Amazon may compete with Apple iPad by giving away free Kindles
February 12th, 2010 admin
As Amazon’s e-book business continues to evolve in the wake of the Apple iPad announcement, a new rumor suggests the company is exploring the possibility of giving a Kindle reader to its best customers.
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