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Originally Posted by rmeister0
My only complaint about the Kindle is lack of ePub support, but time and market pressure *may* fix that.
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I think that what you see as a complaint, could be just another feature for others and nothing more.
I personally do not see ePub support as a problem, giving the case I don't read fiction or novels but IT books; most IT books are only found at Amazon or O'reilly, so the format is irrelevant to me. Actually, I had a Nook 1st gen and even when it's an ok device, I was not able to find my IT books directly from B&N. In order to avoid the extra step of breaking DRM, converting, etc, I decided to buy a Kindle instead and can't be happier. I don't visit public libraries, don't miss that and don't need it, so ePub means nothing to me. Of course, that could be totally different for you and any other user, that's why I usually suggest avoid the "format fixation syndrome" and validate the reader purchase based on the kind of books you like and are willing to buy or lend.
I am more concerned with the DRM stuff than the ePub vs azw thing. Without DRM protection most users could buy from any store without being worried about formats at all, Calibre does the conversion in 60s.
Buying an ebook should be a free decision, instead of one forced by an ebook formats and/or DRM protection; like when you but a magazine or pbook, you just go to the store you like or have the better prices or collection.