Library offerings = major Kindle turning point, imo - Page 8

tomsem · 09-30-2011, 02:49 PM

Overdrive could easily fix their website so it works with Kindle's browser (to open the amazon.com page in the current 'window' rather than trying to open a new window). Hope they'll do that.

HarryT · 10-01-2011, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cHex

At my library (using Overdrive), I could see there was "1" copy of an eBook available to lend, and then see a choice of three formats (Kindle, ePub, and PDF). That suggests to me that the library licenses are not linked to format, but rather to copies available regardless of format.

Yes, that is the way that it works. The library buys the right to lend a certain number of copies of a book simultaneously. Those books can then be borrowed in any available format. The library doesn't have to buy ePub, PDF, and Kindle books separately.

jeffyen · 10-01-2011, 07:11 AM

Does anyone know of libraries that accept payment from non-US citizens who want to be library members? I'm from Singapore and would like to explore library books...

JSWolf · 10-01-2011, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Dopedangel

To me $79 kindle and library offerings together is bigger than most people realize.

The $79 Kindle may sell, but once people get it and realize how bad it really is, they'll be sending them back to Amazon in droves.

I think the non-touch won't be very well liked. It needs the touch. The Touch version will be so much better.

HarryT · 10-01-2011, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

The $79 Kindle may sell, but once people get it and realize how bad it really is, they'll be sending them back to Amazon in droves.

Can you share your personal experiences of using the Kindle non-Touch with us please, Jon? I'm sure that many people would be interested in knowing what it is that's led you to find that it's so bad.

kennyc · 10-01-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Can you share your personal experiences of using the Kindle non-Touch with us please, Jon? I'm sure that many people would be interested in knowing what it is that's led you to find that it's so bad.

Yes please.

Ron. · 10-01-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

The $79 Kindle may sell, but once people get it and realize how bad it really is, they'll be sending them back to Amazon in droves.

I think the non-touch won't be very well liked. It needs the touch. The Touch version will be so much better.

Whats bad about it ? most people use their readers like so..

1: Open Book
2: Turn Pages
3: Close Book

Most readers of popular fiction are not highlighting, searching, taking notes etc...

The $79 dollar kindle is just fine for people who simply want to READ. I like having more options on my reader so I have the Nook Simple Touch, my mother on the other hand.. the kindle non-touch more than meets her needs in a reader..

soondai · 10-01-2011, 10:52 AM

jeffyen: the Singapore library has a huge collection and is free
http://singapore.lib.overdrive.com

kennyc · 10-01-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by soondai

jeffyen: the Singapore library has a huge collection and is free
http://singapore.lib.overdrive.com

Dang, they've got the book I want to check out available, but I don't/can't have an account.

My local libraries don't have it.

JSWolf · 10-01-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Can you share your personal experiences of using the Kindle non-Touch with us please, Jon? I'm sure that many people would be interested in knowing what it is that's led you to find that it's so bad.

It's the keyboard. it doesn't work well. You can to scroll over to each key you want then press enter then scroll again, press enter, scroll, etc. Not good at all. Also, the page turn button is not in a very nice place.

HarryT · 10-01-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

It's the keyboard. it doesn't work well. You can to scroll over to each key you want then press enter then scroll again, press enter, scroll, etc. Not good at all. Also, the page turn button is not in a very nice place.

You wouldn't want to use it if you take extensive notes, I agree. That's why I'm sticking to my K3 with its physical keyboard. But it should be fine for doing things like searches. The Pocketbook 360 has a similar system, and it's entirely acceptable for that kind of thing.

JSWolf · 10-01-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

You wouldn't want to use it if you take extensive notes, I agree. That's why I'm sticking to my K3 with its physical keyboard. But it should be fine for doing things like searches. The Pocketbook 360 has a similar system, and it's entirely acceptable for that kind of thing.

Better off with the Touch version. It's a lot easier to use and even easier to turn pages.

HarryT · 10-01-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Better off with the Touch version. It's a lot easier to use and even easier to turn pages.

As I said in response to an earlier post of yours, Jon, I don't like the fact that the Touch doesn't have physical page turn buttons. I'm going to stick with my K3.

Dopedangel · 10-01-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

As I said in response to an earlier post of yours, Jon, I don't like the fact that the Touch doesn't have physical page turn buttons. I'm going to stick with my K3.

That's why I like my nook Touch better touch screen, physical buttons and Android

monkeyluis · 10-01-2011, 11:26 AM

To each his own. I ordered the kindle touch I'm use to touch screens, though this is not technically touch as it uses IR sensors. But I have an iPad & iPhone so it's good with me. I say let's just keep supporting amazon in their world domination. Maybe we can get prices lowered on ebooks eventually. Lol.

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09-30-2011, 02:49 PM	#106
tomsem Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,007 Karma: 27060353 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Device: iPhone 15PM, Kindle Scribe, iPad mini 6, PocketBook InkPad Color 3	Overdrive could easily fix their website so it works with Kindle's browser (to open the amazon.com page in the current 'window' rather than trying to open a new window). Hope they'll do that.

10-01-2011, 07:11 AM	#108
jeffyen Connoisseur Posts: 63 Karma: 1000 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: Kindle PW2	Does anyone know of libraries that accept payment from non-US citizens who want to be library members? I'm from Singapore and would like to explore library books...

10-01-2011, 10:52 AM	#113
soondai Guru Posts: 672 Karma: 1109784 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Paperwhite	jeffyen: the Singapore library has a huge collection and is free http://singapore.lib.overdrive.com

10-01-2011, 11:26 AM	#120
monkeyluis Banned Posts: 725 Karma: 656644 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Central Florida Device: iPad "3", Kindle Touch, Kindle Fire, iPhone 4S	To each his own. I ordered the kindle touch I'm use to touch screens, though this is not technically touch as it uses IR sensors. But I have an iPad & iPhone so it's good with me. I say let's just keep supporting amazon in their world domination. Maybe we can get prices lowered on ebooks eventually. Lol.