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Google readies knockout blow at Apple's iPad with $199 Nexus 7 tablet

Google readies knockout blow at Apple’s iPad with $199 Nexus 7 tablet

By Angie Dean on June 28, 2012

The tablet computer wars are getting interesting with Google announcing the launch of the Nexus 7 tablet, priced in the US at the Amazon Kindle level of $199, but containing a lot more software goodies including its own version of Apple’s Siri voice ‘concierge.’ The move follows Microsoft’s attempt to segment the tablet market, dominated [...]

Posted in Agencies, Clients, Finance, News | Tagged apple, google, iPad, kindle, microsoft surface, nexus 7, nexus q, tablet wars

Amazon takes on Apple and Google with ads on new Kindle

Amazon takes on Apple and Google with ads on new Kindle

By Staff on April 12, 2011

Amazon’s new Kindle book reader, due to start shipping in the US in May, will feature full screen screensaver ads and banner ads at the bottom of pages. The new Kindle at $114 will be $25 cheaper than the current highly-successful model but Amazon’s foray into online advertising seems to be more than just a [...]

Posted in Clients, Media, News | Tagged ad products group, Amazon, apple, banners, google, kindle, new kindle, online ads, screensavers

Freshly-armed with £200m Lovefilm ambitious Amazon takes aim at Netflix

Freshly-armed with £200m Lovefilm ambitious Amazon takes aim at Netflix

By Staff on February 2, 2011

Amazon, which at one time was an online bookshop, seems to be taking on the world, taking aim at US film streaming market leader Netflix shortly after buying UK film rental outfit Lovefilm for £200m. Amazon is spreading its wings ambitiously, selling all sorts of gadgets and even moving into groceries. Its Kindle book reader [...]

Posted in Clients, Finance, Media, News | Tagged Amazon, film streaming, Jeff Bezos, kindle, lovefilm, netflix, Perez Hilton

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