Is that a Kindle?

tklaus · 06-16-2009, 01:31 AM

Maybe someone has already pointed this out, but take a look at this 'before and after' photo on the Plastic Logic website:

http://www.plasticlogic.com/FAQ.html

Click on the 'Download High Resolution Image' link and look at the image in full resolution (warning, it's 4368x2912!), then take a look at what's on top of the haphazard pile of books, binders, and magazines next to the woman on the left. Is that a Kindle 1 in the Amazon case that I see? Sure looks like one to me!

Subtle

Sweetpea · 06-16-2009, 01:43 AM

I think it's simply a notebook or calendar... That gray spot looks like one of those ribbon placeholders.

tklaus · 06-16-2009, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

I think it's simply a notebook or calendar... That gray spot looks like one of those ribbon placeholders.

Think so? Compare it to this photo of my Kindle1 from a similar angle...

sirbruce · 06-16-2009, 02:15 AM

It does look very similar, but I think it's a coincidence; there's a metal clip along the top that makes it look like the Kindle 1. And I think the binder is just a bit too thick. Still, funny.

Sweetpea · 06-16-2009, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tklaus

Think so? Compare it to this photo of my Kindle1 from a similar angle...

No matter how much I zoom in, I can't see that button(?) that is next to the USB port on your device... But the resemblance is there, I agree.

Jellby · 06-16-2009, 05:55 AM

This is the picture in question

Nate the great · 06-16-2009, 07:34 AM

I think it's a Kindle.

carld · 06-16-2009, 07:41 AM

Definitely a Kindle. Holding my Kindle 1 at the same angle. it's identical. You can see the strap, the USB port area, the gray flap, even the stitching on the case.

It's actually a kind of clever dig, the woman on the left has a kindle and still needs a laptop and a stack of books and papers, while the one on the right just has her ginormous plastic logic reader.

sirbruce · 06-16-2009, 08:04 AM

I changed my mind. I sharpened up the image and you can just *barely* make out the outline of the power switch at the top, which is otherwise completely whited out. I agree with carld; it's intentional.

06-16-2009, 01:31 AM	#1
tklaus Connoisseur Posts: 71 Karma: 131 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Device: iPad, Kindle DX	Is that a Kindle? Maybe someone has already pointed this out, but take a look at this 'before and after' photo on the Plastic Logic website: http://www.plasticlogic.com/FAQ.html Click on the 'Download High Resolution Image' link and look at the image in full resolution (warning, it's 4368x2912!), then take a look at what's on top of the haphazard pile of books, binders, and magazines next to the woman on the left. Is that a Kindle 1 in the Amazon case that I see? Sure looks like one to me! Subtle

06-16-2009, 05:55 AM	#6
Jellby frumious Bandersnatch Posts: 7,516 Karma: 18512745 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spaniard in Sweden Device: Cybook Orizon, Kobo Aura	This is the picture in question Attached Thumbnails

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06-16-2009, 01:43 AM	#2
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	I think it's simply a notebook or calendar... That gray spot looks like one of those ribbon placeholders.

06-16-2009, 02:15 AM	#4
sirbruce Provocateur Posts: 1,859 Karma: 505847 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Device: Kindle Touch, Kindle 2, Kindle DX, iPhone 3GS	It does look very similar, but I think it's a coincidence; there's a metal clip along the top that makes it look like the Kindle 1. And I think the binder is just a bit too thick. Still, funny.

06-16-2009, 07:34 AM	#7
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	I think it's a Kindle.

06-16-2009, 07:41 AM	#8
carld Wizard Posts: 2,698 Karma: 4748723 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Definitely a Kindle. Holding my Kindle 1 at the same angle. it's identical. You can see the strap, the USB port area, the gray flap, even the stitching on the case. It's actually a kind of clever dig, the woman on the left has a kindle and still needs a laptop and a stack of books and papers, while the one on the right just has her ginormous plastic logic reader.

06-16-2009, 08:04 AM	#9
sirbruce Provocateur Posts: 1,859 Karma: 505847 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Device: Kindle Touch, Kindle 2, Kindle DX, iPhone 3GS	I changed my mind. I sharpened up the image and you can just barely make out the outline of the power switch at the top, which is otherwise completely whited out. I agree with carld; it's intentional.

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