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Old 04-29-2009, 07:35 PM   #23
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Originally Posted by whitearrow View Post
Isn't it a little hard to argue that .mobi is "closed" and "proprietary" when you can get a free converter for it, either command line or gui based? ...
Yeah, and by the same logic, it would be a little hard to argue, that DRM is really DRM, when you can get a free tool to strip it....

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Originally Posted by Elsi View Post
Amazon CLEARLY says that they will continue to provide free conversion service. What they won't commit to is free DELIVERY over the wireless.
You must love small print. And enjoy studying contracts and warranties (ah, the washing machine one, at 230 pages, must be heaven!)

Me, I like reading short ads with big claims. Like this one, from Amazon:

"No Wireless Bills
No monthly wireless bills, data plans, or commitments. Amazon pays for Kindle's wireless connectivity so you won't see a wireless bill. There is no wireless setup--you are ready to shop, purchase and read right out of the box." (http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Amazons...pf_rd_i=507846)

If this "clearly" means "no free delivery" in some universe, it must be where all the structured financing guarantees came from.

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