An electronic book that works?

mousepod · 11-30-2007, 08:40 AM

I think Moonliner hit most of the negative points that will keep me from picking up this baby. DRM = teh suck!

Moonliner · 02-11-2009, 09:34 AM

Kindle 2.0 is due to launch soon. Did anyone ever try out the v1.0 of this device?

The new one is slimmer, holds more, runs faster, does better graphics (but still black and white) reads aloud and has all the same DRM issues as it's predecessor.

So what's the vote, pick one up, pass, or see what the future brings...

Snowflake · 02-11-2009, 09:56 AM

I'm sorry, there are great benefits to this I am sure.

But nothing beats lounging on the couch with a nice cup of something warm on a stormy day and an engrossing book to savour. I'll remain a luddite, no Farenheit 451 for me.

Moonliner · 02-11-2009, 10:03 AM

Agreed.

If (and it's a big if) I was to go for a Kindle, it would be primarily for technical books (Ubuntu, Ruby, Windows 7, Eclipse, etc...) along with perhaps a newpaper or two. I would like to be able to carry around a library of technical books.

I think what would really sell me would be if Amazon had the option to bundle the print and electronic copy of a book at a reasonable price point. That way I could fulfill my desire for instant gratification downloads with long term stability of paper.

Alex · 02-11-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

I think what would really sell me would be if Amazon had the option to bundle the print and electronic copy of a book at a reasonable price point. That way I could fulfill my desire for instant gratification downloads with long term stability of paper.

What would you consider a reasonable price point for such a bundle?

Moonliner · 02-11-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

What would you consider a reasonable price point for such a bundle?

I would not expect it to be much above the cost of the printed version. Say a $3-$4 charge for the convenience of being able to read "my book" in a different format.

Of course it will never happen because a good percentage of people would turn around and sell their printed copies at a steep discount causing an overall loss in sales.

Morrigoon · 12-26-2009, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

I think what would really sell me would be if Amazon had the option to bundle the print and electronic copy of a book at a reasonable price point. That way I could fulfill my desire for instant gratification downloads with long term stability of paper.

That.

Moonliner · 12-26-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

That.

Yeah, I gave it to the dark side, but it's not quite as dark as once supposed....

11-30-2007, 08:40 AM	#1
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	I think Moonliner hit most of the negative points that will keep me from picking up this baby. DRM = teh suck! __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Kindle 2.0 is due to launch soon. Did anyone ever try out the v1.0 of this device? The new one is slimmer, holds more, runs faster, does better graphics (but still black and white) reads aloud and has all the same DRM issues as it's predecessor. So what's the vote, pick one up, pass, or see what the future brings... __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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02-11-2009, 09:56 AM	#3
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	I'm sorry, there are great benefits to this I am sure. But nothing beats lounging on the couch with a nice cup of something warm on a stormy day and an engrossing book to savour. I'll remain a luddite, no Farenheit 451 for me. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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02-11-2009, 10:03 AM	#4
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Agreed. If (and it's a big if) I was to go for a Kindle, it would be primarily for technical books (Ubuntu, Ruby, Windows 7, Eclipse, etc...) along with perhaps a newpaper or two. I would like to be able to carry around a library of technical books. I think what would really sell me would be if Amazon had the option to bundle the print and electronic copy of a book at a reasonable price point. That way I could fulfill my desire for instant gratification downloads with long term stability of paper. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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