So if a new Kindle is for sale... - Page 4

pilotbob · 02-01-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rhadin

Rather, it is that I do not wish to support Amazon's attempt to monopolize the publishing industry, especially the ebook portion of it. Consequently, I will not buy pbooks or ebooks from Amazon or Amazon-controlled/owned companies. I would rather pay a little more to someone else or simply pass on a book.

I guess you rather support Sony and Adobe's atempts to do the same? I guess we all make our choices. But, you should tone down the FUD a bit. There is just no way Amazon will become the ONLY retailer of ebooks.

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rhadin · 02-01-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

I guess you rather support Sony and Adobe's atempts to do the same? I guess we all make our choices. But, you should tone down the FUD a bit. There is just no way Amazon will become the ONLY retailer of ebooks.

What is FUD?

No, I would not rather support Adobe's or Sony's attempts to do the same. Sony has at least made its device open to more sources and it is pretty clear that Sony does not dominate the bookselling world.

Adobe is not the sole sponsor of ePub but is part of the international consortium that created the standard which is an open standard, and Adobe does not sell me any books (does it have a bookstore?).

Additionally, neither Sony nor Adobe have the market power in publishing that Amazon currently has.

I don't see either Sony or Adobe as being in the same problem class as Amazon. I'm not suggesting that anyone needs to agree with me and I'm not suggesting that the Kindle is not a decent device or that Amazon doesn't have good prices and a good selection.

rixte · 02-01-2009, 05:16 PM

I wouldn't buy it immediately - but if it contains a plastic rather than a glass screen, I'd definitely be interested in switching in the future, assuming the price point is the same or cheaper.

If it's in the 200 dollar range, I'd want to get one fairly soon - and definitely a few for gifts for people.

Lilly · 02-02-2009, 03:51 AM

I had no urge to buy the PRS-700, I really love my PRS-505 and think Sony has to do better to temp me. Mine point is that I love my Kindle 1.0 so Kindle 2.0 will have to have some great upgrades for me to shell out $400 to get it in this economy when I have 2 great readers. I'm talking better organization, such as folders and I might ask for it for Christmas 2009! I used the Oprah coupon to buy the Kindle in Oct 2008, 11 months after it was released, so I'm not in impulse buyer. So even if I was tempted, I would not have it for another 11 months; who knows what will be release from other manufacturers during my 11 months wait.

daesdaemar · 02-04-2009, 07:33 AM

I would probably never buy a Kindle unless it supports multiple formats.

CCDMan · 02-05-2009, 11:56 AM

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What is FUD?

Wiki: Fear, uncertainty and doubt used as a sales or propaganda tool.

Sydney's Mom · 02-05-2009, 01:04 PM

If it supports public library files and has folders, I am there!

Alisa · 02-05-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sydney's Mom

If it supports public library files and has folders, I am there!

I would be quite peeved if the only new features were firmware-based and they weren't rolled into Kindle 1. You can actually read the Mobipocket library books on the Kindle. There are instructions stickied over in the Kindle forum. I would LOVE to have Adobe Digital Editions support.

astrodad · 02-05-2009, 04:08 PM

If they add ADE support and bring it down to the $200 range I would buy one for my wife and another for my mother.

Sydney's Mom · 02-05-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Alisa

I would be quite peeved if the only new features were firmware-based and they weren't rolled into Kindle 1. You can actually read the Mobipocket library books on the Kindle. There are instructions stickied over in the Kindle forum. I would LOVE to have Adobe Digital Editions support.

Unfortunately, my library has very few Mobi ebooks. They are all Adobe. That is what Amazon gets for coming in late!

Daithi · 02-05-2009, 06:06 PM

The leaked images and specks of the Kindle 2.0 look awful. I wouldn't even trade my Kindle 1.0 for the new versions if given the opportunity.

However, if they surprise us and announce something with a big screen then I'd upgrade in a heart beat. I have the credit card all ready!

desertgrandma · 02-05-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Alisa

I would be quite peeved if the only new features were firmware-based and they weren't rolled into Kindle 1. You can actually read the Mobipocket library books on the Kindle. There are instructions stickied over in the Kindle forum. I would LOVE to have Adobe Digital Editions support.

Amen! I can't believe all the books that are available at the libraries in adobe format.

Alisa · 02-05-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Amen! I can't believe all the books that are available at the libraries in adobe format.

It's up there with folders as one of my most-desired firmware features. I've been wondering if a format addition is what will actually be announced Monday. Maybe something like epub. It might help with tech books and it is at an O'Reilly event. I would be pretty keen on that.

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02-01-2009, 05:16 PM	#48
rixte Addict Posts: 300 Karma: 396757 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: new oasis, paperwhite, ipad, kobo	I wouldn't buy it immediately - but if it contains a plastic rather than a glass screen, I'd definitely be interested in switching in the future, assuming the price point is the same or cheaper. If it's in the 200 dollar range, I'd want to get one fairly soon - and definitely a few for gifts for people.

02-02-2009, 03:51 AM	#49
Lilly Guru Posts: 688 Karma: 2090 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505, PRS-900 & PRS-950, Amazon Kindle2	I had no urge to buy the PRS-700, I really love my PRS-505 and think Sony has to do better to temp me. Mine point is that I love my Kindle 1.0 so Kindle 2.0 will have to have some great upgrades for me to shell out $400 to get it in this economy when I have 2 great readers. I'm talking better organization, such as folders and I might ask for it for Christmas 2009! I used the Oprah coupon to buy the Kindle in Oct 2008, 11 months after it was released, so I'm not in impulse buyer. So even if I was tempted, I would not have it for another 11 months; who knows what will be release from other manufacturers during my 11 months wait.

02-04-2009, 07:33 AM	#50
daesdaemar Addict Posts: 210 Karma: 4282 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Florida Device: Sony 505, Kindle 3, iPad 3	I would probably never buy a Kindle unless it supports multiple formats.

02-05-2009, 01:04 PM	#52
Sydney's Mom Wizard Posts: 2,899 Karma: 6995721 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Idaho, on the side of a mountain Device: Kindle Oasis, Fire 3d Gen and 5th Gen and Samsung Tab S	If it supports public library files and has folders, I am there!

02-05-2009, 04:08 PM	#54
astrodad Guru Posts: 962 Karma: 568242 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Oasis 3, Kindle Paperwhite 1, iPad, iPhone	If they add ADE support and bring it down to the $200 range I would buy one for my wife and another for my mother.

02-05-2009, 06:06 PM	#56
Daithi Publishers are evil! Posts: 2,418 Karma: 36205264 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Various Kindles	The leaked images and specks of the Kindle 2.0 look awful. I wouldn't even trade my Kindle 1.0 for the new versions if given the opportunity. However, if they surprise us and announce something with a big screen then I'd upgrade in a heart beat. I have the credit card all ready!

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