Amazon Announces an Ad-Supported Kindle

Amazon has unveiled an ad-supported Kindle.

The deal for the Kindle would include $25 off the price of the Kindle Wifi in exchange for having to view ads in the form of screen savers. Some advertisers have already signed up, including General Motors, Procter & Gamble, and Visa. JPMorgan Chase & Co. will advertise the Amazon.com Reward Visa Card.

The press release mentions other offers, including:

  • $10 for $20 Amazon.com Gift Card
  • $6 for 6 Audible Books (normally $68)
  • $1 for an album in the Amazon MP3 Store (choose from over 1 million albums)
  • $10 for $30 of products in the Amazon Denim Shop or Amazon Swim Shop
  • Free $100 Amazon.com
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