The Empire Strikes Back

According to the rumors, Amazon.com is about to come out with something called the Kindle Fire. Basically, this will be a 7" backlit tablet designed to compete with iPads and Androids. Supposed in the $300 range, although not available until November.


I'm all for it. More electronic readers around, the more product they'll need to fill 'em.


The announcement is supposedly on Wednesday–day after tomorrow–so they say.