Possible deal on Kindle Fire

[dmann]

In case anyone has started holiday shopping, this just came through on my Amazon Kindle Facebook feed:

Get ready! Starting at 1:00pm ET/10:00am PT, we've got our first holiday surprise for you and we don't want you to miss it...

Limited Time Offer: Get a Great Deal on Kindle Fire
www.amazon.com
This offer is only valid during the promotion time (starting at 1:00pm ET/10:00am PT) and while supplies last. Limit one per customer. US Only.

DM

EDIT: The link from FB takes me to the Gold Box deals page.

[dmann]

7" Wifi 8GB, $129 vs. $159. This is the version that shows "special offers."

DM

[clay]

Kindle Fire $129

[decay]

For a very limited time, the all-new Kindle Fire is available as a Lightning Deal for only $129.

This offer is only valid during the promotion time and while supplies last. It must be purchased from the Gold Box page. Limit one per customer.

List Price: $159.00
Gold Box Discount: -$30.00
Deal Price: $129.00 (19% off)

[anonymouse1]

Meh. Unless you want a kindle.

[D. Lawson]

I was shocked at how sluggish the Fire was. If you "need" an Android-based tablet, some of the cheaper Chinese tablets like the Cube Elite (which I own) or Ainol Fire (yes, actual product name) scream in comparison.

[decay]

how fast does a tablet need to be?

[olnacl]

I have a Fire. Get a Mac Mini.

[silvarios]

olnacl wrote:
I have a Fire. Get a Mac Mini.

A Mac mini? Did you mean iPad mini?

[silvarios]

anonymouse1 wrote:
Meh. Unless you want a kindle.

I don't understand. Why else would you want to take advantage of a Kindle Fire deal, unless you already wanted a Kindle?