Amazon has sold out of its Kindle Fire
tablet, the web retailer announced Thursday, just days before it is
expected to announce a new version of the popular mobile gadget.
Amazon has not released official sales figures for the device, but
says that the 7-inch screen tablet has captured some 22 per cent of
the US tablet market since its launch 11 months ago.
Analysts estimate that up to 10 million units have been sold, but
that it has been struggling of late to compete with newer models like
Google's Nexus 7, which offer better specifications at the same
price.
"We're grateful to the millions of customers who have made Kindle
Fire the most successful product launch in the history of Amazon,"
said Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com founder and chief executive.
Amazon has scheduled a big press event in Santa Monica,
California, next Thursday, where it is expected to announce new
tablet models, including perhaps a larger one or even a smartphone.
