Amazon.ca celebrates World Backup Day with sale

Amazon.ca doesn't want you to be an "April Fool" and reminds you to backup this World Backup Day. They have set up a World Backup Day deals store so you can see everything at a glance. Customers are eligible for various shipping options like Free Super Saver Shipping, Free Two-Day Shipping with Amazon Prime or Same Day Delivery (for those shipping to Vancouver or Toronto). 

Review: Amazon's same-day delivery service is a big win for consumers

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

You really can't ask for anything more. If you're lazy to go out shopping, or need one or two elusive items right away, same-day delivery is well worth the money you spend on shipping and handling. 

While not as extensive in terms of products and categories offered as its larger US-based counterpart, Amazon.ca has developed into a very viable place to do one's online shopping. Thanks to the relative ease of use, that trusty One-Click purchasing button and some of the most informed user reviews. For Amazon users at a nominal price. I tested the service over the weekend and was quite impressed at how well it worked.

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Kindle Fire HDX and Kindle Fire HD available for pre-order in Canada with Mojito on the side

Today, Amazon announced that the brand new Kindle Fire HDX and the new Kindle Fire HD are now available to customers in Canada for pre-order through Amazon.ca.

The third generation Kindle, Kindle Fire HDX features a stunning 7" or 8.9" HDX display, a faster processor, double the memory, an exceptional battery life and dual stereo speakers with Dolby Digital Plus audio.

The new Kindle Fire HD is the most affordable Kindle Fire yet. Starting at $149CDN, it features an all-new slim design that matches the look and feel of the new Kindle Fire HDX and a sharp 7” HD display.

Both devices are powered by the latest version of Fire OS—Fire OS 3.0 “Mojito”—with hundreds of new and upgraded features, platform updates and Amazon-exclusive services. Find out more here.

New Kindle Paperwhite coming to Amazon.ca on October 10 for $139

Amazon.ca announced that the world’s best-selling e-reader—Kindle Paperwhite—is getting even better for customers in Canada. The all-new Kindle Paperwhite features new display technology with higher contrast, the next generation built-in light, a faster processor, the latest touch technology, and exclusive new features designed from the ground up for readers. Kindle Paperwhite is available for pre-order starting today at http://www.amazon.ca. Here's our review of last year's Kindle Paperwhite

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