Bezos: the battle between e-readers and tablet computers is a non-issue - Page 2

MrsJoseph · 12-28-2010, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wvcherrybomb

Yeah, what he said.

Am I the only one who thinks Bezos looks like an alien? He's all sterile looking like he just got beamed down from his sterile loft-ship. He even has empty looking eyes. Maybe it's just me....

Disclaimer: I LOVE Amazon!

silasgreenback · 12-29-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wvcherrybomb

Am I the only one who thinks Bezos looks like an alien? He's all sterile looking like he just got beamed down from his sterile loft-ship. He even has empty looking eyes. Maybe it's just me....

Disclaimer: I LOVE Amazon!

Bezos weirds me out a little less than the "no jacket required, black turtleneck a must" vibe that Steve Jobs has.

The most noticeable thing about the following pic to me isn't his expression, eyes, or what-have-you. It's that he's touching the screen like that. As a new Kindle owner, I'm way too squeamish for that. I'm one step away from holding it like a vinyl LP.

As far as the ereader vs. tablet thing, I can only say that in the short time I've had with my Kindle, nothing else compares to the E-Ink experience. If I think about reading any digital book, E-Ink is the image I'll be conjuring.

bhartman36 · 12-29-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by silasgreenback

The most noticeable thing about the following pic to me isn't his expression, eyes, or what-have-you. It's that he's touching the screen like that. As a new Kindle owner, I'm way too squeamish for that. I'm one step away from holding it like a vinyl LP.

That's how I was with my Kindle 1. The Kindle 3's screen takes up more of the overall surface area, so I didn't have much of a choice in changing my tune. At least, not until I got my Kindle cover for Christmas.

wvcherrybomb · 12-29-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by silasgreenback

Bezos weirds me out a little less than the "no jacket required, black turtleneck a must" vibe that Steve Jobs has.

Oh, yeah, don't even get me started on him....

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Originally Posted by silasgreenback

The most noticeable thing about the following pic to me isn't his expression, eyes, or what-have-you. It's that he's touching the screen like that. As a new Kindle owner, I'm way too squeamish for that. I'm one step away from holding it like a vinyl LP.

He can afford to replace it everyday.

This is certainly not the worst pic of him but he still seems less than human.

Lemurion · 12-29-2010, 04:38 PM

I think the real reason Bezos doesn't care about tablets vs eink readers is because his business is selling books. He'll sell you the reader, too (Amazon sells pretty much everything), but it's that steady stream of regular purchases (like books) that he's really interested in.

As long as you buy the book from him, he really doesn't care what you read it on.

HarryT · 12-29-2010, 04:43 PM

The iPad is lighter than most hardback books, and can display about the same amount of text on a page as the typical hardback does. I find it to be an excellent reader for use at home. When I'm out and about I have my Kindle with me, because it's much more convenient to carry.

Both are excellent devices.

ProfCrash · 12-29-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemurion

I think the real reason Bezos doesn't care about tablets vs eink readers is because his business is selling books. He'll sell you the reader, too (Amazon sells pretty much everything), but it's that steady stream of regular purchases (like books) that he's really interested in.

As long as you buy the book from him, he really doesn't care what you read it on.

Yup. I saw him interviewed on the Charlie Rose show and he flat out said that they intentionally built the Kindle market as a seperate entity from the e-book market. If they were only interested in the Kindle, then they would not have developed the various applications that allow e-books to be read on other devices. He would prefer you buy a Kindle and the e-books from Amazon but he is fine with you buying your e-books from Amazon and reading on an IPad or a Nook Color. (winks)

I do think it says something that folks with Nook Colors are rooting their devices and downloading the Kindle Android App. I thought that the ability to buy e-books from Sony, Kobo, and BN meant that you didn't need to buy books from a store like Amazon. (winks)

It makes me chuckle.

darknessangel · 12-29-2010, 05:11 PM

Have a sony Reader and bought an iPad. I'm satisfied with both. I use the iPad fo reading technical PDFs, mail and web surfing while I leave the books om my prs 505. System works.

CazMar · 12-29-2010, 05:33 PM

It probably depends on how much reading you do - I would imagine really dedicated readers prefer to read on e-ink because it's easier on the eyes. If you just want to read a magazine on the bus the IPad would be sufficient. A bit like MP3 players - I have 2 because I like audio books and am a musician, so need a player that has a lot of features. If I just wanted to listen to a few pop tunes I would use my phone's MP3 player. Not everyone has the same requirements from a piece of technology.

Maggie Leung · 12-29-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CazMar

It probably depends on how much reading you do - I would imagine really dedicated readers prefer to read on e-ink because it's easier on the eyes. If you just want to read a magazine on the bus the IPad would be sufficient. A bit like MP3 players - I have 2 because I like audio books and am a musician, so need a player that has a lot of features. If I just wanted to listen to a few pop tunes I would use my phone's MP3 player. Not everyone has the same requirements from a piece of technology.

I can easily read a book a day on iPad or Touch. No eye trouble. Everyone's eyesight is different.

darknessangel · 01-06-2011, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CazMar

It probably depends on how much reading you do - I would imagine really dedicated readers prefer to read on e-ink because it's easier on the eyes. If you just want to read a magazine on the bus the IPad would be sufficient. A bit like MP3 players - I have 2 because I like audio books and am a musician, so need a player that has a lot of features. If I just wanted to listen to a few pop tunes I would use my phone's MP3 player. Not everyone has the same requirements from a piece of technology.

Exactly... however I find that the iPad is not really like an ebook that you can get out in the bus and have a light read because it's missing one little thing... a wriststrap. And that thing even at home is just begging for me to let it drop! >_> One of these days I'll come to the forum crying because I have to buy a new toy of these.

MrsJoseph · 01-06-2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by darknessangel

Exactly... however I find that the iPad is not really like an ebook that you can get out in the bus and have a light read because it's missing one little thing... a wriststrap. And that thing even at home is just begging for me to let it drop! >_> One of these days I'll come to the forum crying because I have to buy a new toy of these.

This is the only reason I haven't purchased an iPad yet. I have an iPhone and I've shattered the screen before. That is really no fun

digiSara · 01-06-2011, 10:35 AM

The thing I really like about my ereader is that reading is the only thing it does! If I had an iPad, I would easily get distracted and just check my email which would lead to checking something on a webpage, etc. With the ereader, I can immerse myself in a book for an hour or two and not get distracted by the shiny web.

Dazrin · 01-06-2011, 05:44 PM

I love my Kindle, but I would also love an iPad (or one of the forthcoming Android 3 slates) as well. I will probably get one this year for my wife.

I see the Kindle/eink devices as reading devices. They are truly book substitutes for me. The slate would be for web surfing, photos, videos, and more productivity oriented tasks (including PDFs/books with graphics). Although there is some overlap (especially if you have a DX) they are very much two different items.

LaurieGator · 01-06-2011, 05:57 PM

I have to agree with Bezos on this one...

I bought the Nook Color specifically for color reading. Stuff like magazines, non-fiction books, craft books and cook books.

My fiction reading is still done on my Kindle. I am one of the folks who prefer e-ink for long reading and the LCD for short reading. I love both devices. I tried the iPad but found it too bulky and heavy for a color e-reader. The Nook Color won hands down!

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12-29-2010, 04:38 PM	#20
Lemurion eReader Posts: 2,750 Karma: 4968470 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Note 5; PW3; Nook HD+; ChuWi Hi12; iPad	I think the real reason Bezos doesn't care about tablets vs eink readers is because his business is selling books. He'll sell you the reader, too (Amazon sells pretty much everything), but it's that steady stream of regular purchases (like books) that he's really interested in. As long as you buy the book from him, he really doesn't care what you read it on.

12-29-2010, 04:43 PM	#21
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The iPad is lighter than most hardback books, and can display about the same amount of text on a page as the typical hardback does. I find it to be an excellent reader for use at home. When I'm out and about I have my Kindle with me, because it's much more convenient to carry. Both are excellent devices.

12-29-2010, 05:11 PM	#23
darknessangel Addict Posts: 297 Karma: 1018140 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: PRS-505, iPad	Have a sony Reader and bought an iPad. I'm satisfied with both. I use the iPad fo reading technical PDFs, mail and web surfing while I leave the books om my prs 505. System works.

12-29-2010, 05:33 PM	#24
CazMar Book Geek Posts: 596 Karma: 1499085 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Adelaide, Australia Device: Kobo Touch, Asus MemPad 7" tablet, Nexus 5, Asus 10" tablet	It probably depends on how much reading you do - I would imagine really dedicated readers prefer to read on e-ink because it's easier on the eyes. If you just want to read a magazine on the bus the IPad would be sufficient. A bit like MP3 players - I have 2 because I like audio books and am a musician, so need a player that has a lot of features. If I just wanted to listen to a few pop tunes I would use my phone's MP3 player. Not everyone has the same requirements from a piece of technology.

01-06-2011, 10:35 AM	#28
digiSara Groupie Posts: 158 Karma: 153344 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kobo wifi	The thing I really like about my ereader is that reading is the only thing it does! If I had an iPad, I would easily get distracted and just check my email which would lead to checking something on a webpage, etc. With the ereader, I can immerse myself in a book for an hour or two and not get distracted by the shiny web.

01-06-2011, 05:44 PM	#29
Dazrin Wizard Posts: 2,729 Karma: 75825105 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: PDXish Device: Kindle Voyage, various Android devices	I love my Kindle, but I would also love an iPad (or one of the forthcoming Android 3 slates) as well. I will probably get one this year for my wife. I see the Kindle/eink devices as reading devices. They are truly book substitutes for me. The slate would be for web surfing, photos, videos, and more productivity oriented tasks (including PDFs/books with graphics). Although there is some overlap (especially if you have a DX) they are very much two different items.

01-06-2011, 05:57 PM	#30
LaurieGator Crazy Cat Lady Posts: 96 Karma: 13662 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Arizona Device: Kindle 2i, Nook Color (Rooted)	I have to agree with Bezos on this one... I bought the Nook Color specifically for color reading. Stuff like magazines, non-fiction books, craft books and cook books. My fiction reading is still done on my Kindle. I am one of the folks who prefer e-ink for long reading and the LCD for short reading. I love both devices. I tried the iPad but found it too bulky and heavy for a color e-reader. The Nook Color won hands down!

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