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Old 06-30-2010, 08:54 PM   #1
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I am new to the ebook technology. I am wondering if u purchase a Kindle are u locked into Amazon or can u download ebooks from a store of your choice
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Old 06-30-2010, 09:27 PM   #2
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Old 07-01-2010, 04:16 AM   #5
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Old 07-01-2010, 06:52 AM   #7
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Old 07-01-2010, 08:55 AM   #9
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thank you all for your welcome and advice. Now trying to hunt down the best price here in Australia. Again many thanks for the welcome ...Angus
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