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Originally Posted by Sirtel
I wonder what motivation they have for doing this. It won't add new customers, it will take away those customers who read their Kindle books on other brands. What's the benefit? Why not allow Kobo and Pocketbook users to continue buying and converting? Are they hoping all those people will now buy a Kindle? That would mean selling the hardware is more important to them than selling the books.
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I don’t think it is about selling the Kindle hardware for a profit. Instead owning a Kindle device demonstrates a commitment to spending money on Kindle books. That is what they want.
It is all about data mining and advertising. If you read on a Kindle device or app you are continuously exposed to suggestions for more books to purchase.
If you take your books and read elsewhere you might not come back.