Surprising number of consumers could buy the Kindle Fire instead of the iPad 2

Surprising number of consumers could buy the Kindle Fire instead of the iPad 2

Tablets in all shapes, sizes and price ranges will greet shoppers this holiday season. The iPad currently reigns supreme, but can a more moderately priced, smaller device like the Kindle Fire win over gift-buying consumers?

Absolutely, says consumer electronics review site Retrevo.

The company polled 1,000 people in October on their tablet-buying intentions and found that, of those planning to buy a tablet, 44 percent would consider purchasing the $199 Kindle Fire instead of the … Continue Reading

iPhone 4S desired by iPhone 4 users as much as 3G/3GS owners, says study

iPhone 4S desired by iPhone 4 users as much as 3G/3GS owners, says study

iPhone 4 owners are just as interested in upgrading to Apple’s new iPhone 4S as owners of the older iPhone 3G and 3GS, according to a study by gadget shopping help site Retrevo.

44 percent of iPhone 3G and 3GS users said they would upgrade to the new model, while 42 percent of iPhone 4 owners are also thinking of upgrading, the study found.

The news comes as a surprise since iPhone 4 owners will … Continue Reading