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Old 01-28-2010, 12:47 PM   #494
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Originally Posted by akira28 View Post
I don't think Apple will do this for a few reasons:
  • I haven't read of Apple disallowing apps that compete with theirs if Apple introduces its app after the fact.
  • Apple would alienate users who have already purchased Kindle or B&N books
  • Disallowing established apps by major corporations like Amazon could draw addition focus by the FCC
Agreed. Having the Kindle app will be a draw. I'd be more likely to buy a tablet device that I can read my Kindle books on and that I can access Kindle books from since the Amazon store tends to have the best selection and prices for the stuff I read.

It's not a deal breaker as I don't have any books on my Kindle that I have any interest in re-reading, and will keep it around for novels anyway.

A future tablet would be for academic reading, marking up documents and the multimedia features. But a Kindle app would be a nice bonus I'd use occasionally. Like I'll occasionally use the Kindle for PC app to read some at my girlfriends or in the office.

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