the addition of ads, the latest Kindle is identical to the current one that uses Wi-Fi to wirelessly download books (a more expensive model uses 3G for wireless content delivery). It has a grayscale "electronic ink" screen that measures 6 inches at the diagonal, a battery that lasts for three weeks with Wi-Fi on, and enough space to store 3,500 books.
In a demo of the device, a screen saver showed a deal where customers would pay $10 for a $20 gift card to Amazon. If a user is interested in that deal, they can click to have details of the offer e-mailed to them. A much smaller ad shown across the bottom of the Kindle's home screen – the screen that shows you the content stored on the e-reader – was less obtrusive, but still clearly an advertisement. The ads will change frequently, Marine said, and there will not be any ads in Kindle books.
Story continues below blockquote .mid_article_ad_label{border:1px solid #dddddd;}Advertisement"It was very important that we didn't interfere with the reading experience," he said.
Users will be able to log on to their Kindle account on Amazon.com and adjust preferences about the types of screen savers they'd like to see.
Amazon has never revealed how many Kindles it has sold.
FOLLOW HUFFPOST TECH ON Facebook: Like10K Twitter: GET ALERTS CONTRIBUTE TO THIS STORY Send Corrections Send Us a Link Contact us Send a Tip Send Photos/Videos CommentKindleAdvertisingiPadAppleSAN FRANCISCO -- Amazon.com Inc. is dropping the price on its Kindle e-reader, but the change comes with a trade-off: On-screen ads.The online retailer was set to announce Tuesday that the new Kindl...SAN FRANCISCO -- Amazon.com Inc. is dropping the price on its Kindle e-reader, but the change comes with a trade-off: On-screen ads.The online retailer was set to announce Tuesday that the new Kindl... Related News On Huffington Post:
Barnes & Noble Nook Subscribers Will Be Able To Access New York Times Online For Free Amazon Kindle 3G In AT&T Stores Amazon's Kindle Aims To Have 'Every Book Ever Written' Available Kindle Beats Harry Potter Sales Record On Amazon eReader: How To Turn Your Laptop, Netbook Or Desktop Into An eBook Reader
Barnes & Noble Nook Subscribers Will Be Able To Access New York Times Online For Free
Amazon Kindle 3G In AT&T Stores
Amazon's Kindle Aims To Have 'Every Book Ever Written' Available
Kindle Beats Harry Potter Sales Record On Amazon
eReader: How To Turn Your Laptop, Netbook Or Desktop Into An eBook Reader
This 26-Year-Old Is Making Millions Cutting Out Traditional Publishers With Amazon Kindle
Apple Keeps Right On Approving Amazon And Netflix Updates Without In-App Purchases
The iPad Vs. The Kindle: How Should Amazon Respond?
Kindle gives thriller writer a plot for success – at 71p a shot | Technology | The Observer
Rambo writer David Morrell launches latest thriller as ebook exclusive | Books | guardian.co.uk
Win a Free Amazon Kindle 3G From Tanga! » Unwired View
Announcement: Winners of Amazon Kindle 3G from DesignContest
AT&T To Start Selling Amazon Kindle 3G In US Stores, Beginning March 6
Follow MindTouch and Win - Open Source Collaborative Networking for Intranets and Extranets
The 158,221st Best-Selling Kindle Book: The Pedophile’s Guide To Love And Pleasure
Amazon Kindle: Bundled Free In UK, And The iPad Effect | paidContent
Amazon Kindle: Bundled Free In UK, And The iPad Effect | mocoNews
Apple iPad, Amazon Kindle, or the Nook for medical students
Book Marketing: Understand Amazon Kindle Before You Go | The Creative Penn
AppleInsider | Amazon reveals all-new Kindle e-book app for Apple iPad
Around the Web:
Amazon.com Kindle Store: Over 900000 eBooks, Newspapers, Magazines ...
Kindle Wireless Reading Device, Wi-Fi, Graphite, 6" Display with ...
Amazon Kindle: Welcome
Amazon.com: Kindle eBooks: Find an eBook, Free eBooks, Digital ...
Amazon Kindle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kindle for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store
Amazon Kindle Review - E-Book readers - CNET Reviews
Amazon introduces cheaper Wi-Fi Kindle with ads
E-book business should take a page from music industry and go DRM-free
Searches for Amazon's Kindle boosted after NY Times paywall bypass announced
Adobe Unveils Three Photoshop Apps For iPad...
iPad Predicted To Dominate Tablet Market Through...
Winklevoss Twins Must Live With Facebook Deal
Bing Director: Google Is Teaching Users Bad... Comments 88 Pending Comments 0 View FAQ
Login or connect with: More Login OptionsLogin with: Google Account Huffpost Account Yahoo AccountYou must be logged in to comment.Post CommentPreview CommentTo reply to a Comment: Click "Reply" at the bottom of the comment; after being approved your comment will appear directly underneath the comment you replied to.Share your Comment:
Post to Facebook.Post to Blogger.Post to Twitter.Post to WordPress.Post to TypePad.Post to Tumblr.Post to Yahoo! View All Favorites Recency | Popularity Page: 1 2 3 4 Next › Last » (4 total)
HUFFPOST SUPER USER ChelleAgain 7 minutes ago (11:42 PM) 352 Fans Follow I'm not really interested in this version, but by the time I'm ready for a new Kindle I'll have more information on how often the deals of gift cards and audio books happen, and I might change my mind. Let others be the guinea pigs. ;) ChelleAgain: I'm not really interested in this version, but by the http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/ChelleAgain/amazon-kindle-cheaper-with-on-screen-ads_n_847815_84124414.html Permalink | Share it NelsonC 7 minutes ago (11:42 PM) 153 Fans So they're gonna be advertising to a group people who don't wanna spend a lot.It's genius, I tells ya. Genius. NelsonC: So they're gonna be advertising to a group people who http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/NelsonC/amazon-kindle-cheaper-with-on-screen-ads_n_847815_84124382.html Permalink | Share it
HUFFPOST SUPER USER jmichaelmunger 42 minutes ago (11:07 PM) 335 Fans I am SO happy I got Kindle 3G a few weeks ago... no ads to be had. jmichaelmunger: I am SO happy I got Kindle 3G a few http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/jmichaelmunger/amazon-kindle-cheaper-with-on-screen-ads_n_847815_84120319.html Permalink | Share it
HUFFPOST SUPER USER ChelleAgain 17 minutes ago (11:31 PM) 352 Fans Follow It is A new Kindle, not THE new Kindle. The ad free versions are still on the market. ChelleAgain: It is A new Kindle, not THE new Kindle. The http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/ChelleAgain/amazon-kindle-cheaper-with-on-screen-ads_n_847815_84123208.html Permalink | Share it
HUFFPOST SUPER USER Douglas90723 42 minutes ago (11:06 PM) 410 Fans I always ask my lovers if they'd mind seeing a few ads before we 'do it'. Hey,, why not get paid and laid at the same time. Douglas90723: I always ask my lovers if they'd mind seeing a http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Douglas90723/amazon-kindle-cheaper-with-on-screen-ads_n_847815_84120279.html Permalink | Share it
HUFFPOST SUPER USER SilentSolidarity 57 minutes ago (10:51 PM) 801 Fans Follow $25 more for no ads is worth it. SilentSolidarity: $25 more for no ads is worth it. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/SilentSolidarity/amazon-kindle-cheaper-with-on-screen-ads_n_847815_84118332.html Permalink | Share it trek15 1 hour ago (10:47 PM) 49 Fans Library card applications just surged. trek15: Library card applications just surged. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/trek15/amazon-kindle-cheaper-with-on-screen-ads_n_847815_84117805.html Permalink | Share it
HUFFPOST SUPER USER ChelleAgain 17 minutes ago (11:32 PM) 352 Fans Follow I really doubt that. :) ChelleAgain: I really doubt that. :) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/ChelleAgain/amazon-kindle-cheaper-with-on-screen-ads_n_847815_84123294.html Permalink | Share it
Jenni Gahr Schmidt 1 hour ago (10:37 PM) 32 Fans I just bought my Kindle 3 last month and I love it. Ads I get everywhere else, so it's worth it to me to have paid extra to not have ads. Jenni_Gahr_Schmidt: I just bought my Kindle 3 last month and I http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Jenni_Gahr_Schmidt/amazon-kindle-cheaper-with-on-screen-ads_n_847815_84116320.html Permalink | Share it MayorsRevenge 1 hour ago (10:36 PM) 76 Fans I will not purchase anything with ad screen-savers. FAIL. MayorsRevenge: I will not purchase anything with ad screen-savers. FAIL. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/MayorsRevenge/amazon-kindle-cheaper-with-on-screen-ads_n_847815_84116264.html Permalink | Share it
HUFFPOST SUPER USER Benjamin Rosenfeld 1 hour ago (10:31 PM) 50 Fans No, just make it $25. You'll make the rest, and more, off of the ads. Prime members should get it free. Benjamin_Rosenfeld: No, just make it $25. You'll make the rest, and http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Benjamin_Rosenfeld/amazon-kindle-cheaper-with-on-screen-ads_n_847815_84115499.html Permalink | Share it perki 1 hour ago (10:25 PM) 4 Fans Follow Will I pay an extra $25 for "no ads for life?' Yup. perki: Will I pay an extra $25 for "no ads for http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/perki/amazon-kindle-cheaper-with-on-screen-ads_n_847815_84114671.html Permalink | Share it
hawkrew 1 hour ago (10:21 PM) 37 Fans Follow Worth the extra $25 for the ad free version. hawkrew: Worth the extra $25 for the ad free version. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/hawkrew/amazon-kindle-cheaper-with-on-screen-ads_n_847815_84114220.html Permalink | Share it
HUFFPOST COMMUNITY MODERATOR YourNewNeighbor 2 hours ago (10:16 PM) 224 Fans Why don't they just stick "Ex-Lax" ads in the middle of the book pages while they're at it? YourNewNeighbor: Why don't they just stick "Ex-Lax" ads in the middle http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/YourNewNeighbor/amazon-kindle-cheaper-with-on-screen-ads_n_847815_84113520.html Permalink | Share it ssahmad 2 hours ago (10:00 PM) 12 Fans I actually wouldn't mind that. I'm sick of seeing Charlotte Bronte's face staring back at me. ssahmad: I actually wouldn't mind that. I'm sick of seeing Charlotte http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/ssahmad/amazon-kindle-cheaper-with-on-screen-ads_n_847815_84111428.html Permalink | Share it
therblig 19 minutes ago (11:29 PM) 226 Fans jailbreak and install the screensaver hack. i have Serenity, Invader Zim, and Katherine Hepburn on a skateboard on mine.http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Kindle_Screen_Saver_Hack_for_all_2.x_and_3.x_Kindles#How_to_install_the_Screen_Saver_Hack therblig: jailbreak and install the screensaver hack. i have Serenity, Invader http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/therblig/amazon-kindle-cheaper-with-on-screen-ads_n_847815_84122986.html Permalink | Share it ssahmad 1 minute ago (11:48 PM) 12 Fans Thanks, I might just do that! ssahmad: Thanks, I might just do that! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/ssahmad/amazon-kindle-cheaper-with-on-screen-ads_n_847815_84125025.html Permalink | Share it
Kristle Chester 2 hours ago (9:58 PM) 1 Fans I love my Kindle, but the day they put ads on my home screen will be the day I swap to a Nook. Kristle_Chester: I love my Kindle, but the day they put ads http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Kristle_Chester/amazon-kindle-cheaper-with-on-screen-ads_n_847815_84111141.html Permalink | Share it
Michael Gorecki 2 hours ago (9:45 PM) 54 Fans Follow I would not mind Ad's on my Kindle as long as I do not have to have a G4 modem in it. My Tablet and Netbook getalong with MiFi just fine.What I would not like is eBooks costing the same as Paper Books, i.e. Electrons o not cost as much as Paper, Ink & Binging. Michael_Gorecki: I would not mind Ad's on my Kindle as long http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Michael_Gorecki/amazon-kindle-cheaper-with-on-screen-ads_n_847815_84109300.html Permalink | Share it Page: 1 2 3 4 Next › Last » (4 total) new comment(s) on this entry — Click to refresh
The 7 Worst Twitter PR Fails
Short And Tweet: The Top 9 Tweets Of The Week
Watch The Top 9 YouTube Videos Of The Week
Numbered: The Week's Must-See Tech Stats FOLLOW US
Loading twitter module...
New Superman Movie Gets Its VillainLike1K
Vanessa Hudgens On Nude PhotosLike18
WATCH: Students Shocked As Policeman Pepper Sprays Baby SquirrelRecommend11K
Jobs Articles: Undercover Boss David Kim Tries to Be Baja FreshLike817
AOL News: Dangerous Thunderstorms Roll Into the East and South TodayLike2K
Richard (RJ) Eskow Why Progressives Keep On Losing and the Right Keeps On WinningLike3K
Robert Creamer Why Last Week's Deal Reduces Republican Leverage in 2012 Budget BattleLike325
TV Squad: David Letterman Receives the Johnny Carson Award on 'The Comedy Awards' (VIDEO)Like589
WalletPop: Tax Time Windfall: Family Gets $54,000 Tax RefundLike1K Don't Miss HuffPost Bloggers1 of 5
U.S. Lets Google Buy Travel Software Company
Evolution of texting
iPad 2 sent to the afterlife
Bing Head: Why Bing Is Better Than Google
Winklevoss Twins Can't Back Out Of Facebook DealHOT ON FACEBOOK2RgnQXLokElFimSGDV8i8TKPvBq8xPkmgYINREC4w8w%3DiJKomeBLqmM3QvAVQ0trgPTAYkCdRanfpr%2BnvSQA9QM%3DjpeKJKgSs0bJPlRX0pV4Fss35VaaM%2Fhsd5ArrOAf1yA%3DTZhDpW53O1dm8YnyQ1UcRA%3D%3D1 of 3
Facebook Game Scam Targets 'Twilight' FansLike2K
New Startup Hopes To Stop Social Media 'Stonewalling'Like28
alicam Global military spending hits new high, U.S. spending up 81% in past decade http://alic.am/gjv1f8 (via @HuffingtonPost) RT @stejules Nutrition Experts On Twitter: Our Picks http://huff.to/hGffol
stejules Nutrition Experts On Twitter: Our Picks http://huff.to/hGffol Select a Category: ? All Job Categories ? Accounting Admin & Clerical Automotive1 Banking1 Biotech1 Broadcast - Journalism1 Business Development Construction Consultant Customer Service Design Distribution - Shipping Education Engineering Entry Level Executive Facilities Finance General Business General Labor Government Health Care Hotel - Hospitality Human Resources Information Technology Insurance Inventory Legal Legal Admin Management Manufacturing Marketing Nurse Other Pharmaceutical Professional Services Purchasing - Procurement QA - Quality Control Research Restaurant - Food Service Retail - Grocery Sales Science Skilled Labor - Trades Strategy - Planning Supply Chain Telecommunications Training Transportation Warehouse
HUFFPOST'S BIG NEWS PAGES
Airbus A380 Jumbo Jet Clips Tail Of Another Plane While Taxiing At JFK AirportAir France
Catholic Bishops Report Increase In Abuse AccusationsCatholic Church
Japan Nuclear Crisis: Officials Raise Crisis To Highest Severity Level, 7, On Par With ChernobylJapan Earthquake
DIY Passover: Jews Craft Their Own Answers To Eternal QuestionsJudaism
Brooklyn Rabbi Pleads Guilty To Money LaunderingCrime
Michele Bachmann: Planned Parenthood The 'LensCrafters Of Big Abortion'Michele Bachmann 2012
Ron Paul Bashes Paul Ryan's Budget, Calls Big Government 'King'The Fed
Amazon Kindle With On-Screen Ads To Be Released At Cheaper PriceAdvertising
Arizona Defies Public Opinion, Passes Guns On Campus BillArizona Shooting more big news pages » FRONT PAGE POLITICSPOLITICSHUFFPOST HILL2012 ELECTIONSGREENPOLLSTERSPECULATRON BUSINESSBUSINESSSMALL BIZ BLOGAUTOBLOGHUFFPOST MONEY ENTERTAINMENTENTERTAINMENTMUSICPOPEATERMOVIEFONETVVIDEO MEDIAMEDIABOOKS TECHTECHENGADGETTECHCRUNCHJOYSTIQCOMEDYCOMEDYCOMICSSPORTSSPORTSMMA FIGHTING STYLESTYLE NEWSHOME/DIYSTYLELISTARTS WORLDWORLDTRAVEL FOODFOOD NEWSRECIPES LIVINGLIVINGHEALTHRELIGIONDIVORCE IMPACTIMPACTGREATEST PERSON EDUCOLLEGEEDUCATION LOCALNEW YORKCHICAGOLADENVERPATCHMAPQUEST TECHNOLOGYENGADGETTECHCRUNCHJOYSTIQSOCIAL MEDIAGet AlertsAdvertise | Make HuffPost your Home Page | RSS | Careers | FAQ | Contact UsUser Agreement | Privacy | Comment Policy | About Us | Powered by Movable TypeCopyright © 2011 TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc. | "The Huffington Post" is a registered trademark of TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc. All rights reserved.

No comments:
Post a Comment