Why No "USA Today"?

HaggisMacJedi · 06-30-2008, 04:15 PM

It seems to me that since the Kindle is a device targeting a somewhat national market in the USA, wouldn't it make sense to have the only "national" newspaper available on the device (USA Today)? I mean, I don't live anywhere near any of the cities listed under the current Kindle newspaper offerings, and I HIGHLY doubt that any of my local newspapers will make it on there anytime in the near future. However, USA Today would interest me.

So, what's the deal? It seems to me they'd drum up more business with USA Today than the Phoenix or Atlanta papers.

Ervserver · 06-30-2008, 05:42 PM

It's likely Amazon has/is trying for more content, as with most things negotiations can take time. The Kindle is still a baby

scotty1024 · 06-30-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaggisMacJedi

It seems to me that since the Kindle is a device targeting a somewhat national market in the USA, wouldn't it make sense to have the only "national" newspaper available on the device (USA Today)?

The way I heard it they almost had the deal closed but the Amazon Legal Department axed the deal because of fear they'd be sued for listing it in the Newspaper category.

HaggisMacJedi · 07-01-2008, 08:16 AM

Huh? That is crazy. I still think USA Today is the logical FIRST choice of papers to be included on the Kindle. I'd never subscribe to the paper edition, but I'd subscribe to the Kindle edition in a heartbeat.

DaleDe · 07-01-2008, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaggisMacJedi

Huh? That is crazy. I still think USA Today is the logical FIRST choice of papers to be included on the Kindle. I'd never subscribe to the paper edition, but I'd subscribe to the Kindle edition in a heartbeat.

I believe the comment was a joke. Did you see the smiley?

Dale

HaggisMacJedi · 07-01-2008, 11:24 AM

No, no, I knew it was a joke. I'm just still amazed USA Today is not in the lineup.

Ervserver · 07-01-2008, 11:43 AM

me too

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaggisMacJedi

Huh? That is crazy. I still think USA Today is the logical FIRST choice of papers to be included on the Kindle. I'd never subscribe to the paper edition, but I'd subscribe to the Kindle edition in a heartbeat.

pshrynk · 07-01-2008, 01:12 PM

I want the Chicago Tribune.

HaggisMacJedi · 07-01-2008, 04:26 PM

I am on hold right now with USA Today after asking the customer service rep if they were planning on making a Kindle version. Her response was "Is that a corporation?" I said, "No, it's an electronic device produced and sold by Amazon.com. It's an electronic book." She said "Uhhh, let me check on that for you."

I'm still on hold...

...okay, she's taking my number to have someone call me back.

pilotbob · 07-01-2008, 04:27 PM

I'd like to see the AOPA Member magazine go digital.

BOb

daffy4u · 07-01-2008, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaggisMacJedi

I am on hold right now with USA Today after asking the customer service rep if they were planning on making a Kindle version. Her response was "Is that a corporation?" I said, "No, it's an electronic device produced and sold by Amazon.com. It's an electronic book." She said "Uhhh, let me check on that for you."

I'm still on hold...

...okay, she's taking my number to have someone call me back.

Might be easier to email them with links to the Kindle page as well and the pages listing the papers available.

Maybe toss in a few links about the Kindle from their own paper.

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/product...schuster_N.htm
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/product...1-kindle_N.htm
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/product...n-kindle_N.htm

lensman · 07-01-2008, 08:15 PM

What's wrong with the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal?

I'm actually interested in more local papers. I'd kill for my hometown paper on the Kindle.

Or hey, what about the idea of the Newspaper Subscription Pack? All newspapers for a flat fee? Another idea is progressive discounts.

RickyMaveety · 07-01-2008, 08:20 PM

No matter where I move, the LA Times will always be my "hometown paper." I'm giving it the two week trial to see if I want to keep it.

Izzy · 07-02-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pshrynk

I want the Chicago Tribune.

Me too! I emailed Kindle Support this morning to ask about a ETA on the Trib.

TallMomof2 · 07-02-2008, 05:10 PM

Back in the day when I spent more time on a plane and in hotels than at home I would always pick up USA Today because more often than not it was available everywhere I went. The choice would be either the local paper or USA Today, sometimes I'd come across NYT or WP. Plus many hotels would drop off a complementary copy at your door in the morning.

That said, I wouldn't subscribe to USA Today but I would love, love, love to have pictures in my Washington Post Kindle version.

06-30-2008, 04:15 PM	#1
HaggisMacJedi Zealot Posts: 130 Karma: 1145527 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 4, iPhone 4	Why No "USA Today"? It seems to me that since the Kindle is a device targeting a somewhat national market in the USA, wouldn't it make sense to have the only "national" newspaper available on the device (USA Today)? I mean, I don't live anywhere near any of the cities listed under the current Kindle newspaper offerings, and I HIGHLY doubt that any of my local newspapers will make it on there anytime in the near future. However, USA Today would interest me. So, what's the deal? It seems to me they'd drum up more business with USA Today than the Phoenix or Atlanta papers.

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06-30-2008, 05:42 PM	#2
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	It's likely Amazon has/is trying for more content, as with most things negotiations can take time. The Kindle is still a baby

07-01-2008, 08:16 AM	#4
HaggisMacJedi Zealot Posts: 130 Karma: 1145527 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 4, iPhone 4	Huh? That is crazy. I still think USA Today is the logical FIRST choice of papers to be included on the Kindle. I'd never subscribe to the paper edition, but I'd subscribe to the Kindle edition in a heartbeat.

07-01-2008, 11:24 AM	#6
HaggisMacJedi Zealot Posts: 130 Karma: 1145527 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 4, iPhone 4	No, no, I knew it was a joke. I'm just still amazed USA Today is not in the lineup.

07-01-2008, 01:12 PM	#8
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	I want the Chicago Tribune.

07-01-2008, 04:26 PM	#9
HaggisMacJedi Zealot Posts: 130 Karma: 1145527 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 4, iPhone 4	I am on hold right now with USA Today after asking the customer service rep if they were planning on making a Kindle version. Her response was "Is that a corporation?" I said, "No, it's an electronic device produced and sold by Amazon.com. It's an electronic book." She said "Uhhh, let me check on that for you." I'm still on hold... ...okay, she's taking my number to have someone call me back.

07-01-2008, 04:27 PM	#10
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	I'd like to see the AOPA Member magazine go digital. BOb

07-01-2008, 08:15 PM	#12
lensman Member Posts: 16 Karma: 128 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: Sony PRS-500	What's wrong with the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal? I'm actually interested in more local papers. I'd kill for my hometown paper on the Kindle. Or hey, what about the idea of the Newspaper Subscription Pack? All newspapers for a flat fee? Another idea is progressive discounts.

07-01-2008, 08:20 PM	#13
RickyMaveety Holy S**T!!! Posts: 5,213 Karma: 108401 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California!! Device: Kindle and iPad	No matter where I move, the LA Times will always be my "hometown paper." I'm giving it the two week trial to see if I want to keep it.

07-02-2008, 05:10 PM	#15
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	Back in the day when I spent more time on a plane and in hotels than at home I would always pick up USA Today because more often than not it was available everywhere I went. The choice would be either the local paper or USA Today, sometimes I'd come across NYT or WP. Plus many hotels would drop off a complementary copy at your door in the morning. That said, I wouldn't subscribe to USA Today but I would love, love, love to have pictures in my Washington Post Kindle version.

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