Amazon likely to launch 10.1-inch Kindle Fire in 3Q12

Amazon is likely to launch a 10.1-inch Kindle Fire in the third quarter, while tentatively suspending the launch of a speculated 8.9-inch model. That move, coupled with a potential move by Apple into the seven-inch form factor, could set up an interesting battle between the two tablet suppliers with the most-robust content ecosystems. 


On the other hand, end user choices might hinge on what tablet applications they "mostly" use and require. Some might find the more "general purpose" iPad is preferable to the "content optimized" Amazon Fire approach.


It might also be easier for work-related tablet apps to be supported on the iOS platforms, rather than the Kindle platform.