Marketplace Tech Report for Friday, September 7, 2012
Sep 7, 2012

Marketplace Tech Report for Friday, September 7, 2012

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Amazon has added new weapons to its arsenal as it tries to take on Apple in the tablet computer war. Several new versions of its Kindle Fire tablet were announced yesterday as the company gears up for holiday shopping season. Plus, it's the last show from John Moe, Larissa Anderson and Marc Sanchez. They look back at their favorite Tech Report moments.

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Amazon takes on Apple in price more than features

Sep 7, 2012
Why the retail giant doesn’t mind not making money on Kindle Fire tablets.

Amazon has added new weapons to its arsenal as it tries to take on Apple in the tablet computer war. Several new versions of its Kindle Fire tablet were announced yesterday as the company gears up for holiday shopping season. Plus, it’s the last show from John Moe, Larissa Anderson and Marc Sanchez. They look back at their favorite Tech Report moments.

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