Amazon lowers international Kindle price, consolidates lineup

That didn't take long. Just weeks after launching a Kindle with international roaming capability, Amazon is knocking $20 off the device, taking it down to $259. At the same time, the company is phasing out its other $259 Kindle, which offered only U.S. wireless downloads.

Amazon's move is bad news for Sprint, which powers wireless for the U.S.-only Kindles. Amazon seems to be moving toward AT&T, its partner on the new international Kindle (AT&T provides both U.S. and international coverage for that device). While the larger-screen Kindle DX is currently U.S.-only, Amazon has said it plans to take the DX international next year.

Here's the official word from Amazon spokesman Drew Herdener:

Due to strong customer demand for the new Kindle with U.S. & International Wireless, we are consolidating our family of 6-inch Kindles. As part of this consolidation, we are lowering the price of our Kindle with US & International wireless down to $259. The new Kindle with 3G wireless that works in the U.S. and globally in over 100 countries is in-stock and available for immediate shipment.

Herdener said Amazon would continue to support customers who already purchased U.S.-only Kindles.

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ERIC ENGLEMAN is senior technology staff writer for TechFlash and the Puget Sound Business Journal, covering online retail giant Amazon.com. Engleman tracks Amazon's increasingly complex business, spanning ecommerce, Kindle, cloud computing, and more. He's been covering technology and other industries for the Business Journal since 2003.

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