Kindle: Amazon's Wireless Reading Device |
 Nov 30 2008, 02:56 PM
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Selling maps of Diagon Alley to wizard tourists  Posts: 7,464 Joined: 5:12pm July 5, 2006 Location: in a pool       |
I recently came across a really neat device created by Amazon called the Kindle. It's revolutionary, in my opinion. The specs include:
So, my question is, what are your thoughts? Is it something you would consider buying? I wish I could hold it in my hands before potentially buying it; I am also weary that since this is a first-go product, in the near future they may come out with smaller, better technologies, and potentially also may be cheaper. There also poses the question of whether reading from a computer-like device is as good as the familiar feeling of reading from a book. Happy discussing! 
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Nov 30 2008, 08:35 PM
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Visual Aids of Swoonworthiness Person  Posts: 3,067 Joined: 8:49pm December 9, 2006 Location: Lost in a Good Book somewhere in Minneapolis |
Jeff, this has been on my wish list since Amazon first introduced it. If I had the money to spare, I would definitely own this baby! It would be so much more convenient for traveling to bring one device instead of a satchel of books. Even when not traveling, I always have a book with me and there are times I finish it before my errand or whatever is completed and I am left with nothing to read until I get back home. (I know there are worse things, but this is my personal pet peeve.)
The only thing I wouldn't like is that if I want both the traditional book and the e-book I need to buy it twice. I think they ought to be bundled in price somehow. 
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Nov 30 2008, 09:31 PM
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Rat Spleen Restocker at the Apothecary Posts: 476 Joined: 5:56am March 18, 2007 Location: Indiana USA |
I wouldnt buy it just because for the money that I would spend just on the device alone I could probably buy about a hundred books with it. and then you would also have to pay for the files to read the books so it would be wasting money to buy it then the book files. when you could just go get the book itself at the store. and what will happen if by chance that site fails and is shut down? all the book files you buy are saved online there so if it were to go under you would loose not only your money but the books as well. I think I will stick to paper books. but thats just me. and I cant stand staring at a screen and trying to read for very long. it makes my eyes and head hurt.
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Dec 1 2008, 11:07 AM
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Selling maps of Diagon Alley to wizard tourists Posts: 7,464 Joined: 5:12pm July 5, 2006 Location: in a pool |
QUOTE(Xanaphia @ Nov 30 2008, 10:31 PM)  I wouldnt buy it just because for the money that I would spend just on the device alone I could probably buy about a hundred books with it. and then you would also have to pay for the files to read the books so it would be wasting money to buy it then the book files. when you could just go get the book itself at the store. and what will happen if by chance that site fails and is shut down? all the book files you buy are saved online there so if it were to go under you would loose not only your money but the books as well. I think I will stick to paper books. but thats just me. and I cant stand staring at a screen and trying to read for very long. it makes my eyes and head hurt. Firstly, I would be VERY, very, very surprised if Amazon were to shut down in the near future. Do you know much about Amazon? Their company is huge. Secondly, your books are stored online just in case your kindle were to be lost, stolen, or broken. At least this is my understanding. That means that it is not like you sync your kindle to the amazon store every time you turn it on. Rather, the books are stored on memory in the kindle. Thirdly, I've read the reviews on amazon and they say that the kindle is not like other electronics screens- it does not hurt your eyes any more than reading a regular book does. And lastly, I did the math... if we assume you only buy books that are brand new, hardcover, costing $20.00... you will be saving $10 every time you buy that hardcover book through the kindle store. So, once you've bought 30 books, you already have made back your money on the purchase. Assuming you read a lot.... after that point, you're actually saving like 50-60% on most purchases on books. Some books are actually more than $20 as well, and if they are new releases/New York Times bestsellers, they only cost $10. Good savings there. Just a little insight
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Dec 1 2008, 11:39 PM
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Rat Spleen Restocker at the Apothecary Posts: 476 Joined: 5:56am March 18, 2007 Location: Indiana USA |
I was under the impression that it was saved on a different site than amazon but maybe I missread. I know they wont shut down.... I still prefer paper though. I almost never buy hardcovers I'd rather have paperback and Wal-Mart sells most between 4 and 10 dollars, the only books I have ever bought in hardcover were some of the Harry Potter and the Twilight saga books. I just don't see the point is spending 360 dollars (plus tax and s&h) on something just to spend more money to put stuff on it. call me old fashioned but I like to look at the books and hold them in my hands. maybe its a comfort thing or maybe its the fact that I'm broke.... lol
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Dec 2 2008, 07:11 AM
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Selling maps of Diagon Alley to wizard tourists Posts: 7,464 Joined: 5:12pm July 5, 2006 Location: in a pool |
QUOTE(Xanaphia @ Dec 1 2008, 11:39 PM) I still prefer paper though. I almost never buy hardcovers I'd rather have paperback and Wal-Mart sells most between 4 and 10 dollars, the only books I have ever bought in hardcover were some of the Harry Potter and the Twilight saga books. I just don't see the point is spending 360 dollars (plus tax and s&h) on something just to spend more money to put stuff on it. call me old fashioned but I like to look at the books and hold them in my hands. maybe its a comfort thing or maybe its the fact that I'm broke.... lol That's true. I was just playing devil's advocate... I don't have one of these either. I love holding the book in my hand as well... I wish I could try out the kindle before buying it, if that ever became a possibility. -------------------- Avatar by TheJordanEdwards-- the coolest guy alive! |
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Dec 2 2008, 02:00 PM
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Leaky's Resident Borg Queen Posts: 11,908 Joined: 11:45am July 25, 2005 Location: in space, the final frontier . . . |
Plus, if there was ever a major world disaster (old SciFi theme here), and we no longer had electricity or access to computers, we wouldn't be able to read our collection. At least with paper books, you would have them and could carry them around with you.
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Dec 2 2008, 02:37 PM
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Sundae-Nut-Chopper at Florean Fortescue's Posts: 914 Joined: 6:35pm April 4, 2008 Location: Great White North |
I have been wanting to test drive either the Kindle or the Sony e-reader, very curious about them. I tend to buy a lot of books and am having a problem storing them. The portability of the units appeals to me plus the books are cheaper than the printed version. No doubt if I loved a book I would still go out and purchase it plus there are titles, HP for one, that aren't available in this format so the device wouldn't entirely stop my shopping. (Don't tell my husband...lol.)
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Dec 4 2008, 03:39 PM
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Cauldron Bottom Measurer Posts: 122 Joined: 3:40am April 23, 2006 |
I got myself an E-reader
http://www.bookeen.com/ebook/ebook-reading-device.aspx Nice thing. My bags is no longer heavy because of books Reading might not be as nice as on paper, mainly beacause the the long turning page, but you get used to it easily.Yeah, the Hp books not availlible. Got some craked pdf, converted them to prc, and voila... I'll gladdly buy these, but hey. Later maybe ? Drm's sure are an anoyance. Most are cracked though. In the prc cases, you have no trouble uncrypting if you know your own key. Fisrt thing i do is getting ride of that, don't want trouble when i re-install windows, or get a new reader. You usually download the E-books on the reader (or how do you read in the train without internet connexion hey ?), so you can backup. I was happy to see the harry, a history was on E book format though the prc version is scrwed a bit. Firts letters get weird. (Melissa, if you see this, hit your publisher!)Pdf on e-readers? Mostly, forget it ! Screen is most of time too small, meaning you need to zoom. But that will do fine for fanfic and anything pure text after convertion to prc (or whathever e-book format you uses) This post has been edited by EowynCarter: Dec 4 2008, 03:45 PM |
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Dec 4 2008, 04:48 PM
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Organizing the Halo Rebellion Posts: 3,306 Joined: 2:09pm April 16, 2006 Location: Being angelic, of course |
I bought one this summer and really haven't used it much. Many times when I search for a title, it is not on there. I spent a lot of money on it and am disappointed. It really is not the same feeling as having a book in your own hands. Plus, I love the bookstore and having the new book smell.
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