Hot deal! Amazon Kindle eReader for $29 – Sun Sentinel

By Doreen Christensen Sun Sentinel

Wow! Snag an Amazon Kindle half off after rebate at Staples stores.

Note: The item is out of stock online for free shipping to your door, but are available for free pickup in stores.

The popular 6-inch 4GB e-Reader with WiFi  is $ 59 with a $ 14 instant rebate from the office-supply store.

You also get a $ 30 Easy Rebate prepaid Visa card that you can apply for online. No forms to mail in.

That brings the price to under $ 29.

Click here for the deal. Shipping is free.

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PCPer 10 Days of Christmas: Day 7 – Amazon Kindle – PC Perspectives

Are you still hunting for that perfect gift for the hardware and technology fan in your life? Or maybe you are looking for recommendations to give to your friends and family about what to buy for YOU? Or maybe you just want something new and cool to play with over the break? Welcome to PC Perspective’s 10 Days of Christmas where we will suggest a new item each day for you to consider. Enjoy!

Since the original introduction of the Kindle e-reader years ago, the Amazon-built device has been considered the best digital reading appliance on the market. That continues to this day, even with the release of the iPad, the widespread sale of Android tablets and even Amazon’s own color screen devices like the Kindle Fire. The eye comfort, extended battery life and low cost continue to drive the Kindle’s dominance in this market.

Newly revised with a touch screen e-ink display, the lowest cost Kindle device can now be picked up for under $ 60 if you are cool with some ads showing up on the screen while the device is locked, or $ 80 if you aren’t. E-ink technology provides the key benefits that Kindle has over standard tablets for reading: no backlight is required and thus your eyes have much less strain to focus on the words and the ability to maintain an image on the screen without constant power allows Kindle to last “for weeks” without a recharge.

If you or anyone you love is a reader, then you owe it to them to buy a Kindle.

• Amazon Kindle (with Special Offers) – Amazon.com ($ 59)

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Snag an Amazon Kindle for just $29 (after rebate) – Liliputing

In the market for an eBook reader and don't need all the bells and whistles? Amazon's entry-level Kindle has a 6 inch, E Ink touchscreen display and a list price of $ 79.

But Amazon is currently selling that model for just $ 59… and Staples has it for the same price. What's more, Staples is offering a $ 30 Visa prepaid gift card when you buy a Kindle.

That means you can get an Amazon Kindle for just $ 29 after rebate.

This isn't last year's model or a refurbished unit. It's a brand new eReader with 4GB of storage, WiFi, and an ePaper display which can handle 16 shades of gray and which has 167 pixels per inch.

It weighs 6.7 ounces, measures 0.4 inches thick, and offers up to a month of beattery life.

The entry-level Kindle doesn't have an illuminated screen, a speaker or headphone jack, or a screen that sits flush with the case. You'll need a more expensive (or older) model to get those features.

But $ 29 is a pretty great price if you're looking for your first eReader or a replacement device.

Kindle Fire Sale Offers New Model for Only $79 – Gotta Be Mobile

Amazon has been going rather crazy with Kindle deals as we get closer and closer to Christmas, and today's deal is quite bananas. Amazon is having a Kindle Fire sale where it's discounting its new Kindle Fire HD 6 down to just $ 79.

The Kindle Fire HD 6 is one of Amazon's latest tablets to join the Kindle lineup, and it sports a 6-inch display, along with front and rear cameras, but the real show is on the inside.

The tablet sports a 1.5GHz quad-core processor, which is absolutely insane for the money you'll pay for it, and Amazon says that you'll experience 2x the speed and over 3x the graphics performance over previous generation Fire HD tablets.

As for the display, it's a 6-incher with a resolution of 1280×800, which isn't anything to write home about necessarily, but the 252 PPI pixel density is something to admire on a cheaper tablet like this.

The Kindle Fire HD 6 is regularly priced at $ 99, which is a steal in itself, but $ 79 is rather unheard of. However, it would make for a great Christmas gift for someone who's been wanting a tablet, but you're not wanting to spend an arm and a leg to buy one.

The only downside is that the 6-inch Amazon tablet only comes in 8GB and 16GB storage flavors, so you wouldn't be able to store a lot of stuff on it, but as with all Amazon tablets, it's about streaming content from various Prime services, so having lots of storage is something that Amazon really isn't focusing on.

Amazon has never been shy about discounting its hardware products, dropping the price of its Kindle Fire tablets by $ 50 for Cyber Monday last year, as well as few other models about a week later, and the company even offered some great deals on their tablets this year for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

You can usually take advantage of Kindle hardware sales throughout the year, so there's almost no reason to not wait for a good deal on a Kindle e-reader or Kindle Fire tablet, but if you're wanting a cheap Kindle Fire tablet, spending only $ 79 for it is about the best deal you can find right now, so don't hesitate if you're looking for a last-minute Christmas gift for that special someone, or just a Christmas gift for yourself (you know you deserve it).

Of course, you can find Kindle products for cheaper if you wait for a sale on the entry-level Kindle ereader, which was recently on sale for $ 59. It's not the lowest price we've seen for the ereader, as we've seen it for as low as $ 49 in the past, but it's still a really good price.

The $ 59 will get you the Kindle ereader with Special Offers, meaning that you'll see advertisements here and there. The model without Special Offers (no ads) is on sale as well, priced at just $ 79 (the same price as the ad-filled version at regular price).

However, if you can handle the occasional ad, $ 59 is a fantastic price for a decent ereader, and it's pretty much an instant buy considering you're only paying that much dough for something that you'll get a ton of use out of if you read a lot, but you'll have to wait for the sale to come around again in order to take advantage of that price.

Otherwise, $ 79 for the Kindle Fire HD 6 is about the best tablet deal you'll find right now.

Amazon: Last-minute deals on Kindle, Fire TV, and Fire tablets – ZDNet

Summary:Still stuck on that last-minute gift idea for someone? Amazon might have just what you want. Here are some last-minute deals on Kindle, Fire TV, and Fire tablets.

Trudging around the shops is a pain, so give yourself a break by doing that last-minute shopping from the comfort of your home. And Amazon has some deals that you might be interested in.

Amazon is offering free two-day shipping through 4:00 PM PT on Monday, December 22 and free one-day shipping on Tuesday, December 23rd until 12:00 PM PT to all customers (regardless of Prime) on select Kindle e-readers and Fire tablets – including Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, Fire HD, Fire HD Kids Edition, Kindle Fire HDX 7 and Fire HDX 8.9 – as well as Amazon Fire TV and Fire phone.

Amazon also has a few last minute deals on Amazon devices including:

• $ 20 off Amazon Fire TV (now $ 79) through 12/28
• $ 25 off Fire HD 7 (now $ 114) through 12/27
• $ 20 off Kindle (now $ 59) through 12/27
• $ 20 off Kindle Paperwhite (now $ 99) through 12/27
• 30 percent off 32 and 64 GB Fire HDX 8.9 (starting at $ 300) for one day only on 12/22

These are some great last-minute deals. If you’re looking to pick up a piece of Amazon hardware, this is the time.

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Tech Deals of the Week: iPhone 6, Kindle, HTC One (M8 Eye), Laptops … – NDTV

Every week we handpick the best discounts on gadgets so that you don’t have to waste time looking for the best price. This week, Amazon’s Kindle e-readers are back at a discount, and we tell you where to get the iPhone 6 at the lowest possible price. There’s a great deal on a set of wireless headsets for those who like to listen to their favourite music while working out, a DSLR deal we think you shouldn’t miss, and a portable laptop that’s great for everyday usage.

Discounts are back on Amazon’s Kindle e-readers
If you missed Amazon’s GOSF promotional pricing on the Kindle e-readers, you still have one more chance. Amazon is offering a discount of Rs. 1,000 on its all-new Kindle e-reader with touchscreen support, bringing down the price to Rs. 4,999 (regular Rs. 5,999). There’s a flat discount of Rs. 2,000 on the Kindle Paperwhite and the Kindle Paperwhite with cellular variants, which are now available for Rs. 8,999 (regular Rs. 10,999) and Rs. 11,999 (Rs. 13,999) respectively. Kindle e-readers are great devices for reading books when compared to regular tablet devices as they’re easy on your eyes. The battery life on Kindle e-readers lasts a really long time, and that makes it a great e-reader for those who want to read on the go. These discounts are valid till January 1, 2015.

Link: Amazon

2. Plantronics Backbeat Fit Bluetooth Headset
Paytm is running a 50 percent cashback promotion on headsets. You can grab the Plantronics Backbeat Fit Bluetooth headset for as low as Rs. 3,724 (effective) which normally retails for Rs. 5,996 on Flipkart and Croma Retail. Use the promo code BT50 to get the cashback, which is normally credited within 24 hours of placing a pre-paid order, and within 24 hours of delivery for a post-paid order. The Plantronics Backbeat Fit Bluetooth headset is a great choice for those who like to listen to their music while working out. The flexible design fits quite comfortably, and doesn’t move around while you’re running or taking a brisk walk. It’s lightweight, and quite easy to store while you’re travelling.

Price: Rs. 3,724 (regular Rs. 5,996)

3. HTC One (M8 Eye)
You can grab the HTC One (M8 Eye) (Review | Pictures) smartphone for as low as Rs. 33,800 (regular Rs. 36,500) this week. Use the coupon code EBAY10DEAL on eBay India to get a flat discount of Rs. 2,500. The effective price is lower than what most major online retailers are offering currently, but the stocks are limited. The HTC One (M8 Eye) features a Super LCD3 display, running a resolution of 1080×1920 pixels on a 5-inch display panel. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 SoC which includes a quad-core 2.3GHz Krait 400 processor and an Adreno 330 GPU, supported by 2GB RAM. It comes with 16GB on-board memory, while there’ a microSD card slot where you can add extra memory up to 128GB.

Price: Rs. 33,800 (regular Rs. 36,500)

4. Apple iPhone 6 16GB
Paytm is selling the iPhone 6 (Review | Pictures) 16GB for Rs. 49,500 (effective) on a cashback offer. It’s currently the lowest effective price you can get on the iPhone 6 16GB both online and offline. The EMI offers introduced by Infibeam, and several other offline retailers work great if you’re going to buy the iPhone 6 on an EMI. You could still use this offer to get a better overall deal. The Rs. 4,000 that you get as a cashback can take care of your phone bills for around 3-4 months depending on your monthly average usage. Paytm will also accept returns in case you’re not satisfied, within 5 days from delivery. All the iPhones sold on Paytm come with the standard 1-year manufacturer warranty.

Price: Rs. 49,500 (effective)

5. Snapdeal’s ‘Salebration’ Sale on Electronics
Snapdeal is running a New Year promotion across all categories. The online retailer is promising a minimum discount of 20 percent on electronics during the sale. You can expect better deals than GOSF as Snapdeal has removed all seller fees till the middle of January next year. Some sellers might pass on these savings to customers in the form of a discount.

Under the promotion, Snapdeal will offer a select set of deals with limited stocks as deals of the day, and then there will be specific discounts on each category. Most of these discounts will not need any special promotional code, and the discounts will apply once the user adds a product to their virtual shopping cart. Don’t miss the daily deals, and don’t forget to check specific seller ratings before you hit the buy button.

Pro tip: Always opt for SD Fulfilled listings on Snapdeal, and check seller rating after entering your PIN code only as sellers are location-specific.

Link: Snapdeal

6. Asus 11.6-inch laptop
If you’re looking for an ultra portable laptop, the Asus 11.6-inch laptop can be bought at an effective price of Rs. 19,750 after cashback. The laptop is normally available for around Rs. 26,500 on most major online retailers. The laptop is powered by an Intel Core i3 processor (4th generation), supported by 4GB RAM. It ships with a 500GB hard drive, but you’ll need to purchase your own copy of an operating system. The laptop is perfect for everyday usage. There’s a memory card reader in-built, a VGA port for hooking up the laptop to an external display or a projector, 2 USB 2.0 ports, and one USB 3.0 port.

Price: Rs. 19,750 (effective)

7. Sony ILCE-3500J (With SEL1850 Lens) DSLR camera
You can grab the Sony ILCE-3500J DLSR for as low as Rs. 17,050 (effective price) this week, making it one of the cheapest DLSRs in the market currently. The camera normally costs around Rs. 23,500 online. It is available for around Rs. 22,800 in retail stores. You could use the Rs. 5,000 you receive as a cashback under this offer for purchasing memory cards, battery packs, or other camera accessories directly at Paytm, which makes this deal even more sweeter. The Sony ILCE-3500J comes with the Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, and a 3-inch display. The camera comes with standard 2-year Sony India warranty, and ships with free transit insurance.

Price: Rs. 17,050 (effective)

Amazon Gifts Kindle iOS a Holiday Gift Basket of Updates – Tech Times

Goodreads integration headlines an update to the iOS version of the Kindle app. Apple users can now share their progress, quotes and reviews with friends.
(Photo : Image courtesy of Amazon)

Just in time for the holidays, and after deploying a hefty package of updates for its Kindle line, Amazon is giving iOS another look and releasing a new care package for the Kindle app that runs on Apple’s mobile platform.

Amazon is integrating Goodreads into the iOS version of the Kindle app, so users can share their reading progress and highlights with friends.

The update brought along a new “[g]” button, with which users can share quotes with one another on Goodreads, Facebook or Twitter. After completing a book, users can also use the new button to draft a review at the Before You Go screen. That screen also delivers information about the next book in a series, offering a synopsis of what lies ahead.

The Goodreads integration also brings the Welcome experience to Kindle’s iOS apps. After rating books you have read and specifying favorite genres, the Goodreads recommendation engine will serve up a relevant selection of book samples.

Audiobooks can now be played after the downloads have passed the user’s current location in the e-book. The audiobooks can also be played before they have finished downloading.

Per customer request, Amazon has delivered book details pages that can be called out by tapping and holding onto the cover of a book. Details like reviews and overviews are presented in the book detail pages.

Rounding out the collection of Kindle iOS updates, Amazon has released a book browser for the iPad. Subscribers to Kindle Unlimited can browse a collection of more than 700,000 books and use the new book detail feature to find out more about interesting titles.

Amazon released an over-the-air package of updates for its Kindle series back in November, which also brought better Goodreads integration to the e-readers and tablets. That update included several goodies not wrapped in Kindle iOS’ latest gift basket.

In the November update, the Kindle series received family sharing, a book loaning feature, and an update X-Ray tool, which allows users to scan both their libraries and the Kindle Store. The headlining feature of the November update, Word Wise was launched to help young readers better leverage Kindle’s dictionary and to do so without completely breaking the pace of reading.

“Word Wise makes it easier for kids learning to read and readers learning English to understand more challenging books more quickly, with short and simple definitions that automatically appear above difficult words,” said Peter Larsen, vice president of Amazon Devices.

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