Amazon could launch a successor to its Kindle Fire tablet as early as July 31st according to CNET, possibly as the Kindle Fire 2. The original Kindle Fire was announced last September and began to ship last November. The earlier announcement would likely allow Amazon to have its new tablet available in time for the back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons. The rumoured timeline lines up with a similar one suggested earlier this month.
The report adds that the new tablet will sport a camera and physical volume-control buttons. It did not provide any information on other specifications. Past rumours have suggested that the new Kindle Fire will come with a WXGA (1280×800) display.
Amazon could also adopt a strategy similar to Apple’s whereby the original Kindle Fire (or a slightly revised version) would continue to be offered albeit at a reduced price. The new Kindle Fire would be offered at the same price as the current one is today (US$199).
CNET‘s source added that Amazon will likely announce new e-ink Kindles with integrated lighting at the same event.
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