Amazon reports loss on revenues of $ 15.7B; highlights Kindle success - GigaOM

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In a quarter when Amazon’s stock price hit a record high, the company delivered a loss in its earnings report Thursday afternoon even as revenues rose. Earnings were – $ 0.02 per share, or a loss of $ 7 million, on revenue of $ 15.7 billion, compared to earnings of $ 0.01 per share, or $ 7 million, on revenue of $ 12.83 billion this time last year.

Analysts had expected earnings of $ 0.06 per share on revenues of $ 15.7 billion.

Amazon’s operating income, which analysts watch closely because they worry about Amazon’s razor-thin margins, fell 26 percent to $ 79 million. This time last year, it was $ 107 million.

Amazon’s stock rose to a record $ 308.69 earlier this month. This wasn’t precipitated by one big event, but July was a good month for Amazon in part because a US federal judge found Apple guilty of conspiring with publishers to fix ebook prices at the launch of the iBookstore. That’s considered a boon for Amazon and its Kindle business. And in the earnings release, Amazon highlighted Kindle: “This past quarter, our top 10 selling items worldwide were all digital products – Kindles, Kindle Fire HDs, accessories and digital content,” CEO Jeff Bezos said in a statement.

Last quarter, we heard rumors that Amazon is working on a set-top box that would stream Prime Instant Video and other video offerings to consumers’ TVs. We’ve seen no sign of that device yet, but in today’s release, Amazon mentioned that “Prime Instant Video has surpassed 40,000 titles, including many premium exclusives like Downton Abbey and Under the Dome . “It also noted that, through a deal with Viacom,” Prime members now have unlimited instant streaming access to popular kids’ titles such as Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob SquarePants “- shows to which Netflix lost the streaming rights.

A few other notes from the report:

• Amazon launched the Kindle Paperwhite e-reader and Kindle Fire HD tablet in China in June, and said, “Customer response to this launch significantly exceeded expectations and product went out of stock in many retail outlets within the first week. “
• Amazon noted that Goodreads, the social reading site it acquired in March, doubled its membership in less than a year, to 20 million members. (Goodreads announced this on its blog earlier this week.)

North American media revenues totaled $ 2.17 billion, up 16 percent over last year, and North American sales of electronics and other merchandise were $ 6.48 billion, up 31 percent over last year. “Other” sales in North America – which includes AWS – were $ 844 million for the quarter, up 64 percent.

Internationally, media revenues fell by 1 percent to $ 2.22 billion – continuing a trend of slow international media sales – while sales of electronics and other merchandise rose 22 percent to $ 3.94 billion.

For the third quarter, Amazon said investors should expect revenues between $ 15.45 billion and $ 17.15 billion, and operating losses between $ 440 million and $ 65 million.

Amazon is holding an investor call at 5 PM ET, and we will be on the call.

This post was updated several times on Thursday afternoon.

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Review - Digit

E-book readers are dime a dozen and yet the Kindle has managed to maintain a good position for itself in the market because of the large content library it offers to users. With the don of the tablet era and the availability of the Kindle app on Android and iOS, does it still make sense for a bookworm to pick up a Kindle e-book reader?

Design and Build

Compact and sturdy is the first thing that will come to your mind when you look at the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite. It has a 6-inch display with a 212ppi pixel density. The device is available in two models, Wi-Fi only and 3G + Wi-Fi. The e-book reader offers 2GB built-in storage (1.25GB user available which is approx. 1,100 books) with Amazon cloud support. There is no local expansion storage support. The device is really light weighing a mere 213 grams and really slim at 0.91cm.

The front of the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite has the display and there are no physical buttons here. The bottom has the on / off switch along with the microUSB port that works for data transfer as well as charging. The rear of the e-book reader has a very nice rubberized finish that adds to the grip.

One thing is for certain; the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is very comfortable to hold. It’s light, and for prolonged use, it comfortable to carry. It is also small enough to fit in your jacket pocket. The design is really good and if you are one who finds a tablet like the iPad a bit uncomfortable for prolonged reading, you will definitely appreciate the Kindle Paperwhite.

Features and Performance

Since this is an e-book reader, it is aimed for those that like to read a lot and want very little to do with anything else. If that is the purpose, then the Kindle Paperwhite executes this quite well. To start with the display is quite crisp to read books on.

I have my books synced between my iPad, iPod touch and my Android smartphone, so, I have my books with me wherever I go. And I must say the reading experience on the Kindle Paperwhite was more comfortable for prolonged reading than the other devices. The display is crisp for both indoor as well as outdoor use. A tablet or smartphone may get difficult to read under direct sunlight but not this. It remains comfortable and convenient and the brightness is good too.

There are a few advantages of using the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite for reading books. To start with you not only have access to the Anazon Kindle e-book library, which is now officially available in India, but you also have the ability to transfer PDFs and documents to the device for reading it on the go. The 3G-version ensures that you have access to your books and cloud storage on the go, but the Wi-Fi only version works well for those that have a more defined book requirement and aren’t interested in accessing more content on the go. Did we mention that there are books available for free on the Amazon store, and that books start as low as Rs. 55?

The device also has a bunch of nifty features. For example, you can long press on a word to see what it means. There is also an X-Ray mode that brings certain important content right in front. For example, if you are reading a series that has way too many characters or want a recap, you can select the name or place and you have access to all the relevant content. The official Kindle Paperwhite description of the X-Ray feature is “Exclusive on Kindle, explore the” bones of the Book “. With a single tap, see all the passages across a book that mention relevant ideas, fictional characters, historical figures, places or topics of interest. “

Syncing the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is as simple as entering your Amazon account details or creating one and voila, you are ready to download your favourite books.

The user interface of the Paperwhite is very easy to get used to. Even your grandfather will be comfortable with it. The home screen displays shows all the books that are present on the device and in your cloud storage. You can display content under all items, books, periodicals, docs, and active content.

The Top Navigation bar of the Kindle Paperwhite has home, back, brightness adjust, Kindle store access, search and a drop down menu that gives you access to options such as Shop in Kindle Store, List View, Create New Collection, Sync and Check Items, Settings and the Experimental Browser. All these features work seamlessly as their names suggests.

While reading a book on the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, you can touch the right of the display to go to the next page and the left to go the previous page. You can touch the top of the display to go back to the home or access a bunch of settings such as text size, font, line spacing and margins.

Coming to the downside of the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, it isn’t a lot of fun reading comics or browsing the Internet on the experimental browser. The browser crashed a few times and some heavy websites didn’t load swiftly.

Bottom Line

At Rs. 11,000 for the Wi-Fi only version and Rs. 14,000 for the Wi-Fi +3 G version, the Kindle Paperwhite is expensive. But if you are someone who reads a lot of books and doesn’t care about tablet functionality, or is a part of the Amazon / Kindle ecosystem, you can consider this device. After all, it gives you the ability to carry 1,100 books and more wherever you go. There are cheaper e-book readers available in the market but the package deal on offer with the Kindle Paperwhite may be more attractive to the avid reader.

Amazon is preparing a big upgrade devices Kindle - NVIDIA WORLD

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In September of last year, Amazon announced a new version of its Kindle Fire devices and Kindle Paperwhite. But once September is just around the corner, which means that the new device models soon to appear on the horizon.

site Tom’s Hardware reports that Amazon plans to remake the full line of tablet Kindle Fire, and, according to unspecified sources, is preparing three new tablet PCs.

first will be 7 “device with a high resolution of 1280×800 pixels., against last year’s 1024×600 pixels. It also 7 inch Kindle Fire HD resolution of 1920×1200 pixels receive., Instead of the current 1280×800 pixels. Do not be left out as a model with a diagonal of 8.9 “, which should also receive a higher resolution screen. According to rumors, the screen resolution of the tablet Amazon will grow with 1920×1200 pixels. up to 2560×1600 pixels.

In addition to increasing the density of screens new plates will be easier, as it is reported that the hardware buttons on the body will change their placement. Because of the new design, these buttons will change position to avoid accidental operation when the tablet is on the table.

As for the price, it is not known how innovation will affect the cost of devices, but it is hoped that the retail price will not be affected.

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Amazon E-book Extras - additional content for delivery of books in Kindle - Computer Review

Amazon received a patent that extends the concept of an electronic book. Was patented system that allows automated access to content, one way or another related to the topic of the book.

System E-book Extras, believed in the Amazon, have a positive impact on engagement in the reading process. The company describes its work in the patent with reference to the e-reader Kindle. It will provide readers additional material such as interviews with the authors, not included in the book notes, additional illustrations or even media materials, such as audio and video recordings.

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Amazon said that the new system will be convenient and interesting content providers who will receive the new channels for distribution of materials, as well as the consumers who receive a convenient way to extra content like the book.

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In August, there will be new tablet Amazon Kindle Fire - AllTablets.ru - The world of tablet computers

July 18, 2013 Author: Ole Onion Concepts

About two years ago, the company Amazon has released the first 7-inch tablet computer Kindle Fire ($ 199), which has become a popular brand among entry-level devices. The appearance on the market of the first “pill” from Amazon to make a fashionable compact tablets.

According to the updated network rumored to be in the end of this summer, the company Amazon is going to present updated models of tablet PCs Kindle Fire. According to the source (Chinese website UDN ), Amazon placed an order for one million cases for tablets, the company Compal, which is one of the largest manufacturers of components for the PC. The body of the Amazon Kindle Fire will be made of metal.

In addition to changes in design, the updated tablet computer Kindle Fire complement the high-resolution screen. In the 7-inch Kindle Fire will be a display of 1280 × 800 pixels (1,024 × 600 previously pixels), and the screen resolution Kindle Fire HD is 1920 × 1200 pixels. Nine Inch tablet Kindle Fire HD 8,9 equip screen with a resolution of 2560 × 1600 pixels.

The price of units will remain the same. If all of the above proves true, the new generation of tablets Amazon Kindle Fire should be in high demand. According to unconfirmed reports, the start of sales of an updated line of Kindle Fire is scheduled for September this year.

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company Amazon in October 2011 introduced the Tablet PC branded Kindle Fire, was released a year later models of the second generation. It is logical to assume that, before the third-generation Kindle Fire has remained only a couple of months.

However, to this day, this did not even have to unofficial information, but BGR portal today presented the first data on future updates. According to unnamed sources, their appearance in retail is really planned for this year. Base Recent grow so that entry level will have screen resolution of 1280×800, the same as the average of the current line of the tablet 7 inch Fire HD. Accordingly, an older model will have a resolution of Full HD. Do not be left without improvements and a version with a screen diagonal of 8.9 inches. Here’s the solution reaches the level of the best models of tablet iPad – 2560×1600.

will be changes in the design. The tablet will become more subtle angles – more direct, and volume buttons will be moved to the back side of the case (which begins to suggest a new trend in mobile devices). This will give developers the ability to reduce the frame around the screen.

With all these improvements to the initial cost of new projects will, as before, is $ 160.

Author: Alex Altukhov • SOURCES: vr-zone.com • Published: 10.07.2013

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further development of e-books from Amazon will provide three new devices – said the well-known Internet portal BGR.

In the lower price range to compete due to enter the first of these devices – the heir to the 7-inch Kindle Fire (which has the only major difference from its ancestor – the screen with a resolution of 1,280 x 800 instead of the screen with a resolution of 1,024 x600 pixels). This will make the screen resolution is the same as it was at a more advanced model of e-book Kindle Fire HD.

himself Kindle Fire HD will get a new child, and, as in the previous case, the main difference will change the screen resolution up to 1,920 x 1,200 pixels. Screen size will remain at the same old – seven inches.

third heir to the famous line will be an updated version of the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 “. Here, Amazon has gone even further than the company Apple – on the new tablet will be mounted 8.9-inch screen with a resolution of 2,560 x1, 600 pixels (instead of the old screen with a resolution of 1,920 x1, 200 pixels). 9.7-inch screens Retina iPad tablet have to compare the resolution is 2,048 x1, 536 pixels.

design of the new tablets also undergo dramatic changes – will be changed body shape, volume buttons and the power will be transferred to a more convenient location.

emergence of new devices from Amazon is expected to range from September to December this year at a price of about appropriate models they replace.

Kindle Fire: rumors of new tablets Amazon - THG

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Company Amazon , which was the original pioneer of the budget “planshetostroeniya” wants to upgrade its range of mobile computers. It is believed that this will happen in the autumn of 2013, and although the official information about potential new products are not yet available, we suggest to familiarize with the possible development of the plot.

So, now Amazon is selling the Kindle Fire tablet with a 7 “display (1024×600 pixels) for $ 160. Market experts tend to believe that the updated version devaysa get a resolution of 1280×800 pixels, and perhaps more powerful stuffing. Price tablet is not expected to increase.

Model Kindle Fire HD 7 $ 200, if you believe the rumors, evolves in Full HD: Instead of displaying 1280×800 pixels with image matrix tablet will receive 1080p . Speaking about the Kindle Fire HD 8.9, then an heir of the tablet will get a screen with a resolution of 2560×1600 pixels, there is hope that its price will not increase with the number of points will remain at $ 270.

How voiced forecast will be true, we will know after a few months.

Earlier edition THG.ru has published an overview of Amazon Kindle Fire, the tablet-the first-born from the online store, which made a real revolution in the mobile segment computers and became a best-seller in the market. On the eve of new Amazon tablet is recommended to turn to recent history and read the article “ Kindle Fire : an overview of the tablet from Amazon”.

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reported that the main online store planet preparing an update of its entire line of Android-plates: the announcement will be held devices later this year.

Android-device Kindle Fire HD series of Amazon, by some estimates – the second demand of the family of tablet after iPad. There are several explanations.

founder and CEO Jeff Bezos is Amazon tablet Kindle Fire HD. (Photo by James Martin / CNET.)

First, Amazon adheres fairly soft pricing. For example, Kindle Fire HD with a 7-inch touch screen and 16 GB of internal storage is offered now for $ 170. For comparison: iPad mini with a 7.9-inch screen and the same amount of memory costs $ 330, that is almost twice as expensive.

Secondly, the owners of Kindle Fire HD via Amazon services available to the most diverse content: books, games, applications and multimedia content. These Web services are tightly integrated into the software platform tablets, which increases the ease of use.

Thirdly, the availability of Kindle Fire HD devices with screen sizes 7 and 8.9 inches and supports Wi-Fi, or LTE allows satisfy the most different types of consumers.

At the same time, against the background of the rapid development of the tablet market for Amazon to regularly display new models in order to keep up with the competition and do not miss the tasty piece of cake. According to the Boy Genius Report, towards the end of the year in front of us appear completely updated line of computers Kindle Fire HD. So, what prepares the main online store planet …

7-inch tablet entry level Kindle Fire will get a new screen, the resolution of which will increase from the current 1024 × 600 to 1280 × 800 pixels. Mini PC Kindle Fire HD 7 inch will also receive improved panel: its resolution will rise from 800 to 1280 × 1920 × 1200 pixels.

resolution 8.9-inch screen tablet Kindle Fire HD 8.9 increase from 1920 × 1200 to 2560 × 1600 pixels. It is even higher than the 9.7-inch Retina-panel iPad, which has a resolution of 2048 × 1536 pixels. That is the number of pixels per inch novelty Amazon will surpass the current flagship tablet Apple.

course changes will undergo an electronic” filling »Kindle Fire. It is possible that Amazon will use Tegra hardware platform or fourth-generation Snapdragon processors 600/800. Although precise information on this subject yet.

It is also noted that the mini-computers next-generation Kindle Fire will get an updated design. For example, the on / off button and volume control perekochuyut with the side face on the cut part of the rear of the chassis. In addition, the reduced weight of the tablet.

in the Amazon comment on future products refuse to give.

Prepared according to Boy Genius Report.

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Amazon, the largest online retailer, is working on the next generation of Kindle Fire, Android-tablet computers.

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BGR, will offer three products – possibly in September. Design innovations made in the direction of the angular aesthetics, with less rounded edges and displaced buttons. Weight plates decreased.

7-inch diagonal display Kindle Fire will remain, but instead of a matrix of 1024 × 600 panel installed 1280 × 800, is now used in more interesting Kindle Fire HD.

Last similarly improves the display resolution to 1920 by 1200 pixels.

not forgotten and Kindle Fire HD 8.9, display with a diagonal of this is to raise a scan from 1920 × 1200 to an impressive 2560 × 1440 pixels.

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policy has not changed, that is, the initial Kindle Fire is priced at $ 160.

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Amazon is preparing to upgrade the line of tablet Kindle Fire - PC Week / RE

company Amazon, which has released two generations of the popular series of tablet Kindle Fire, is preparing to submit their third generation. This is with reference to well-informed sources said the publication BGR. As expected, the new line will feature three tablet devices. The first of these will be the successor to the 7-inch Kindle Fire, which is currently on sale for $ 159 updated version will be released with the new display, which will get a more acceptable resolution of 1280×800 (the predecessor it was 1024×600).

second model – the new version of the Kindle Fire HD with a 7-inch screen – will also get improved display with a resolution of 1280×800 1920×1200 against the previous model. Finally, the screen is a 8.9-inch Kindle Fire instead of 1920×1200 resolution will have a very high by today’s standards 2560×1600 resolution, making it one of the best in this respect among the modern tablets.

currently buy Kindle Fire HD 8,9 can be for $ 269, and, according to reports, the price of the tablet with a better screen does not change.

publication does not disclose which processors will have new models. Previously Amazon for their devices used the chips Texas Instruments (family of OMAP), but now, the manufacturer has stopped the development of new chips for devices such as tablets, focusing all attention on the automotive and industrial markets.

also reported that the entire range of tablet Amazon will get a new design. Their case will be less rounded, and the power button and the volume control will be transferred to the rear panel. It is also known that the updated plates will weigh less than its predecessors. The cost of future models of Kindle Fire still no information. Sources only mention that the release of new products will take place, probably in September, before the season of active holiday sales.

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site All Things D, citing a representative Amazon said that the company since February test video player in Adobe Flash format for the tablet Kindle Fire. Thus in most Adobe stopped developing a mobile version of the Flash Player in November 2011, about a year ago and have withdrawn the application from the store Google Play.

to the video consumed less traffic, the experimental player uses technology from Amazon Silk, which compresses web pages on the company’s servers, and then sends the browser. In the Amazon report that Flash support on the Kindle Fire agreed to provide to numerous requests from users.

Flash Player for Android require a lot of system resources, and has had problems with stability. Due to the failure of Apple to support Flash in iOS video services, many have switched to HTML5. The standard is switched and the most Adobe. However, still there are many video sites that require Flash. In the Amazon will support only some of them, but will gradually increase the number of compatible. Meanwhile, rumored to be released in the autumn three new Kindle Fire with displays that have a higher resolution and brightness than today.

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