So the future of reading is going to replace newspapers ?? I bet not !!
So what these guys have planned ?? They have planned to tie up with Amazon and find a solution whether the kindle goodness can be made available for newspaper. Hence, a Larger kindle was inevitable as Amazon was more than happy in providing the solution. Moreover, it may even work out for cost-reduction for these recession hit companies. Paper cost can be cut down and concept of E-paper after E-book will be widely used.
But it is Amazon, maker of the Kindle, that appears to be first in line to try throwing an electronic life preserver to old-media companies. As early as this week, according to people briefed on the online retailer’s plans, Amazon will introduce a larger version of its Kindle wireless device tailored for displaying newspapers, magazines and perhaps textbooks.
An Amazon spokesman would not comment, but some news organizations, including The New York Times, are expected to be involved in the introduction of the device, according to people briefed on the plans. A spokeswoman for The Times, Catherine J. Mathis, said she could not comment on the company’s relationship with Amazon.
Also the inside leek suggest that , first to go on Kindle-the Large might be New York Times. But , will people use it ?? Thats the big question everyone is having now, after all Kindle does not come cheap and also , the satisfaction in flipping newspaper, can never be achieved by Flipping E-paper … Isnt it ??
However, lets hope something pops out of Amazon Kindle. However, I am sure, now the kindle demographics of above 40 will change.