Thread: [Rumor] Scoot over nook, the Kindle want some of that Android tablet action.
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Old 04-21-2011, 07:54 PM   #58
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Originally Posted by WillysJeepMan View Post
If the Amazon tablet is as locked down as the current Kindles I do not believe it will be a viable competitor to the nook color. The nook color wouldn't be as popular as it is if it were locked down as tight as a kindle.

You bring up a good point regarding price point due to being locked down. It will be interesting. I wonder how much people would be willing to pay for a locked down kindle tablet.
I was specifically referring to being locked down to the Amazon bookstore. I always buy my books from Amazon and remove the DRM. It wouldn't bother me at all if I could only read Kindle/mobi books on it. Prices are set by the publishers now. Rarely does a book cost more at Amazon. No one offers the selection that they do anyway.

You're right about the NOOkcolor not being as popular if it was locked down. The Kindle brand is very strong though. I believe it would do well. Again, it's about the target market.
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