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Originally Posted by tubemonkey
I have Prime to get the videos. $79/12= $6.58/mo; which is cheaper than Netflix's $7.99/mo. So shipping is free and this library is free.  |
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Originally Posted by DreamWriter
This page states that the only Amazon Instant Video compatible mobile device is the Kindle Fire. Is that correct???
Tubemonkey, you said that you stream Prime videos on your TouchPad. I've been looking at tablets and I've also been considering Amazon Prime. Does anyone know where I can find out which tablets work with Amazon Prime streaming video? I'm so confused.
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Originally Posted by tubemonkey
Amazon is my shepherd; I shall not want. They maketh me to lie down in green circuit boards: they leadeth me beside the still ebooks. They restoreth my cloud: they leadeth me in the paths of 1-click shopping for their profit's sake. Yea, though I surf through the valley of the DRM of death, I will fear no website: for they art with me; thy Kindle and thy Prime they comfort me. They preparest a tablet before me in the presence of mine enemies: they filleth my Fire with apps; my GBs runneth over. Surely streaming and downloading shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of Amazon for ever.
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Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks
Interesting. I wonder if they will ever unbundle it from prime so that people who are only interested in books can check out books? I'm not a prime member and I don't use movies or music. But I'd be interested in the book feature--just not for 80 bucks a year.
It sounds like a test program too--not all the publishers wanted to opt in, so Amazon actually buys the book and lends the license.
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Amazon is clearly setting things up so that the Fire is that much more attractive. The possibility of free books and the video streaming and the shipping is making me think about asking for Amazon Gift Certificates to become a Prime member for Christmas. If I can use Amazon's video service on my netbook or tablet (if I get one) when I travel and at home on my TV and I can borrow books that I want to read and don't want to wait for at the library, then life is really good.
And announcing it the same day that BN announces whatever it is announcing, I am guessing a Nook Color 2, is a nice touch. Yeah they have a new device. We have a new device and for a pretty low cost you can stream videos for free and now borrow 12 brand new books for free, with no wait at the library and without worrying about dealing with disgruntled librarians.