09-28-2011, 11:36 AM | #166 |
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ordered Kindle non-touch without offers, and a Kindle Fire.
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09-28-2011, 11:36 AM | #167 |
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09-28-2011, 11:37 AM | #168 |
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09-28-2011, 11:37 AM | #169 |
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Because then they would have to explain about the various types of DRM and why they can't convert most books - I just want them to add it in on the quiet, for side loading only of non DRM books.
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It also looks like you only get 1 month of free Amazon Prime service.
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09-28-2011, 11:38 AM | #171 |
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Yes. Offering ePub conversion would be a disaster. People would expect to be able to buy DRM-protected ePub books and convert them.
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09-28-2011, 11:39 AM | #172 |
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Looks like we're not going to get the "Touch" in the UK. I'd guess they'll probably release it here after Christmas, when the US demand falls a little.
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09-28-2011, 11:41 AM | #173 |
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09-28-2011, 11:42 AM | #174 |
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09-28-2011, 11:43 AM | #175 |
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I'm sorry if this has already been addressed; I just came back from work and saw that the unveiling has been done.
How many here hate the name "Fire"? Show of hands, please. I mean, hey, I give them credit for pricing it under the $200 barrier. That's big news, surely. But "Fire"? Really? |
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At least they have 3GB of usable storage onboard. Needed for audiobooks. Though a card slot would've been preferred.
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A Kindle for as low as $79??? I think Amazon might just have put all small eReader manufacturers out of business. |
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I don't hate the name anymore. I dislike it, yes. They could have done better, imo, but if the device is good then the name will fade out of mind. I'll find out next month. I am not impressed with the covers available for the new Kindle Einks, though. Expensive, too. |
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