An electronic book that works? - Page 2

Cadaverous Pallor · 11-29-2007, 08:32 AM

I'm sure even non-traveler, voracious readers would be interested in $10 books instead of $30 ones. (upfront costs, yadda yadda.) I'm not a voracious reader so I'm not super interested in this concept, but the fact that it carries documents like PDF intrigues me. I can see this morphing into a device somewhere between a laptop and a PDA.

Morrigoon · 02-25-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I'm not a voracious reader

Alex · 11-29-2007, 09:46 AM

Another thing I like about it is that it seems to be the thin wedge towards free cell based internet browsing without a cell service contract.

The Kindle comes complete with free access to the Sprint high speed wireless network. This is primarily for accessing Amazon to purchase and download books but also includes a rudimentary Web browser that can go anywhere (though the electronic paper screen doesn't display non-text very well).

Moonliner · 11-29-2007, 11:53 AM

Can you resell a Kindle book? Can you lend one to a friend (who has a Kindle) like I could with a real book? Typically it's the draconian DRM that keeps me away from this technology.

Ghoulish Delight · 11-29-2007, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Can you resell a Kindle book? Can you lend one to a friend (who has a Kindle) like I could with a real book? Typically it's the draconian DRM that keeps me away from this technology.

No, no sharing except between multiple Kindle's linked to the same account. Kinda ironic, actually, considering Amazon's new DRM-free mp3 service.

Moonliner · 11-29-2007, 12:12 PM

Amazon also touts the fact that you can load your own Word and PDF files onto the device but buries the fact that they charge you per document for the privilege.

No thanks, I'll wait until someone puts out an open platform version.

Moonliner · 11-29-2007, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

though the electronic paper screen doesn't display non-text very well

Correct. So you can pay for Time Magazine with no photos and The Washington Post without Comics. Meh.

lindyhop · 11-29-2007, 09:01 PM

One of the things that interested me was getting newspapers through this device. I could eliminate the stacks of newpaper I take to recycling every few weeks. But I don't like reading newspapers on line so I don't know if I'd like this any better.

But no comics? Total show stopper.

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...

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11-29-2007, 09:46 AM	#3
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Another thing I like about it is that it seems to be the thin wedge towards free cell based internet browsing without a cell service contract. The Kindle comes complete with free access to the Sprint high speed wireless network. This is primarily for accessing Amazon to purchase and download books but also includes a rudimentary Web browser that can go anywhere (though the electronic paper screen doesn't display non-text very well).
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11-29-2007, 11:53 AM	#4
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Can you resell a Kindle book? Can you lend one to a friend (who has a Kindle) like I could with a real book? Typically it's the draconian DRM that keeps me away from this technology. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Amazon also touts the fact that you can load your own Word and PDF files onto the device but buries the fact that they charge you per document for the privilege. No thanks, I'll wait until someone puts out an open platform version. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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11-29-2007, 09:01 PM	#8
lindyhop Swing Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 997	One of the things that interested me was getting newspapers through this device. I could eliminate the stacks of newpaper I take to recycling every few weeks. But I don't like reading newspapers on line so I don't know if I'd like this any better. But no comics? Total show stopper. __________________ Hyperbole is the best thing ever!
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11-30-2007, 08:40 AM	#9
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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02-11-2009, 09:34 AM	#10
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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