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markdek · 07-13-2011, 02:08 PM

Interesting that the Google reader has a keyboard..........very interesting. Kind a takes the wind out of the sails of the Nook Touch; what I mean is, some people, including Google, think that keyboards are ok.

Hellmark · 07-13-2011, 02:20 PM

Google themselves DO NOT have a reader. They have an SDK for manufacturers to include support for Google Books. The Story HD is the only ebook reader device so far that supports Google Books, and it is made, and marketed, by iRiver.

Think of it like Android. Google makes the software, and lets others make the hardware to use the software.

RockdaMan · 07-13-2011, 02:30 PM

Those technology companies whose names start with 'A' are pretty good.

markdek · 07-13-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellmark

Google themselves DO NOT have a reader. They have an SDK for manufacturers to include support for Google Books. The Story HD is the only ebook reader device so far that supports Google Books, and it is made, and marketed, by iRiver.

Think of it like Android. Google makes the software, and lets others make the hardware to use the software.

Everything I've read call it "Google's eReader", developed in "partnership" w/ iRiver........check for yourself.

And, it's the API that accesses Google Books.

And, either way, my post has to do w/ the fact that this is a newly released ereader w/ a keyboard, and what that means relative to touch screens.

tubemonkey · 07-13-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by markdek

And, either way, my post has to do w/ the fact that this is a newly released ereader w/ a keyboard, and what that means relative to touch screens.

Personally, I believe the next Kindle will be touch screen.

markdek · 07-13-2011, 03:06 PM

Yeah, could be; it all depends on what a touch screen means to Amazon, and book sales.........that's the bottom line.

SCION · 07-13-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by markdek

Interesting that the Google reader has a keyboard..........very interesting. Kind a takes the wind out of the sails of the Nook Touch; what I mean is, some people, including Google, think that keyboards are ok.

Those who prefer keyboards already bought a Kindle or two or three. That leaves first time buyers (who prefer keyboards) who assume they're getting a Kindle-like experience. Why not just buy the more attractive Kindle? Given that many Kindle-like features are missing, I foresee lots of returns from folks who didn't educate themselves on the device's shortcomings.

Hellmark · 07-13-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by markdek

Everything I've read call it "Google's eReader", developed in "partnership" w/ iRiver........check for yourself.

And, it's the API that accesses Google Books.

And, either way, my post has to do w/ the fact that this is a newly released ereader w/ a keyboard, and what that means relative to touch screens.

People said the same thing about Android at first, didn't make it right though. Google made the SDK, which includes the libraries for the API. As far as the keyboard goes, they're probably wanting to ride Kindle's coat tail. It's also easier to make a device with a keyboard, than it is a touch screen.

j.p.s · 07-13-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

AT&T to Sponsor Kindle 3G

Looks like the wifi only models were cutting too deeply into 3G model sales.

SensualPoet · 07-13-2011, 06:44 PM

KSO is intended to generate a new revenue stream for Amazon -- ads as you use it. They are willing to take an upfront hit of $24 to $50 bargaining that you will generate much more than that in ad revenue over the life of the device. That remains to be seen, of course.

Currently, KSO -- like so many things Kindle -- are only available for US residents. So I expect there is no plan to "drop" non-KSO editions any time soon.

JSWolf · 07-13-2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RockdaMan

Those technology companies whose names start with 'A' are pretty good.

Maybe... but not so good when it comes to screwing with eBooks in a big bad way.

JSWolf · 07-13-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Personally, I believe the next Kindle will be touch screen.

The New York Times says that Amazon will have two new Kindles, one with a touch screen and one without for those not allowed to touch.

RockdaMan · 07-13-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Maybe... but not so good when it comes to screwing with eBooks in a big bad way.

To the victor...

Phogg · 07-13-2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RockdaMan

Those technology companies whose names start with 'A' are pretty good.

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07-13-2011, 02:08 PM	#16
markdek Addict Posts: 202 Karma: 1015348 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Kindle 3	Interesting that the Google reader has a keyboard..........very interesting. Kind a takes the wind out of the sails of the Nook Touch; what I mean is, some people, including Google, think that keyboards are ok.

07-13-2011, 02:20 PM	#17
Hellmark Wizard Posts: 2,592 Karma: 4290425 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Foristell, Missouri, USA Device: Nokia N800, PRS-505, Nook STR Glowlight, Kindle 3, Kobo Libra 2	Google themselves DO NOT have a reader. They have an SDK for manufacturers to include support for Google Books. The Story HD is the only ebook reader device so far that supports Google Books, and it is made, and marketed, by iRiver. Think of it like Android. Google makes the software, and lets others make the hardware to use the software.

07-13-2011, 02:30 PM	#18
RockdaMan Banned Posts: 1,644 Karma: 213512 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: On the other side of over there Device: Pandigital Novel, Kindle G1 (broken), iPod Touch	Those technology companies whose names start with 'A' are pretty good.

07-13-2011, 03:06 PM	#21
markdek Addict Posts: 202 Karma: 1015348 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Kindle 3	Yeah, could be; it all depends on what a touch screen means to Amazon, and book sales.........that's the bottom line.

07-13-2011, 06:44 PM	#25
SensualPoet Wizard Posts: 2,302 Karma: 2607151 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite, Asus ZenPad 3, Kobo Glo	KSO is intended to generate a new revenue stream for Amazon -- ads as you use it. They are willing to take an upfront hit of $24 to $50 bargaining that you will generate much more than that in ad revenue over the life of the device. That remains to be seen, of course. Currently, KSO -- like so many things Kindle -- are only available for US residents. So I expect there is no plan to "drop" non-KSO editions any time soon.