List of top 10 Android Apps for Small Business

I hаvе tо аdmіt, I'd addicted tо mу сell рhonе. I dереnd оn іt fоr a numbеr оf buѕіnеѕs аnd рerѕоnаl thingѕ ѕuсh аѕ: mаkіng рhоne callѕ, ассeѕѕіng my еmаіl, wrіting emailѕ, kеeріng track of aрроіntmentѕ, using іt аs аn alаrm clоck-and mоѕt importаntlу for plaуing "Angrу Birdѕ". (just kіdding)

I'vе hаd mу HTC Inсrеdiblе Andrоіd Basеd OS Phоne for аbоut а yeаr now, and I totallу hеаrt іt. There's juѕt ѕо much thаt уоu саn do wіth it аnd a tоn оf аррlісatіоnѕ thаt can bе dоwnlоaded frоm thе Andrоid market thаt саn bе uѕеd for businеѕs rеlated tаѕkѕ.

One of my реrѕоnal fаvоrіtе apрs that I uѕe оn my рhоne tо соnneсt tо thе іnternеt from mу laрtoр PC іѕ PDANet bу Junе Fаbriсѕ. This nеаt lіttlе tооl allоws you tо ѕurf thе Intеrnet -vіа your andrоіd phоnе (Nо, I'm not kіdding). Bеѕt оf аll, уоu оnlу hаvе tо рaу а оne-tіmе fее tо uѕe thе prоgram. Simply dоwnload the аpplісаtіоn tо уоur Andrоid phоne and instаll іt ontо уоur рс, рlug іn your USB саblе (one end frоm thе phоne thе оthеr tо your PC) and Vоіla...you're cоnnectеd tо thе Intеrnеt. PDANеt is реrfect fоr thе trаvеlіng buѕіnеsѕ реrѕon-or whoevеr nеeds tо havе aссеsѕ tо thе internet when there іѕ no соnnесtiоn аvaіlаblе.

#10. Weаtherbug - Staу uр to date with thе latеѕt weаthеr соndіtіоnѕ lоcаlly оr whеrеvеr yоu are plаnnіng tо trаvel to for buѕinеѕs

#9. WоrdPreѕѕ - Keеp yоur blog оr Websіtе uрdаted wіth thіѕ niftу toоl

#8. Expenѕer - Can be used tо ѕtаy оn toр of your busіnеsѕ еxреnѕeѕ аnd budgеt

#7. Fіnd My Cаr - Trоuble fіnding уоur саr aftеr рarkіng аt a biz cоnferenсe? Thiѕ арp wіll hеlр уоu fіnd уоur waу

#6. Tweеtdесk - Intеgrаte аll оf уour ѕосіаl netwоrking mеdіа usіng thіѕ Aрp; Post ѕtatus updаteѕ аnd оther infоrmatіоn usіng а singlе dаѕhboаrd

#5. Skyре Mobіlе - Stаy іn tоuсh wіth friеndѕ, buѕіneѕѕ соllеaguеѕ, еmploуееs аnd оtherѕ wіth thіѕ mоbіle vidеo and vоicе арр

#4. Drор Box - Grеat aрр fоr еdіting, ѕhаring or vіеwіng buѕineѕѕ dоcumеntѕ аnd оthеr fіlеs аnуwhеrе аnd anуtіme уоu nеed thеm

#3. Gооglе Maps Nаvіgatіon - Hаvе an aрpоіntment ѕсhеduled wіth а сlіеnt аnd nеed dіrеctіonѕ? Google Mарs to the rеsсue.... Goоglе Mаps Nаvigаtіon іѕ аn intеrnеt-conneсtеd GPS navigаtion ѕуѕtem with voiсe guіdance, turn bу turn directіоnѕ and mоrе. Whаt'ѕ еvеn mоre awеѕomе abоut thiѕ аррliсatiоn іs thаt аftеr уou arrіvе аt your dеѕtіnatіоn it will bе shown in Gооglе Street View.

#2. Gоogle Voіcе - Pеrfесt Aрр for buѕіnеѕs оwnеrѕ wаnting tо keep trасk оf phоnе сalls effісіеntly and wіth thе usе оf onе numbеr..inѕteаd of multiplе рhоnеs

#1. PDANеt - I cаnnоt bеgіn tо tеll you hоw usеful PDANеt іs...еsресіаlly fоr а ѕmall buѕіnеss usеr оn thе gо. The PdаNet Android Tеthеrіng apр iѕ Awеsоmе! With thiѕ арр you саn tаkе аdvаntаgе of 3G or Wifі Internеt сonnесtіon ѕреedѕ tо power your PC.

About the Author : Rohitesh Naik, a Freelance writer and a Internet Marketer who presently writes about the Upcoming Verizon Phones. It includes all the the news and updates about New Verizon Phones.

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Panasonic LUMIX Phone 101P pairs a powerful camera with Android 2.3 Gingerbread

This week, Japanese carrier Softbank unveiled a number of smartphones that it will be carrying in the near future, and the Panasonic LUMIX Phone 101P is one of the them. The LUMIX Phone 101P borrows heavily from Panasonic's experience with its LUMIX line of digital cameras, and pairs some powerful optics with Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
If you were to imagine a pocket-sized point-and-shoot digital camera with an Android smartphone grafted onto the back of it, that is pretty much the LUMIX Phone 101P in a nutshell. The front of the phone features a 4-inch, qHD (540 x 960 pixel) touchscreen and the usual menu, home, and back buttons for Android. The phone is powered by a dual-core, 1GHz TI OMAP processor, and it includes support for Japanese digital TV service.
Looking at the camera side of things, we find a 13.2 megapixel CMOS LUMIX sensor with Panasonic's "Mobile Venus Engine" for image processing. The camera is autofocus and appears to sport a xenon flash unit. Unfortunately, Softbank has not provided details about the LUMIX Phone 101P's video recording abilities, but we would be very surprised if some sort of HD recording wasn't included. The phone is waterproof and it manages to keep trim dimensions despite its powerful shooting abilities. The 101P measures 123mm x 64mm x 9.8mm (4.84in x 2.52in x 0.39in) and weighs 128g (4.5oz).
Softbank will be offering the Panasonic LUMIX Phone 101P in November. Exact pricing has yet to be announced, and there is no word of plans to bring the phone to global markets. Q4CTHNYTGCK9 [via TechCrunch]

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Beautiful Widgets is FREE from GetJar

Beautiful Widgets has to be my outright favorite Android application of all time. I’ve installed this as the first purchase on so many friends phones and tablets I can’t even keep count. It has been in the top paid, most downloaded, and editors choice lists for the Android market for the last year, at least. I don’t know how many times on blogs, forums, and here at Android Community readers have said “What’s that clock widget, or weather widget?” It is Beautiful Widgets, and right now it is FREE.

The popular 3rd party application site GetJar has this extremely popular and iconic Android application for FREE, normally priced at $2.99. I don’t know how long the deal will last, but I highly recommend you hurry over and give it a download if you haven’t already. This clock and weather widget has the most options by far to give your handset a unique look.

For those unfamiliar, the screenshot above shows just a fraction of the many many different options, colors, styles, and themes you can set using Beautiful Widgets. From 5 day forecast, clock and weather widgets big and small, battery widgets, and everything else you can possibly imagine — they have it. Or for those wanting a more simple look you can keep it calm just like the image below.

I could talk about the many options from Beautiful Widgets for an hour but instead I’ll just urge you all to give it a try because it’s the best choice around. I even replace the HTC Sense UI clock and widgets with Beautiful Widgets because they are just that awesome. I’m not sure what else to say other than you wont be disappointed (especially when it’s free), so head over to GetJar and get Beautiful Widgets for free.

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HTC Desire S Android 2.3.5, Sense 3.0 Update Rolls-Out: Report

The HTC Desire S was launched at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and shipped with Gingerbread 2.3.3 out of the box. An over-the-air update is reportedly rolling-out, bumping the version to Gingerbread 2.3.5

Devices reported to receive the update reside in the U.K. and have generic stock ROMs. The new version of the operating system also brings the new HTC Sense to the phone, in its version 3.0 iteration. As with every ROM update that is happening over the air, this one is rolling out in stages too. Let us know if you've got the refresh (and where you live, operator, etc.)


Source: XDA Developers

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Samsung Rolls Out Galaxy S II Android 2.3.5 Update

When we plugged in our unlocked Samsung Galaxy S II to the PC this morning, an update to the KIES software was available to download. After installing the refresh, we were notified of the existence of a software update for the phone itself. It is described as an update that will improve the performance of the phone but for version number connaisseurs it is PDA:KI3 / PHONE:KI3 / CSC:KI3 (XEO). After updating the Samsung Galaxy S II now runs Google's Android Gingerbread 2.3.5 (instead of 2.3.4) and the ROM appears to be the same KI3 which was recently leaked. Among the changes you'll also see that TouchWiz Android was updated in order to respect Apple copyrights regarding the scrolling. Before the update, when you were in Settings and scrolled (or any other list), reaching the top or the bottom of the list would bounce the list a little. Now the item on the top or bottom is highlighted in color when reaching the end of the list.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus to Challenge Amazon Kindle Fire

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Steve Jobs once remarked, there is unexplored territory between smartphones and tablets computers.
Samsung Electronics appears intent to explore all of that territory, unveiling the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, a tablet with a 7-inch, WSVGA (1024 x 600) PLS LCD  display powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and based on Google's (NASDAQ:GOOG) latest Android 3.2 "Honeycomb" operating system.
Speedy Honeycomb tablets have become old hat for Samsung, which launched a Galaxy Tab 10.1 this past summer, the Galaxy Tab 8.9 at IFA in August and the Galaxy Tab 7.7 a few days later at the same show.
No other tablet computer maker is touting slates ranging from 7.7 to 10.1 inches, but with the Galaxy 7.0 Plus, Samsung has just moved down the value chain by emphasizing portability and power.
The Galaxy Plus 7.0 weighs only 12.2 ounces and is only .39 inches thin. Samsung claims this svelte form factor will make it easy to fit into an inside jacket pocket or a handbag without weighing either down.
The diminutive tablet  has a 3 megapixel camera with LED flash and video recording, with recording in 720p HD and playback in 1080p full HD. There is also a 2 megapixel shutter in the front to enable video chat. The tablet has 1GB of RAM and will be available in 16GB and 32GB options, expandable to 64GB with a microSD card.

Samsung is also touting its own TouchWiz user interface, popularized on existing tablets and its Galaxy S II smartphones. TouchWiz includes the Mini Apps feature, which enables 7 applications to be easily managed from a bottom tray on the main screen.
Users can also customize their homescreens using Samsung's Live Panel, another TouchWiz perk. The slate also comes with the full complement of Google Mobile applications, including Search, Gmail, Google Talk, YouTube Google Maps, and the Android Market.
U.S. users interested in this one will have to wait a bit. Samsung is rolling out the Galaxy Tab 7.0 in Indonesia and Austria at the end of October, with a global rollout following to Southeast and Southwest Asia, United States, Europe, CIS, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, Japan and China, on a rolling basis.
Another concern will be pricing. Amazon just unveiled its 7-inch Kindle Fire, a custom Android tablet that will go on sale in the United States Nov. 15 for $199. Samsung might have to price its Galaxy 7.0 at or close to the Kindle Fire price to make inroads against the slate in the 7-inch form factor segment.
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HTC Radar vs ZTE Tania (Rumours)

We pit the HTC Radar up against the mysterious ZTE Tania – both devices are Windows Phone 7 Mango

We see how ZTE’s forthcoming Tania handset compares to HTC’s Radar in a battle of the budget Windows Mango smartphones.

Form:
HTC Radar - 120.5x61.5x10.9mm, 137g
ZTE Tania – Unknown
HTC is extending its signature ‘softly’ shaped handsets to its Windows Phone devices. The Radar looks pretty much like every other HTC handset ever made, which means it isn’t unattractive by any sense of the word, but it is rather generic.
ZTE has a habit of making handsets which look remarkably like HTC phones and the Tania is no exception, though it has to be said it does look a little cleaner and more elegant than HTC’s Radar.
From what we've seen, the Tania definitely seems to have more about it in the 'wow-factor' department. And for a budget handset, this is quite rare.
Winner – ZTE Tania

Display:
HTC’s Radar is fitted with a 3.8-inch S-LCD capacitive touchscreen, the resolution is 480x800 pixels giving a pixel density of 246ppi.
As usual for HTC phones the screen is made from Gorilla Glass so it’s not going to smash easily, and features multi-touch input.
Accelerometer and gyro sensors allow for screen interface rotation.
The Tania uses a larger 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen at the same resolution as the Radar, giving a pixel density of 217ppi.
The Tania’s larger screen is nice but with the Radar you get the same resolution and a much higher pixel density, meaning it’ll have a much sharper picture.
Winner – HTC Radar

Storage:
ZTE’s Tania comes with 4GB of onboard storage and 512MB of RAM to boost the processor. The HTC has the same 512MB of RAM but doubles the internal storage with 8GB of space.
Windows Phone 7 handsets, for the most part, do not support microSD. This means your limited to internal storage, which is 4GB and 8GB respectively in this case.
Taking things as they are it seems the HTC Radar has more storage space to play with, which makes it the more appealing of the two given the RAM is on par.
If you want expandable storage and Windows Phone 7 Mango, you'll have to wait until Nokia's handsets arrive. They're the only ones that will support it – guess that was part of the deal all along.
Winner – HTC Radar

Processor:
Both phones run single core 1GHz processors with graphics processing units (GPU). The Radar uses a Qualcomm Scorpion on the MSM8255 Snapdragon chipset paired with an Adreno 205 GPU.
Each handset should be quite capable of decent performance thanks to the 1GHz clock speed and good optimisation of single core processors on the Windows Phone operating system.
Winner -Draw

Operating System:
These are both Windows Phone Mango powered handsets running the latest build of Microsoft’s operating system for smartphones.
Microsoft has added plenty of changes to the new build, but when running it you actually find it’s all rather subtle and contributes to an overall more slick and intuitive platform without being able to put your finger on precisely why.
Part of it is down to a greater integration of communication and social networking services, along with the system pushing more information out to you at all levels.
Mango’s ‘People’ hub goes to great efforts to aggregate all message and social network information from all your contacts into one easily accessible place, and it lets you respond simultaneously to multiple contacts across multiple mediums including webmail, exchange email, SMS and MMS text, instant messaging, Facebook statuses and Tweeting on Twitter.
Email inboxes can also be merged and pinned to the start menu keeping your emails right where you want them.
Performance has noticeably improved, which is saying something as it was pretty good before. You also get an excellent multi-tasking system this time round which keeps your non-active apps in hibernation, so they only cause minimal battery drain.
One of the really nice things about Windows Phone Mango is, because of Microsoft’s licensing agreements, manufacturers aren’t allowed to load their handsets with interface overlays and bloatware, so you’re getting the same build as the next guy with a different brand phone and it should run quite well all round.
Generally we’re pretty impressed with Windows Phone Mango, it’s easy to use and has a lot to offer most users. Android and iOS should be looking worried right now.
Winner - Draw

Camera:
Both phones are fitted with 5-megapixel cameras at 2560х1920 pixels and with LED flash, the Radar also has a VGA secondary camera. HTC’s device features autofocus, digital zoom, geo-tagging, video calling and 720p HD video capture.
Quite an even match on cameras here, both are adequate offerings without being anything exceptional.
Winner - Draw

Final Thoughts:
These phones are equally matched power-wise with equal processor specs, the camera setup is also very similar on both devices.
However, the HTC Radar comes out ahead on storage and display even if the ZTE Tania is a better looking phone.
As budget handsets they’re not earth-shattering but they’re a cheaper way of getting access to a very appealing operating system and, in fairness, they punch above their weight in terms of performance.

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Verizon aknowledges DROID Bionic bugs, promises patches in November

The DROID Bionic is one heck of a flagship device, but it’s not without its faults. Early adopters have been complaining about a litany of issues large and small, and Verizon has apparently been listening. They’ve detailed all of the bugs and glitches in a massive official list, but the carrier says that customers will have to wait until November for a patch.

Among the bugs are some real doozies, like the promised 8-device mobile hotspot being mysteriously limited to only 5, and an inability to reconnect to the 3G network. Some bugs can be helped by a little user elbow grease (have you tried turning off and on again?) but most are simply going to be there until the patch comes. Some of the more frustrating issues, like the Bionic only charging via official Motorola-brand cables and chargers, are swept away as design decisions. For example, the popular Exchange client Touchdown is marked as “No resolution required, working as designed and approved by Verizon Wireless” – what gives?
Here’s the full list for your perusal.
Issue:  4G/3G Service – Data Connectivity

• Marginal 4G to 3G transition:  Loss of data connectivity – The device may display 3G service indication but no data connections are possible.
• Action: The user will need to power cycle the device or enable/disable Airplane Mode.
• Resolution: A fix for this issue is under review and will be included in the first post launch maintenance release software for this device. The tentative release date is early November 2011.

Issue:  High Pitch Headset Noise:

• A customer may experience high pitched “screetches” while using high end wired headsets.
• Action: There is no known work around.
• Resolution: A fix for this issue is under review and will be included in the first post launch maintenance release software for this device. The tentative release date is early November 2011.

Issue:  Mobile Hotspot User Limitations:

• The Mobile Hotspot only supports 5 users.
• Action: There is no known work around.
• Resolution: This is a limitation of the device hardware and cannot be corrected.

Issue:  Non-branded Chargers:

• The XT875 can only be charged with Motorola or Verizon Wireless branded chargers.
• Action: No work around required.
• Resolution: No resolution required, working as designed and approved by Verizon Wireless.

Issue:  USB Cables:

• The XT875 can only be used with Motorola USB cables.
• Action: No work around required.
• Resolution: No resolution required, working as designed and approved by Verizon Wireless.

Issue:  Google Talk Video Calls:

• Google Video Talk sessions can be established faster if you start a text chat session first.
• Action: No work around required.
• Resolution: No resolution required, working as designed and approved by Verizon Wireless.

Issue:  Touchdown Compatibility:

• Nitrodesk’s Touchdown will not function on the XT875.
• Action: No work around required.
• Resolution: No resolution required, working as designed and approved by Verizon Wireless.

Issue:  Lapdock low memory warning:

• With 4 or more windows opened, a user may see low memory warnings.
• Action: The user can terminate browser sessions and/or stop running applications (Tasks application in System Tray).
• Resolution: A fix for this issue is under review and will be included in the second post launch maintenance release software for this device. The tentative release date is under review.

9.  Issue:  Mobile Hotspot Security Modes:

• Mobile Hotspot does not support WEP or WPA Wi-Fi protocols. Only WPA2 is supported .
• Action: No work around required.
• Resolution: No resolution required, working as designed and approved by Verizon Wireless.

Issue:  Home Panel Application Shortcuts:

• Application shortcuts may be removed from the Home Panel without any user interaction.
• Action: The User can go in System Tray and manually add them back in Home Panels. The applications are not deleted from the device.
• Resolution: A fix for this issue is under review and will be included in the second post launch maintenance release software for this device. The tentative release date is under review.

Issue:  MMS Media Message View:

• The user may encounter “Force Close” errors or delays when opening MMS messages with media attachments.
• Action: The user may need to make more than one attempt to view the message.
• Resolution: A fix for this issue is under review and will be included in the first post launch maintenance release software for this device. The tentative release date is early November 2011.

Issue:  Recent Applications Display:

• If a user presses and holds the Home key, recently run applications are displayed. Selecting an application may generate an error message “Application not installed on phone.”
• Action: Access the application from the System Tray.
• Resolution: A fix for this issue is under review and will be included in the first post launch maintenance release software for this device. The tentative release date is early November 2011.

Issue:  3 Way Calling – Ending Last Call:

• In certain infrastructure markets (Motorola and Nortel), pressing the “End last call” button will place the last party on hold and not drop the call.
• Action: User should use the “End call” button to insure all parties are disconnected.
• Resolution: A fix for this issue is under review and will be included in the first post launch maintenance release software for this device. The tentative release date is early November 2011.

Issue:  MEID Displayed:

• Under Settings > About Phone > Status, the 14 digit MEID is displayed rather than the 15 digit IMEI.
• Action: This information is available on the battery cavity label.
• Resolution: A fix for this issue is under review and will be included in the first post launch maintenance release software for this device. The tentative release date is early November 2011.

Issue:  Verizon Wireless Media Store Ringtones:

• Ringtones purchased through online store cannot be saved when received in an MMS message. User will get an “error saving attachment” error.
• Action: The user should use the VCast Tone application to purchase ringtones.
• Resolution: A fix for this issue is under review and will be included in the first post launch maintenance release software for this device. The tentative release date is early November 2011.

Issue:  Post OTA Update – Favorites:

• The Favorites contacts may be deleted after a software update. The user will need to manually add the Favorites back.
• Action: There is no known work around.
• Resolution: A fix for this issue is under review and will be included in the first post launch maintenance release software for this device. The tentative release date is early November 2011.

Issue:  SIM Swapping Blocks OTA Updates:

• In another provisioned SIM is inserted into the XT875 and original SIM is reinserted, the device will not get any OTA updates.
• Action: The user will need to perform a factory reset to get OTA updates.
• Resolution: A fix for this issue is under review and will be included in the first post launch maintenance release software for this device. The tentative release date is early November 2011.

Issue:  Answering incoming calls while in the Lapdock:

• A user may not be able to answer an incoming call while the XT875 is in the Lapdock.
• Action: This issue can be reduced if the call is answered during the first ring cycle.
• Resolution: A fix for this issue is under review and will be included in the second post launch maintenance release software for this device. The tentative release date is under review.

Issue:  Camera use while in Lapdock:

• If the XT875 is in the Lapdock and the user opens the Camera, they may receive a “Camera is unable to initialize” error message.
• Action: There is no known work around.
• Resolution: A fix for this issue is under review and will be included in the second post launch maintenance release software for this device. The tentative release date is under review.

Issue:  NFL Mobile – Lapdock Videos:

• NFL Mobile videos will not be displayed while the Bionic is in the Lapdock.
• Action: No work around required.
• Resolution: This is a limitation of DRM protection.

Issue:  Sleep Mode After HD Dock Use:

• If the XT875 is removed from the HD Dock, the device may not go back into screen saver mode.
• Action: Go to Settings > Applications > Development and uncheck “Stay awake” option.
• Resolution: A fix for this issue is under review and will be included in the first post launch maintenance release software for this device. The tentative release date is early November 2011.

Issue:  Resets during Visual Voicemail:

• User may encounter resets while playing back voice messages or replying with voice messages.
• Action: There is no known work around.
• Resolution: A fix for this issue is under review and will be included in the first post launch maintenance release software for this device. The tentative release date is early November 2011.

Issue:  Visual Voicemail Power-up Message:

• When the XT875 is powered up the user may see “Data service N/A. Select to refresh” as a Visual Voicemail activities alert in the Notification Panel.
• Action: This is a false error message. It can be dismissed from the Notification Panel.
• Resolution: A fix for this issue is under review and will be included in the first post launch maintenance release software for this device. The tentative release date is early November 2011.

Issue:  Message Thread Order – Device Rotation:

• If the XT875 is rotated from portrait to landscape then back to portrait mode after a message sent, the message thread jumps from the latest to the oldest message.
• Action: There is no known around.
• Resolution: A fix for this issue is under review and will be included in the first post launch maintenance release software for this device. The tentative release date is early November 2011.

We’ve had a lot of input from Bionic owners on both sides of the fence – some report multiple major problems, while others say their phones work just fine. If you’re having so much difficulty that you can’t use your DROID Bionic effectively, remember that Verizon has a 30-day refund policy (minus a restock fee) that as of now everyone should qualify for.
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Amazon Kindle Fire manufacturing cost: $209.63

Amazon is riding a wave of tech buzz after stunning pundits and consumers with its $199 Kindle Fire tablet. The manufacturing experts at iSupply estimate that the Fire’s hardware costs just over $209 to make, undercutting other estimates by about $40. Amazon is hoping to offset the discrepancy with increased sales of physical and digital goods from Fire users.

As Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has said, the real aim of the Kindle Fire is to get customers to pay for Amazon’s digital content. Unlike a typical Android tablet, the Fire is optimized for reading Kindle books and magazines, watching Amazon Instant Video movies and TV shows, listening to music from the Amazon MP3 store, purchasing apps from the Amazon App Store, and of course, shopping with the included Amazon catalog. When you consider that the purchase of just one Kindle book could offset Amazon’s losses on the tablet itself, the company’s strategy comes in to focus.

It’s not a new strategy, either. Companies with an integrated hardware/software/media model often sell hardware for less than it’s technically worth, because software (and now media) is practically free to duplicate and monetize. Game consoles in particular sell at a relatively huge loss early in the product cycle. Amazon has applied this model to its cloud-based properties, and if the initial consumer reaction is anything to judge by, it’s a winner.
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