Amazon Kindle goes international - Page 15

HarryT · 10-08-2009, 10:19 AM

I think that the ability to browse the Kindle store and download books wirelessly is what makes the Kindle so attractive. I could give my parents a Kindle, for example, who have never used, and don't want to learn to use a computer.

Flub · 10-08-2009, 10:19 AM

I think this is purely a move to gain a bit of marketshare in a hurry while they bring the country specific stores online. Amazon are probably quite worried about Sony.

mgmueller · 10-08-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by techsavy

How do you it? can i have the details?
thanks

You just have to use a software proxy. You then can simulate, being in the US. Original intent of such proxies was, to hide your identity. In this case, I hide my original location.

AnemicOak · 10-08-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Flub

I think this is purely a move to gain a bit of marketshare in a hurry while they bring the country specific stores online. Amazon are probably quite worried about Sony.

I don't know if they're worried about Sony or not, but it may be a stop gap until they can get the country specific deals done as you say.

One thing Amazon seemed to help with when they released in the US was getting more books out quicker. A lot of those books were released not only for the Kindle, but the Sony and through places like BoB and FW. So them releasing the K internationally could end up being a good thing for ebook users regardless of what device they use.

GeoffC · 10-08-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

I don't know if they're worried about Sony or not, but it may be a stop gap until they can get the country specific deals done as you say.

One thing Amazon seemed to help with when they released in the US was getting more books out quicker. A lot of those books were released not only for the Kindle, but the Sony and through places like BoB and FW. So them releasing the K internationally could end up being a good thing for ebook users regardless of what device they use.

where it is good or not really depends on the 'geographical restriction' issue for books - and that is deemed to be down to the publishers .... though i can see the kindle might become a driver to kick the publishers into the 21stC !

Flub · 10-08-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

One thing Amazon seemed to help with when they released in the US was getting more books out quicker. A lot of those books were released not only for the Kindle, but the Sony and through places like BoB and FW. So them releasing the K internationally could end up being a good thing for ebook users regardless of what device they use.

Yup. I was having those thoughts too. Amazon seem to have done a very good job at getting US publishers on board. Hopefully they'll be able to do the same with the international Kindle.

Hopefully soon since the selection outside the US is pretty pitiful.

AnemicOak · 10-08-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

where it is good or not really depends on the 'geographical restriction' issue for books - and that is deemed to be down to the publishers .... though i can see the kindle might become a driver to kick the publishers into the 21stC !

True. I guess what I meant was it seemed to get US pubs going a bit quicker on releasing stuff (especially back catalog stuff), maybe it'll do the same for the UK pubs and elsewhere.

kennyc · 10-08-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

I think that the ability to browse the Kindle store and download books wirelessly is what makes the Kindle so attractive. I could give my parents a Kindle, for example, who have never used, and don't want to learn to use a computer.

True, that is definitely a feature that has set it apart and given it the lead. Others will follow soon and I expect that approach to become available in many other devices - i.e. the wireless access included without a monthly fee. That to me is the true innovation with the kindle/amazon approach.

Lord KiRon · 10-08-2009, 10:54 AM

I can not see what so good about this "Kindle international" if you have to pay additional $1.99 for each book downloaded outside US.

kennyc · 10-08-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Lord KiRon

I can not see what so good about this "Kindle international" if you have to pay additional $1.99 for each book downloaded outside US.

True, but compared to it not being available at all?

HarryT · 10-08-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Lord KiRon

I can not see what so good about this "Kindle international" if you have to pay additional $1.99 for each book downloaded outside US.

That only applies to people in the US, and even then, only applies to wireless downloads - basically, it's the roaming charge for the data transfer.

What's so good about it? I guess it's that it let you buy books wirelessly in many different countries in the world. Perhaps that's worth paying $1.99 extra for for many people. But you don't have to pay it if you don't want to.

GeoffC · 10-08-2009, 11:29 AM

i'd rather download my ebook to a pc first - that way i'm sure to have a backup copy ....

kennyc · 10-08-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

i'd rather download my ebook to a pc first - that way i'm sure to have a backup copy ....

Though in theory as with most sites. You can download the purchase again if needed.

mores · 10-08-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Lord KiRon

I can not see what so good about this "Kindle international" if you have to pay additional $1.99 for each book downloaded outside US.

The good thing is that Kindle BOOKS are available outside of the US! I don't care for the device itself.

DawnFalcon · 10-08-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mores

The good thing is that Kindle BOOKS are available outside of the US! I don't care for the device itself.

Only if you have a Kindle, though. I don't believe even the iPhone/Touch app is avaliable outside America... so you can't really seperate them.

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10-08-2009, 10:19 AM	#211
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,557 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I think that the ability to browse the Kindle store and download books wirelessly is what makes the Kindle so attractive. I could give my parents a Kindle, for example, who have never used, and don't want to learn to use a computer.

10-08-2009, 10:19 AM	#212
Flub Groupie Posts: 164 Karma: 70995 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: United Kingdom Device: iPhone, PRS-505, K2i, iPad 64GB+3G, K3, Nexus S	I think this is purely a move to gain a bit of marketshare in a hurry while they bring the country specific stores online. Amazon are probably quite worried about Sony.

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Lord KiRon Connoisseur Posts: 89 Karma: 44 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: Kobo Forma	I can not see what so good about this "Kindle international" if you have to pay additional $1.99 for each book downloaded outside US.

10-08-2009, 11:29 AM	#222
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	i'd rather download my ebook to a pc first - that way i'm sure to have a backup copy ....