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Originally Posted by Walk Broad
Reading e-books on a computer screen, especially for pleasure, would seem like a step back to me, not forward.  |
There are many non-fiction, not for pleasure eBooks available in the Kindle store that I may want to use on my PC... tech stuff, etc. OF course, this probably also goes to them not selling Kindle books (ebooks) to non-Kindle owners. I guess they figure go Mobipocket if that is what you want.
I think they are missing revenue on both sides. Selling Kindles books to non-kindle owners and selling Kindles to people that want to read ebooks other than those bought at the Kindle store.
If they really want to be the iPod/iTunes for eBooks lets compare.
iPod/iTunes
1. You can only use iTunes with an iPod.
2. You can use iTunes without an iPod.
3. You can use an iPod without iTunes (supports other formats).
Kindle/Kindle Store
1. No Kindle software.
2. You can't buy Kindle books without a Kindle.
3. You can use Kindle without Kindle books (support mobi non-drm).
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