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Originally Posted by ProfCrash
... Your initial objection to the idea of a Kindle was that it might not be supported in Croatia, it is, and that the 3G might not be free, it is ...
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I didn't suggest that Kindle might not be supported in Croatia. What I wrote was, "If the infrastructure exists to support it". Meaning communications infrastructure (ie WiFi). I guess you assumed I meant sales, after-sales support, warranty, etc.
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Originally Posted by ProfCrash
... Your initial objection to the idea of a Kindle ... that the 3G might not be free, it is. ...
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You're assuming that I object to Kindle, or the 3G version. What I wrote was, "... check the cost of using 3G in Croatia". I have read that there can be hidden costs. Just because Amazon doesn't charge, doesn't mean that BorderCollie's service provider wouldn't. Surely it's better that BorderCollie checks beforehand, rather than get a nasty surprise later.
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Originally Posted by ProfCrash
... The Sony is out of the OP price range ...
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I believe I said as much.
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Originally Posted by ProfCrash
... You can download free books to your Kindle as easily as you can to a Sony or a Nook or a Kobo. There are even sites that are set up to send books to your Kindle using whispernet. I believe Feedbooks is one of those sites ...
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So I gather, but I still prefer having ePub compatibility.
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Originally Posted by ProfCrash
... You have a bias against the Kindle ...
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Can't argue with that, given that I chose a Sony over the Kindle. I realise the latter is more popular, doesn't necessarily make it the best choice for the BorderCollie though. I didn't like the idea of the keyboard, but it might not bother them. They might not like the idea of the Sony's touch-screen.
These things are subjective, not something that's either right or wrong. Your Kindle is right for you; my Sony is right for me. I don't object to the Kindle per se; it's just not right for me. I'm sure we can agree to disagree. You have argued your side well and I expect BorderCollie will appreciate the points that you raised in favour of the Kindle.
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... Agency Pricing seems to be taking hold across the globe, the price difference from store to store is not likely to exist. ...
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I'd be surprised if the EU allowed it to go unchallenged.
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Originally Posted by ProfCrash
... So the freedom that comes with an E-Pub reader seems nice on paper but really doesn't mean much in reality
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Time will tell. Meanwhile, it's been fun discussing the pros and cons with you.