The Most Popular Devices of 2010 -- Let's Get It Right - Page 12

neilmarr · 01-08-2011, 05:56 AM

***Any conclusions yet, concerning this survey?***

Hi Boxcorner. I was particularly watching how things developed over the Christmas period as newcomers with their first devices joined in.

I think it's interesting to see that, while members with more experience of ebook reading were buying Kindles, but mostly other devices over the course of the year, Kindle maintained its slight lead over Sony whilst other devices seemed to slip further behind over the holiday period.

It would suggest hype-value, perhaps. The word 'Kindle' seems to have become a catch-all for reading devices in general, and those buying for others -- with the best intentions and probably very often correctly -- have homed in on the actual Kindle machine itself.

I must confess that I'd expected to see an even greater Kindle surge here, but few newcomers have joined the poll. I have been welcoming all new mambers, as I usually do, though, and it does seem that the majority have joined up with a Christmas Kindle as their first ebook reader.

If there's been any value to the poll, it will be when -- IF they're ever revealed -- we can compare the poll of MR members (experienced and newbies) against general Christmas sales.

Cheers. Neil

ProfCrash · 01-08-2011, 10:06 AM

I think it would be interesting to see how the Kindle compares to the Sony outside the US and then run another poll a year from now.

neilmarr · 01-08-2011, 11:47 AM

You're maybe right, Prof. I wonder if things might change in the next twelve months, though, with Kindle. It does seem right now that it's not by any means the best device for users outside the USA and possibly UK. I'd certainly never dream of a Kindle here in continental Europe. I agree that there are now many decent alternatives to my Sony, but Kindle ain't of of 'em. But who knows what will happen next? Amazon isn't exactly up-front with its plans. Cheers. Neil

The Terminator · 01-08-2011, 12:26 PM

Don't you mean back lit LCD?

ProfCrash · 01-08-2011, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neilmarr

You're maybe right, Prof. I wonder if things might change in the next twelve months, though, with Kindle. It does seem right now that it's not by any means the best device for users outside the USA and possibly UK. I'd certainly never dream of a Kindle here in continental Europe. I agree that there are now many decent alternatives to my Sony, but Kindle ain't of of 'em. But who knows what will happen next? Amazon isn't exactly up-front with its plans. Cheers. Neil

I am thinking that things are going to change in the next 12 months. There are more and more Europeans showing up on the Kindle boards here and at Kindle Boards. The Kindle is an inexpensive but well designed and tested device. Amazon's English books selection is pretty good in Europe. Which is why I would love to see a poll this year and a poll next year.

View Poll Results: WHAT DEVICE HAVE YOU BOUGHT THIS YEAR?
Kindle	230	35.49%
Sony	210	32.41%
Nook	77	11.88%
Kobo	70	10.80%
Backlit LED (incl iPad)	108	16.67%
Other	104	16.05%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 648. You may not vote on this poll

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01-08-2011, 05:56 AM	#166
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,216 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	*Any conclusions yet, concerning this survey?* Hi Boxcorner. I was particularly watching how things developed over the Christmas period as newcomers with their first devices joined in. I think it's interesting to see that, while members with more experience of ebook reading were buying Kindles, but mostly other devices over the course of the year, Kindle maintained its slight lead over Sony whilst other devices seemed to slip further behind over the holiday period. It would suggest hype-value, perhaps. The word 'Kindle' seems to have become a catch-all for reading devices in general, and those buying for others -- with the best intentions and probably very often correctly -- have homed in on the actual Kindle machine itself. I must confess that I'd expected to see an even greater Kindle surge here, but few newcomers have joined the poll. I have been welcoming all new mambers, as I usually do, though, and it does seem that the majority have joined up with a Christmas Kindle as their first ebook reader. If there's been any value to the poll, it will be when -- IF they're ever revealed -- we can compare the poll of MR members (experienced and newbies) against general Christmas sales. Cheers. Neil

01-08-2011, 10:06 AM	#167
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	I think it would be interesting to see how the Kindle compares to the Sony outside the US and then run another poll a year from now.

01-08-2011, 11:47 AM	#168
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,216 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	You're maybe right, Prof. I wonder if things might change in the next twelve months, though, with Kindle. It does seem right now that it's not by any means the best device for users outside the USA and possibly UK. I'd certainly never dream of a Kindle here in continental Europe. I agree that there are now many decent alternatives to my Sony, but Kindle ain't of of 'em. But who knows what will happen next? Amazon isn't exactly up-front with its plans. Cheers. Neil

01-08-2011, 12:26 PM	#169
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	Don't you mean back lit LCD?