Kindle Fire outselling iPad this holiday season
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The iPad 2 also moved a million units in its first week, but Apple had trouble meeting demand after that. The original iPad sold well, but not anywhere near this rate. Of course the Kindle Fire is much less expensive then an iPad, but it’s even outpacing the $150 Kinect launch last year, which was the fastest-selling consumer electronic device in history.
The sales numbers are apparently not the “flash in a pan” variety, as Amazon reports that demand has grown each week. Even if they were to hold steady for the next several weeks they should surpass the 8 million units Microsoft sold within 60 days of the Kinect’s launch.
Amazon may be taking a small hit on each device they sell, but the Kindle Fire is a permanent portal to Amazon’s retail empire. They have to be thrilled at the prospect of millions of consumers purchasing a device that will sell Amazon music, movies, books, and more to them for years to come.
source: Amazon via Tech Crunch
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22 Comments
2. Netolic posted on 15 Dec 2011, 12:42 3 2
I'm reading this article using my kindle fire. it sucks that i cant turn off the auto correct.
18. Lucas777 posted on 15 Dec 2011, 23:42 0 0
yes and no… what do they expect when they make a cheap at an even cheaper type… personally i looked at the kindle and i think it is much more worth it to save a little money and get a tablet that isnt a block of plastic… the home screen laged just swiping through it which is terribly annoying… if they release a kidle 2 with exterior volume buttons at least… that wud be nice
5. Hallucinator posted on 15 Dec 2011, 12:52 6 4
Wait!! A $200 tablet is outselling a $500 + tablet? This is shocking.
7. mrochester (unregistered) posted on 15 Dec 2011, 12:58 3 1
According to the other news sources I've read, the 1 million a week includes all Kindles, not just the Kindle Fire.
8. JimmyDeanBreakfast posted on 15 Dec 2011, 13:02 7 2
Well According To The Other News Sources I've Read, You Can Shut Up!
9. downphoenix posted on 15 Dec 2011, 13:06 1 3
$200 is clearly the price the consumer likes. However, they are not getting a bargain with it, as this device is nerfed. Hold out for a discount Android or similar tablet.
11. EclipseGSX posted on 15 Dec 2011, 13:16 2 0
what like $5? I guess that is massive to them since all they care about is money
12. c.hack posted on 15 Dec 2011, 14:24 5 0
iPads are probably outsold by matchsticks, but that's irrelevant too. The Fire is not an iPad competitor. It doesn't even have the Android Market on it. Its a great price for an e-reader, but makes for a below-average tablet. It competes against the B&N Tablet (which is better than the Fire).
I love Kindles, and own 2 and an Android tablet. But, I would never replace my iPad with a Kindle. I would get one in addition to an iPad.
13. iamcc posted on 15 Dec 2011, 15:22 1 0
There's the c.hack I know and love! When you make quality comments like that it just warms my heart.
For the record that was not sarcasm.
15. ardent1 posted on 15 Dec 2011, 17:38 0 1
iamcc, you argue a lot like H. Himmler -- is he is your idol or something.
Note, this was not sarcasm as well.
14. rfrapp posted on 15 Dec 2011, 16:04 1 0
c.hack do some research. The Android Market is on the Kindle Fire now. It's available via download on the Amazon App Store.
17. Joshing4fun posted on 15 Dec 2011, 23:03 0 0
You can download an app store on an app store...?
20. robinrisk posted on 18 Dec 2011, 15:37 0 0
yeah, its called INCEPTION and comes with a commentary by Leo Di Caprio.
19. kemjus posted on 16 Dec 2011, 03:15 0 0
I agree, kindle is not a competitor... Comparing ipad vs. Kindle sales is like comparing sales of a suv with a sedan. Sure they are both vehicles but TOTALLY different classes...
16. ardent1 posted on 15 Dec 2011, 17:40 0 0
MASSIVE price drop for the ipad?
Where? Massive for a sputum perhaps.
21. ILikeBubbles posted on 18 Dec 2011, 21:08 0 0
no competition.
iPad vs Asus Transformer Prime. :)
also no contest however at leaset they're in the same demographic...
idk if i would really consider the Fire a tablet... its a step in the right direction but not quite there
22. remixfa posted on 18 Dec 2011, 22:57 0 0
oh no.. can we throw this old slogan out there in reverse...
"there is no ipad, only a Fire market" lol
