Kindle ....2....? - Page 6

pshrynk · 02-17-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by T1ND3R

Honestly, I'm hoping that eventually you will be able to purchase a real book and get a code with it that gives you a free download for that book at an ebook store of your choice (kinda like movies coming with a free digital copy)

I really don't think this thread has a topic anymore

Staying on topic is not something that MR is known for.

MonaLS · 02-17-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pshrynk

Staying on topic is not something that MR is known for.

I don't think any discussion board is known for staying on topic.

RickyMaveety · 02-17-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by brn_eyed_girl81

And RickyMaveety, I see the guinea pirate and I'm SO STARTLED.

Ha!! That took me a second, and then I remembered .... "SO STARTLED!!"

Yeah, a 50 foot long Guinea Pirate will do that to you.

round 2 · 02-18-2009, 12:57 AM

the ereaders are going to be around for a long time. be happy with your decision. there is time for another ereader in the years to come. or does the calendar/world end in 2012?

pshrynk · 02-18-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by round 2

the ereaders are going to be around for a long time. be happy with your decision. there is time for another ereader in the years to come. or does the calendar/world end in 2012?

I hope it doesn't end in 2012, I have a lot of retirement money I intend to blow in about 20 years.

MsAstoria · 02-18-2009, 12:02 PM

Well, for me, I bought and love the PRS 505 in December but I really wanted the Kindle 2, so (sigh) bought the Kindle 2 with the intent of selling my "gently used" 2 month Sony. I am sure to get back most of my money from the Sony so the purchase of the Kindle won't be quite so painful!

Can't wait for next week to get here!

MsAstoria · 02-18-2009, 12:04 PM

Since early December, I had been researching e-book readers to purchase, and like many others, my choice came down to the Amazon Kindle or the Sony Reader. The decision was tough, and it took me well over a month to make a decision. I had certain criteria that had to be met, but I knew that I would have to compromise in the end.

Well, for me, I bought and love the PRS 505 in December but I really wanted the Kindle 2, so (sigh) bought the Kindle 2 with the intent of selling my "gently used" 2 month Sony. I am sure to get back most of my money from the Sony so the purchase of the Kindle won't be quite so painful!

Can't wait for next week to get here!

krisk · 02-18-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChelC

Do you guys think in the future they will open up to offer more formats? Or do you think they will limit the bookselling in order to boost sales of the kindle? Wouldn't it be nice if all the readers were compatible and you could just go with what you like the best and expect the same available content? In my dreams.

Eventually though, publishers will push for more formats, don't you think? Wishful thinking?

(oops, a little off topic, I thought I was starting my own thread). Sorry.

That's a very valid point. If MP3 players had started with that mindset I don't think there would be anything but the IPOD and I still wouldn't have one as opposed to the 3 Zunes I have.

bwaldron · 02-18-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by krisk

That's a very valid point. If MP3 players had started with that mindset I don't think there would be anything but the IPOD

There were, of course, mp3 players before the iPod.

krisk · 02-18-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bwaldron

There were, of course, mp3 players before the iPod.

I realize that, but my point is I can go anywhere for music with a Zune, a Zen, and many other devices. I am stuck going to only one source to load onto my MP3. That is not the case (I think) with an IPOD, right? You have to get stuff only from the Mac store?

T1ND3R · 02-18-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by krisk

That is not the case (I think) with an IPOD, right? You have to get stuff only from the Mac store?

Not true. There are plenty of converters online to convert music files (iPod models using the most up-to-date firmware support "AAC, Protected AAC {from iTunes Store}, MP3 , MP3 VBR, Audible {formats 2, 3, and 4}, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV"). I generally convert my music files to mp3.

krisk · 02-18-2009, 03:39 PM

It seems that IPOD people have to go through more than I do with my Zune.

bwaldron · 02-18-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by krisk

I realize that, but my point is I can go anywhere for music with a Zune, a Zen, and many other devices. I am stuck going to only one source to load onto my MP3. That is not the case (I think) with an IPOD, right? You have to get stuff only from the Mac store?

No lock-in with the iPods. You can use any mp3 files on 'em.

For the newest models (iPhone/Touch), you do need to use iTunes to sync your music to the device. For other iPod models there are plenty of third-party software options for this.

radiationman · 02-18-2009, 04:20 PM

You can even buy MP3's from Amazon and import them right in to iTunes... I believe Amazon has an app that will automatically transfer your purchases from them into iTunes for you...

I still know lots of folks who prefer Amazon's store to iTunes since Amazon has had DRM free music for a year or so... iTunes only rolled out DRM free music last month and isn't fully DRM free yet...

ChelC · 02-18-2009, 07:06 PM

So... do you think we can expect that to happen for readers in the future? So that if I prefer the Sony model I would eventually be able to shop around for content including places like amazon and the format will become a moot consideration?

02-18-2009, 12:02 PM	#81
MsAstoria Evangelist Posts: 423 Karma: 47344 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Astoria, Oregon, USA Device: Kindle Fire HDX, iPhone (yes, I read on my phone)	Sony vs Kindle purchases Well, for me, I bought and love the PRS 505 in December but I really wanted the Kindle 2, so (sigh) bought the Kindle 2 with the intent of selling my "gently used" 2 month Sony. I am sure to get back most of my money from the Sony so the purchase of the Kindle won't be quite so painful! Can't wait for next week to get here!

02-18-2009, 12:04 PM	#82
MsAstoria Evangelist Posts: 423 Karma: 47344 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Astoria, Oregon, USA Device: Kindle Fire HDX, iPhone (yes, I read on my phone)	Sony vs Kindle purchases Since early December, I had been researching e-book readers to purchase, and like many others, my choice came down to the Amazon Kindle or the Sony Reader. The decision was tough, and it took me well over a month to make a decision. I had certain criteria that had to be met, but I knew that I would have to compromise in the end. Well, for me, I bought and love the PRS 505 in December but I really wanted the Kindle 2, so (sigh) bought the Kindle 2 with the intent of selling my "gently used" 2 month Sony. I am sure to get back most of my money from the Sony so the purchase of the Kindle won't be quite so painful! Can't wait for next week to get here!

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02-18-2009, 12:57 AM	#79
round 2 Member Posts: 17 Karma: 16 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: kindle 1 & 2 home	the ereaders are going to be around for a long time. be happy with your decision. there is time for another ereader in the years to come. or does the calendar/world end in 2012?

02-18-2009, 03:39 PM	#87
krisk Wizard Posts: 2,148 Karma: 8229 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the road again Device: kindle	It seems that IPOD people have to go through more than I do with my Zune.

02-18-2009, 04:20 PM	#89
radiationman Connoisseur Posts: 83 Karma: 40 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kindle 2	You can even buy MP3's from Amazon and import them right in to iTunes... I believe Amazon has an app that will automatically transfer your purchases from them into iTunes for you... I still know lots of folks who prefer Amazon's store to iTunes since Amazon has had DRM free music for a year or so... iTunes only rolled out DRM free music last month and isn't fully DRM free yet...

02-18-2009, 07:06 PM	#90
ChelC Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 20 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Sony 700	So... do you think we can expect that to happen for readers in the future? So that if I prefer the Sony model I would eventually be able to shop around for content including places like amazon and the format will become a moot consideration?

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