06-18-2008, 06:34 PM | #31 |
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I wanted the Kindle the instant I saw it. I have been reading ebooks on my Macbook for over a year in PDF. I purchased books from Fictionwise for over 3 years and read off my desktop. As a Apple product user I'm used to paying high prices for my toys but I refused to pay $400 for something so ugly, yes it is, but broke down a year later when I was able to get one for $300. I use it every day but it's still ugly. I would love to know how many units were sold in its first year. I wish Apple would make a reader but Steve Jobs said that not enough people read to make it worth while. I hope he's pulling my leg.
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06-26-2008, 08:17 AM | #32 |
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Amazon is not alone in not releasing numbers. Nobody is releasing numbers. So it's all just pure speculation until we get some real numbers.
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06-26-2008, 10:49 AM | #33 |
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I don't understand why people get so bent out of shape about Amazon not releasing numbers - no tech company I ever worked for (or the spouse, either) released sales figures for devices which were selling into a tight and competitive market.
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06-28-2008, 03:05 AM | #34 | |
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What Amazon has done is make ebook readers easy for the masses. I agree that the initial cost is prohibitive to many, but the Kindle does come with Amazon's 30-day return policy.
Many people that I know consider $30-$40 per month for books reasonable and remember that Amazon currently has more than 135K of books for the Kindle - price competitive. This is a great continuing revenue stream for Amazon. Your forum may actually be one of the best marketing tools for e-readers, Kindle included. Look at how many new people are signing up every day, here or at the Yahoo Kindle Group. Buying books for the Kindle is idiot easy, and that fits a mass marketing profile. It will be interesting to see how quickly the next generation Kindle hits the market, maybe fixing the ergonomic deficiencies. Anyone want to quess how soon that will be? In general, I see e-readers quickly gaining popularity and Amazon will remain a major player because their marketing strategy makes purchasing ebooks so easy. Cheers |
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Maybe Amazon can follow other business plans, Free Kindle, Pay 30 bucks a month download and read all the books you want. If you cant finish a book in the time allotted before it locks up re download it and try again. I think if you ran the numbers this would be a win for Amazon because of all the kindle users what is the average spent a month on books? Yes you have the select few that spend fifty or more but what about the ones that just maybe buy 4 books at less than 8 dollars apiece? I think initially owners do buy alot of books but then they get back logged on their reading and find that the 20 books they bought will take longer to read than they planned. Just a thought, Now if Amazon does this and makes a fortune I want everyone here to be my witness I thought of it FIRST!
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Clearly, since so many people are thinking about it, it's something Amazon should consider in the future. I will stay with the model they have now. I don't like being pressured to read something in a certain amount of time (I haven't used a library in years). I'm bad with my Netflix account because I'll hold on to a DVD for months until I'm in the mood to watch it. I really should cancel my account and just rent locally. |
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Wrong.
People, where do you get off saying the Kindle is "Ugly"?? I think its beautiful. Sleek, and very intuitive to operate. I own one, bought it without having to "see it in person" because I watched the very informational video several times, and did research. I also had faith that I could get my money back if I weren't completely satisfied. Its done all that it promised. I imagine if you were rough with it the case/buttons could crack. It takes very little pressure to change pages navigate, etc. The size is important.....any bigger, and it would be much harder to slip into a purse. I don't want to carry around another contraption. You know what I think is "ugly"? People who can't see the beauty in a device that opens up so such a world of possibilities. There are lots of ebook readers out there. If you don't like the Kindle, its price, the way Amazon markets it, fine. Don't buy it. If you bought it and aren't satisifed return it. But stop whining! Amazon has a winner.
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. And if one gets offended by another's opinion then Maybe we should keep them to ourselves. Happy Reading and if you feel like lending me your Kindle for a test drive I wouldn't be heart broke.
JJ[/QUOTE True. Funny you should say that. If you lived in Surprise Arizona, you could be meeting with me at the local Barnes and Noble along with three other groups of people, (two sets of couples, and a single guy). On the Amazon website, the 'see a kindle in your city' forum is just for that purpose. You post where you are. Others in your area who are interested contact you (I used a google mail address) and you arrange to meet.......hopefully in a busy place. Everyone has a good time and the Kindle sells itself. Just wish I had the knowledge of some of the people on here who really know how to use it. |
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I believe JJ is in the military and stationed overseas out of the Kindle's reach (for now).
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