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JSWolf · 05-24-2008, 02:21 PM

To be honest, I think it's possible that we may soon see the demise of the Kindle and other 6" sized eink devices if we get these 9.7" devices working well. That does include the software for them and not just the hardware. What else could hurt the Kindle is Sony once they get ePub up and running on the 505 and if they get PDF viewing improved enough. Amazon is also seen as being monopolistic with Kindle eBooks since you need to own a Kindle to be able to purchase them. And the fact that no computer can view AZW is (IMHO) a major screw-up for Amazon. I would never purchase a Kindle because of all the flaws with it that are so simple to fix.

05-24-2008, 02:21 PM	#20
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,228 Karma: 148951761 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	To be honest, I think it's possible that we may soon see the demise of the Kindle and other 6" sized eink devices if we get these 9.7" devices working well. That does include the software for them and not just the hardware. What else could hurt the Kindle is Sony once they get ePub up and running on the 505 and if they get PDF viewing improved enough. Amazon is also seen as being monopolistic with Kindle eBooks since you need to own a Kindle to be able to purchase them. And the fact that no computer can view AZW is (IMHO) a major screw-up for Amazon. I would never purchase a Kindle because of all the flaws with it that are so simple to fix.