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Originally Posted by Crusader
The Kindlenatics (Kindle fanatics) over here seems to think the Kindle is the king of reader devices and that if it's not the Kindle store, no other ebook store exists.
The lesson learned is that you should shop around to find the best deals. Don't feel that you have to stay tied to online one provider - even if that means you need to learn to remove the DRM to make ebooks from other shops compatible with your Kindle.
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I am a Kindle fanatic however, I don't feel as though Amazon has a lock on where I purchase content for my Kindle. When I first received my Kindle I did, however, after finding Mobile Read I realized there were varied places I could go and find material for my Kindle (which I feed regularly). I am an avid purchaser of Fictionwise e-books. Half of what I have purchased for my Kindle has come from Fictionwise. I have even learned some tricks for the DRM problem from this board which really opens up things for me.
I laugh quite a bit when I think about where I was early on in my Kindle days contrasted to where I am now. HINT: Didn't know a thing about Python until coming on this board. So in essence I agree with what you say about NOT being locked in, however, I don't think most people who own the Kindle will go to the lengths of doing certain things that allow the Kindle more flexibility.
Perfect example: I use my Kindle to get library books. After the period expiration - the book goes poof and that is dollars I have not spent. Does it involve some extra steps - YES, are they steps I am willing to take to expand my Kindle's capability - YES, would most Kindlers do this? NO. I am not locked into Amazon and I plan on keeping it that way. Just my 2 cents!
