01-30-2009, 09:53 PM | #1 |
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So if a new Kindle is for sale...
So if a new Kindle is for sale in a few days and let's assume it's the things that have been described. Essentially a smoother form-factor, maybe a 16 shades of gray screen, more responsive refresh on non-reading activities but that's about it.. Same cost as now, no upgrade option.
How many of you Kindle owners will buy one right away? How many non-Kindle owners will? Why or why not? |
01-30-2009, 09:56 PM | #2 |
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I'm getting an EZ Reader. If I get a Kindle, it'll be in a couple of years when the dust settles at Amazon. Amazon's selection of titles is a huge temptation, and so are (most of) their prices on ebooks. But I need something that's more versatile in the formats it reads, with the least amount of conversion necessary. Eventually I would like to have a Kindle for the convenience factor of being able to buy instantly from Amazon. But for now...I can't wait to get my EZ Reader!
ETA: IF they release a new Kindle in a few days, even if it did my dishes and walked the dog (that I don't have) I'd still order the EZ Reader for now. Last edited by phenomshel; 01-30-2009 at 09:57 PM. Reason: to add |
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01-30-2009, 09:57 PM | #3 | |
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The screen is fine as is. I read books, mostly without illustrations, so all the different shades of gray mean nothing to me. The response time is fine as is. I read, not speed read. An even if, IF I say, the above were not true, spending another $349 for another Kindle because its 'new'? Wasteful. |
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01-30-2009, 09:59 PM | #4 |
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I think it'd depend for me... I mean, if it was about the same price and had more than the above (bigger screen, for instance) I might upgrade. If it was a bit more expensive than the original model, there would probably be a very good secondary market on eBay for the original and you'd be able to get most your money back.
It'll really depend. But if they come out with a much bigger screen and more color depth without much price change I'm there. |
01-30-2009, 10:18 PM | #5 |
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I'm a new Kindle owner and while I don't think its perfect, it does everything I want it to (except it doesn't read other DRM'd format). I haven't seen anything that would justify the cost of upgrading..from Amazon leaks or anything other brand.
Of course, I had a black & white Palm Pilot for years...saw no need to upgrade it and didn't replace it until the Blackberry's came out. (I'm actually relieved that there is no killer eReader out yet that tempts me as I bought my Kindle hoping to get 2 years out of it before upgrading.) Last edited by Boston; 01-30-2009 at 10:33 PM. |
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01-30-2009, 10:49 PM | #6 |
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I wouldn't buy it if it's another 6" device. If they introduced a large screen version, which I'm sure would be more money, I'd go for it. I like my current Kindle and the difference would have to be a lot bigger than what the currently available components would provide for me to upgrade after little more than a year. The main gripes I have with the current Kindle can be fixed in firmware. I'd like them to concentrate on that rather than new hardware.
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01-30-2009, 11:19 PM | #7 |
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01-30-2009, 11:24 PM | #8 | |
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No, I won't but a new Kindle. My current one works perfectly fine so i will stick with it. BOb |
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01-30-2009, 11:37 PM | #9 |
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I'm happy with my Kindle as is, no complaints.
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01-30-2009, 11:41 PM | #10 |
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I'll stick with my current kindle. Like desertgrandma, I have learned to live with the warts - I never accidentally turn pages anymore, and I know when to hit the button so that the page will be refreshed at exactly the right time. The only thing that might get me to buy a new device is if it worked with the kindle store and the public library. Even then, I doubt I will live long enough to read the books already on my kindle, especially if I keep adding them at the same rate!
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01-30-2009, 11:42 PM | #11 | |
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01-31-2009, 12:02 AM | #12 | |
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Just an aside on the page turning thing: My latest read is a fairly large .tpz book. About 950 pages. It wasn't available anywhere I could find in any other format. It's been driving me nuts because I now have an ingrained body memory for when to hit the button and this book is so much slower. I'd done a bunch of housecleaning right before I downloaded it, too. I was moving stuff off the internal memory to the SD card. I think the indexing slowed it down for days (yes, actual days) because for the first few days it was taking 4-5 seconds to turn a page. It made me stabby. |
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01-31-2009, 10:44 AM | #13 |
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I will probably buy one, because as I have posted elsewhere, I love my Kindle and worry that something will happen to it and I will not be able to get another one quickly. I would literally be lost without it, that Kindle goes everywhere with me.
I'd like to have two so one can sit by my bedside and double as 'backup'... |
01-31-2009, 10:46 AM | #14 |
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I really don't know why anyone is assuming that this press conference has anything to do with the Kindle. All we know is that Amazon are holding a press conference - the overwhelming majority of Amazon's business is completely unconnected with eBooks or the Kindle.
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01-31-2009, 11:00 AM | #15 |
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Gideon, I'm a non-Kindle owner and plan to stay that way. Right now it wouldn't matter to me what improvements Amazon made to the hardware. Assuming Amazon made design improvements that I would otherwise like, I would consider buying a Kindle only if Amazon opens up the device to other formats and vendors. I am not in favor of supporting Amazon's attempts to be the 800-lb monkey of the publishing world (which is why I haven't bought any book from Amazon in more than 5 years).
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