I just bought a version 1.0 machine. It's sold out. Will they make more? I doubt it. So, why are they still accepting orders? I just bought one and will let you know what shows up. I'm hearing that new version comes in next few months. http://rcm.amazon.com/e... is the link. - Robert Scoble from Bookmarklet

it must be orders for the new version? will they be same price? - Neelesh Ramputh

Actually direct link to page is here: http://www.amazon.com/dp...& - Robert Scoble

Availability Due to heavy customer demand, Kindle is sold out. Please ORDER KINDLE NOW to reserve your place in line. We prioritize orders on a first come, first served basis. Note that Kindles cannot currently be sold or shipped to customers living outside of the U.S. - Robert Scoble

Really waiting to see what improvements are made in the next version. Love that fact it doesn't need to be connected to a computer. I've worked on getting reading back into my life and I see a Kindle actually saving me money long term as well too. - Dean Clark

Neelesh: I bet that orders placed for current version will be fulfilled with new version. If I bet right I'll be among the first to get a new Kindle. If I bet wrong I'll have to return a unit. - Robert Scoble

Even during Kindle's busiest time, Christmas 07, the wait was only 5-6 weeks. I doubt demand or supply will cause that much of a delay now. Do we expect 1) amazon to have a new version ready on announcement, and 2) an announcement within the next 4-6 weeks, or 3) amazon to make customers wait potentially longer? Sans a hot inside scoop, I wouldn't bet $360 on a new rev. If v1 isn't doing it for you, what real cost is there until waiting for the official release of v2? - Christopher Galtenberg

Christopher: the first ones to get it will get to make everyone jealous, just like with version 1. - Robert Scoble

And sold out could simply mean you're ahead of a deliberately-paced supply chain. This would be the 4th time, in my memory, that the unit has sold out and required a waiting list. Is this time especially special? - Christopher Galtenberg

Dude, Robert, I think I remember a red-faced video of you hating on v1 :) Man, if they mess up with v2 (or if Robert gets stiffed with a v1) stand back everyone :) - Christopher Galtenberg

Christopher Galtenberg: a new version has been rumored for "first quarter" of this year. So, I'm taking a risk. You're welcome to join me and take a gamble. Amazon does take things back if it turns out we're wrong. - Robert Scoble

Man, I am still stoked with my v1 (got a nice skin, so the unintentional clicks cease, feels good). Good luck tho! Excited to see that smooth v2, hope you get it! - Christopher Galtenberg

Get that v2. It will likely be the last. Google will trounce Amazon as soon as the settlement with the Authors Guild and Publishers is blessed by a judge. - AJ Kohn

Should there be a disclosure that this is a Scoble affiliate link? Is this Scoble's FriendFeed revenue strategy? :-) - Louis Gray

@Louis: Holy crap. I didn't see that but you're right, it is his affiliate link! Smart man that Scoble. - AJ Kohn

Louis: you caught me red handed! Actually @god told me to try this revenue model. (Seriously, he did, the guy who runs the @god account is very smart and it made sense). - Robert Scoble

@Robert: It's a shame Amazon runs such a scam on their affiliate program. You don't get credit unless the referred person buys in that *session*. Lots of referred sales that never wind up going back to the affiliate. - AJ Kohn

AJ: yeah, I figured that. Well, I bought by clicking on the link here. Will let you know how it works out. - Robert Scoble

@Robert: Don't get me wrong. You'll make some money, just not as much as you should IMO. Hoping you get a v2! [edit] By the way, I'd love to see you interview the Google Book Search team to see what they have to say about the prospect of enabling digital downloads of all their scanned material. - AJ Kohn

Your old Kindle is getting great use, Scoble, I use it all the time and will almost certainly buy a book immediately if there is a kindle link on amazon (even if there IS an affiliate lol /rolleyes, I can't believe that's actually an issue... shark jumping! yay!) - Eric Rice

I have 2-3 people a week look at my Kindle, as what it is and then say "I have to have one!" .. I foolishly waited for a while for the usual reasons "$400 for that" and regret it. If I needed another right now, I'd buy the old version despite knowing there is a new one coming. - Warren Whitlock

OMG I guess I'll have to wait for the 2.0 can you hook me up w/ a free one? I heard you got connections ;) - sofarsoShawn ~presque...

The Kindle has sold out several times. They have serious supplier issues. I highly doubt you'll get the mythical v2 unit, but I'll be jealous if you do. I love my Kindle to death! And Amazon will catch you and bust you for buying through your own affiliate link. It's against the ToS, and they police it. Be careful. - Josh Bancroft