Amazon expands Kindle DTP platform worldwide
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Amazon has made two important changes to its Digital Text Publishing platform today -
1. Authors and Publishers outside the US can now publish their books for the Kindle. Before this only US based authors could use the DTP platform.
2. English, German, and French language books can be published.
Amazon have also said that additional language options will be added to the Kindle DTP platform in future months.
Pieces of Amazon’s global Kindle strategy coming together
There have now been three important international kindle moves in the last 3 months -
1. Kindle 2 Global - Available in 173 countries, and now with WhisperNet in 100+ countries.
2. Kindle DX Global - Also available in the same countries.
3. Kindle DTP goes worldwide and supports French and German in addition to English.
Amazon is making it clear that -
1. They intend to sell Kindles and eBooks worldwide.
2. They intend to let people from all over the world publish to their platform.
We’re on the verge of the first Publishing paradigm in which there is no concept of territorial rights.
What’s next for Kindle DTP?
That’s a good question.
1. There are still a lot of languages left.
2. There are various features that could be added to the DTP website itself.
3. There must be other things that can be done to enrich the platform.
Kindle DTP is just going to keep growing. When Blogs were allowed in using Kindle Publishing for Blogs there was a deluge of Blogs.
It wouldn’t be a surprise to see a similar uptick in number of self-published titles now that we have two additional languages and the rest of the world’s authors and small publishers allowed in.
There are currently 408,963 books in the Kindle Store. Look for it to grow by 50,000 or more books over the next few weeks.
More At:http://ireaderreview.com/
1. Authors and Publishers outside the US can now publish their books for the Kindle. Before this only US based authors could use the DTP platform.
2. English, German, and French language books can be published.
Amazon have also said that additional language options will be added to the Kindle DTP platform in future months.
Pieces of Amazon’s global Kindle strategy coming together
There have now been three important international kindle moves in the last 3 months -
1. Kindle 2 Global - Available in 173 countries, and now with WhisperNet in 100+ countries.
2. Kindle DX Global - Also available in the same countries.
3. Kindle DTP goes worldwide and supports French and German in addition to English.
Amazon is making it clear that -
1. They intend to sell Kindles and eBooks worldwide.
2. They intend to let people from all over the world publish to their platform.
We’re on the verge of the first Publishing paradigm in which there is no concept of territorial rights.
What’s next for Kindle DTP?
That’s a good question.
1. There are still a lot of languages left.
2. There are various features that could be added to the DTP website itself.
3. There must be other things that can be done to enrich the platform.
Kindle DTP is just going to keep growing. When Blogs were allowed in using Kindle Publishing for Blogs there was a deluge of Blogs.
It wouldn’t be a surprise to see a similar uptick in number of self-published titles now that we have two additional languages and the rest of the world’s authors and small publishers allowed in.
There are currently 408,963 books in the Kindle Store. Look for it to grow by 50,000 or more books over the next few weeks.
More At:http://ireaderreview.com/
Labels: Amazon Kindle, Amazon Kindle Review, Kindle DTP platform
Amazon Kindle now available in Canada
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
The wait for the Amazon Kindle to come to Canada is now over. Effective immediately, the Kindle can be ordered, and delivered to Canada for a price of $259 US. Of course, this does come with a few catches, the books, newspapers and magazines are all priced in US dollars.
Additionally, the blogs and “experimental web browser” are not available. But on the flip side, the Kindle does come with “over 300,000 English-language books.” Canadian Kindle users can also choose from a selection of International newspapers and magazines including the National Post and “all of Canwest’s major daily newspapers.”
Although the Kindle is by no means the first e-book reader to reach the Canadian market — several electronics companies including Sony Corp. sell their own digital book readers — Amazon's wireless distribution system and consumers' familiarity with the company's retail sites could help it stand out.
Finally, for those interested in ordering a Kindle, just visit the US Amazon website.
Source:http://www.gadgetell.com/tech/comment/amazon-kindle-now-available-in-canada/
Additionally, the blogs and “experimental web browser” are not available. But on the flip side, the Kindle does come with “over 300,000 English-language books.” Canadian Kindle users can also choose from a selection of International newspapers and magazines including the National Post and “all of Canwest’s major daily newspapers.”
Although the Kindle is by no means the first e-book reader to reach the Canadian market — several electronics companies including Sony Corp. sell their own digital book readers — Amazon's wireless distribution system and consumers' familiarity with the company's retail sites could help it stand out.
Finally, for those interested in ordering a Kindle, just visit the US Amazon website.
Source:http://www.gadgetell.com/tech/comment/amazon-kindle-now-available-in-canada/
Labels: Amazon Kindle, Amazon Kindle Review, Kindle 2.0, Kindle News
Amazon releases Kindle for PC
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Amazon.com today officially released its free Kindle for PC app, which lets people read Kindle electronic books on Windows-based personal computers. It works with Windows 7, Vista and XP, and Amazon is confirming that a Mac version is on the way (the company also told us a few weeks ago it's working on a Kindle BlackBerry app too).
Amazon is building a multi-device strategy for its Kindle business, looking to sell its digital books, newspapers and magazines across a range of gadgets, not just its dedicated Kindle readers. Amazon also has a Kindle app for the iPhone and iPod touch.
One thing I didn't note when Amazon earlier announced plans for the Kindle for PC app: it lets people read in full color, which may improve the experience of reading things like cookbooks, textbooks and graphic novels (Kindle readers only display shades of gray). People using the Kindle app on Windows 7 PCs will have touch-screen — the ability to zoom in and out of text and turn pages with a finger swipe.
Amazon isn't ignoring its Kindle readers, however. The company is heavily promoting the devices going into the holiday season, as are competitors. Barnes & Noble recently delayed the ship date for some pre-orders of its new Nook e-reader, citing high demand.
Source:http://www.techflash.com
Amazon is building a multi-device strategy for its Kindle business, looking to sell its digital books, newspapers and magazines across a range of gadgets, not just its dedicated Kindle readers. Amazon also has a Kindle app for the iPhone and iPod touch.
One thing I didn't note when Amazon earlier announced plans for the Kindle for PC app: it lets people read in full color, which may improve the experience of reading things like cookbooks, textbooks and graphic novels (Kindle readers only display shades of gray). People using the Kindle app on Windows 7 PCs will have touch-screen — the ability to zoom in and out of text and turn pages with a finger swipe.
Amazon isn't ignoring its Kindle readers, however. The company is heavily promoting the devices going into the holiday season, as are competitors. Barnes & Noble recently delayed the ship date for some pre-orders of its new Nook e-reader, citing high demand.
Source:http://www.techflash.com
Labels: Amazon Kindle Review, Kindle for PC app, Kindle News
Amazon cuts Kindle 2 price to $259, launches a global Kindle
Friday, October 09, 2009
In a nod to both the price resistance of consumers in this economy and growing competition in e-book readers, Amazon today dropped the price of the Kindle 2, its flagship e-book reader, by $50. It also launched a version of the device that will work outside the U.S.
At its new price of $259, the regular Kindle 2 is now priced below the Sony Touch, $299, which shares its 6-inch screen size. It costs more than the Sony Pocket, $199, the least expensive reader on the market, but the Pocket has a smaller (5-inch) screen and, like the Touch, lacks the Kindle 2's wireless access to content.
The cut is the second for the Kindle 2 within the last three months: In July, Amazon dropped the price by $60 from the original $359. For now, the price for Amazon's supersized Kindle DX remains at $489. One wonders how long Amazon will maintain that stratospheric price, though, especially with two wireless connected competitors, albeit with smaller screens than the DX, set to launch in the coming months at $399: the Sony Daily Edition and iRex DR800SG.
More Of this: http://blogs.consumerreports.org/
Labels: Amazon Kindle, Amazon Kindle Review, Amazon Review
Amazon Reduced Kindle price to $299
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Here is a news for Kindle lovers that Amazon’s e-book reader, the Kindle, reduced $60 in price today from $359 to $299, only five months after its launch .Amazon has cut the price of its Kindle ebook reading device by 17%.The price cut is something as a surpise for Kindle users.
May be With this discounted price ,Kindle is trying to attract more people towards its e-book reader for keeping the flow for sales of more books.
The Kindle 2 is now availiable for consumers for $299,instead of its previous price tag of $359.
Customers who have ordered Kindles earlier this month will get a $60 credit on the price difference.Amazon has not cut the price of its larger Amazon Kindle DX that's currently on sale for $489.
Amazon’s this move has put Kindle in a better position to compete with its rivals like Sony’s ,Cool-er by offering the almost same price slot.
Labels: Amazon Kindle Review, Kindle 2, Kindle News
Amazon Lets Bloggers Publish to the Kindle
Friday, May 15, 2009
Amazon has decided to allow all bloggers to publish their blogs to the Kindle and charge users for reading their content on the popular e-book reader.
Kindle delivers not just books and newspapers but also blogs. So far, Amazon has offered a limited selection of blogs on the device. But now it is democratizing the platform.
Any blogger can sign up for the company’s ‘Kindle Publishing for Blogs‘ beta program and set up an account to participate. Bloggers just have to made their feed available to Amazon’s website and the company will translate it into a Kindle friendly format.
Amazon hasn’t made clear how much bloggers can charge for their blogs but it will split revenue from the subscriptions with the individual publishers. Currently most blogs on the Kindle charge $2 for subscription. Amazon has said individual publishers will get 30 percent of the revenue, with 70 percent going to the company.
Unless Amazon can drop the price of blogs subscription to a few cents, it is not clear why users would pay to read individual blogs on the Kindle that they can otherwise access for free through their computers or smartphones. Would you pay to read a blog on the Kindle? Tell us in the comments.
Read More On:http://www.wired.com
Kindle delivers not just books and newspapers but also blogs. So far, Amazon has offered a limited selection of blogs on the device. But now it is democratizing the platform.
Any blogger can sign up for the company’s ‘Kindle Publishing for Blogs‘ beta program and set up an account to participate. Bloggers just have to made their feed available to Amazon’s website and the company will translate it into a Kindle friendly format.
Amazon hasn’t made clear how much bloggers can charge for their blogs but it will split revenue from the subscriptions with the individual publishers. Currently most blogs on the Kindle charge $2 for subscription. Amazon has said individual publishers will get 30 percent of the revenue, with 70 percent going to the company.
Unless Amazon can drop the price of blogs subscription to a few cents, it is not clear why users would pay to read individual blogs on the Kindle that they can otherwise access for free through their computers or smartphones. Would you pay to read a blog on the Kindle? Tell us in the comments.
Read More On:http://www.wired.com
Labels: Amazon Kindle, Amazon Kindle Review, Kindle 2.0
