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10-16-2008, 01:37 PM | #47 |
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Well, if some horrible fate befell my 505, I'd just get it replaced under warranty
But assuming for the moment that wasn't an option, I guess I would wait a couple of months to see if there was a new offering from Amazon (Kindle 2.0, anyone?) and then decide. I had a Kindle for a few weeks, and would consider another, better Kindle model that addressed some of my previous concerns...but if that wasn't forthcoming, I'd definitely buy another 505. |
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10-16-2008, 01:51 PM | #48 | |
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Lets not forget the specific thread we are in; what if your Kindle was lost or damaged? If Amazon no longer supports the Kindle, you won't be able to get a new one or even a used one to work with your DRM'd kindle files. Sure, I am sure it would not be hard to break Kindle DRM, since it is similar to Mobi, but then you would be a criminal according to DMCA. No DRM, then it is a simple matter of burning the books to a backup media, and if the format they are in is no longer supported, you can probably find a way to convert them to a new format. -- Bill |
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Lets not make this thread about DRM. I don't think that ever was intended. See the neverending thread thread. BOb |
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10-16-2008, 01:56 PM | #50 | |
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10-16-2008, 02:29 PM | #51 | ||
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In any case, I agree, lets end the DRM discussion in this thread here and now. I won't say any more on this issue if everyone else agrees not to. (in this thread of course... I plan to happily continue in threads dedicated to DRM issues ... and to espouse my View Point to others looking to buy their first ebook reader . -- Bill |
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10-16-2008, 02:31 PM | #52 |
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one question,
What happens if you lose your player; doesn't that mean you no longer can read drm format even on a new kindle? I mean,drm formats are only readable on 1 device,no? |
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10-16-2008, 02:48 PM | #54 | |
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They've done it twice already.
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Make them pay every time they want to read a book and don't let them buy a copy that they can read forever. The potential for profits is pretty good in that business model - assuming that consumers will go for it. |
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10-16-2008, 02:58 PM | #56 | |
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We aren't paying every time we want to read a book. We are paying every time we want to download a book. Apparently, judging from the world wide screaming for Amazon to go to Canada, Europe, India and Saudi Arabia for Chrissakes, consumers ARE going for it. Last edited by desertgrandma; 10-16-2008 at 02:58 PM. Reason: spelling. I hate spelling errors! |
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So does that mean I can download the .drm encrypted book on a multitude of kindles at the same time?
How does Amazon check on how many kindles I upload a book? And, also, Does that mean I can download the book onto anything different than a Kindle? |
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Actually, they don't know how many kindles you d/l the book too. Unless you use Whispernet... I assume that is logged somewhere... but probably not stored for to long. Quote:
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Go to Amazon.com, and checkout the informational video. Also, check the FAQ thread here. http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...00127470&#what No, you can't download kindle books to Sony.........legally. |
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10-16-2008, 03:21 PM | #60 | |
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My understanding of how to share content is; you could own 1 Million Kindles (all registered to the same account). The Kindle that placed the order will receive the book via Whispernet. Then 5 other Kindles (for a total of 6) can download to a computer and transfer the books via USB. Once those 6 have finished the book, they delete it from the Kindles and the next 6 in line can download to computer and transfer via USB. And so on and so on and so on. Basically only 6 Kindles at a time (on the same account) can share the same book. |
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