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Old 05-25-2009, 02:21 PM   #128
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Originally Posted by dmaul1114 View Post
But it is very likely that a tablet device from them would have reader programs on it--probably the Kindle one like the iPhone. And such multi-function devices are what can help get people other than techie bookworms buying ebooks. Which is good for all of us as it gives publishers more incentive to put out ebooks.
Not only will we see more ebooks and attention paid to ebooks, but more diversity in both software and hardware as the market becomes more attractive.

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But what you are overlooking is that Amazon shows no sign of producing a Windows version of the Kindle App.
...Stanza is available for Windows now. I can't vouch for the quality and know it doesn't allow landscape/portrait switching, and of course development is likely frozen with Amazon's acquisition, but it's out there.
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