The Amazon Kindle Thread

[Stuart]

iPad v. Kindle is like a Mercedez Benz v. Apple Tree argument to me. Completely pointless, because you're going to use the devices for two different purposes. Yes, you can read your Kindle books on iPad, but that's not why iPad users by there little toy. And those who want iPad functionality are certainly not going to expect it from a Kindle.

On another note, has anyone successfully managed to get their books to sync properly between devices? And I mean sync to the furthest read page? I have the Kindle and then the software installed on my PC and my BB, but it never correctly syncs between the devices when I want to read the most recently read page on different devices. Highly irritating.

[Sojourn]

meh... I dont use he sync functionality.
I upload books only, then consume on one device.

[DeathStrike]

Anyone still having issues with their Kindle 3? I read a lot about freezing, etc. when it was first released, which is what made me decide against getting one when it was first released.

I was having reboot issues (due to my cover) but they seem to be sorted now after a upgrade to 3.0.3 firmware

strange i have never had any issues with mine from the sart. and i pre-ordered mine before they were released.

[Monty]

Anyone still having issues with their Kindle 3? I read a lot about freezing, etc. when it was first released, which is what made me decide against getting one when it was first released.

I was having reboot issues (due to my cover) but they seem to be sorted now after a upgrade to 3.0.3 firmware

strange i have never had any issues with mine from the sart. and i pre-ordered mine before they were released.

I also pre ordered mine.

The non lighted covers have been documented to cause restarting issues.

[jee]

"This malicious device designed to attack the traditional freedoms of readers: There's the freedom to acquire a book anonymously, paying cash — impossible with the Kindle for all well-known recent books. There's the freedom to give, lend, or sell a book to anyone you wish — blocked by DRM and unjust licenses. Then there's the freedom to keep a book — denied by a back door for remote deletion of books." — Richard Stallman, president of the Free Software Foundation

The Kindle's DRM, however, is designed explicitly to prevent sharing and the public benefit that institutions like libraries provide.[1]

In terms of strict analogy, Kindle DRM even prohibits you from moving your books to another shelf. Any DRMed book you buy for the Kindle is forever locked to your Kindle until Amazon decides otherwise (and they show no sign of wanting to give up that control). If somebody else makes another ebook reader (one that perhaps also gives authors a better deal) readers are stuck with the Kindle, unless they want to repurchase the books they've already bought. Like Apple and the iPod, Amazon uses DRM to create lock-in: they don't want you using competing products from other companies.

more on the kindle swindle DRM

[Tribble]

I do read ebooks but there is nothing like holding a real book, the smell of the paper and ink and the feel as you turn the pages. But we just don't have enough trees any more...

[doo_much]

Ratso, where can I get an idea of books prices etc for these?

[D3PART3D]

Oom Doo, go to Amazon and select the Kindle department from the menu on the left?

[Stuart]

What he said

[doo_much]

Thanks,

So one can buy the books from Amazon's .com with no problems?

[Off-The-Chart]

yeah doo.

not sure if it with all books as well, but you can also get a sample.

father bought one this morning which he couldn't find on his Kindle, but actually got it from Amazon.com

[doo_much]

Cool thanks.

I'm looking at possible getting my dad one.

[D3PART3D]

Not all the books are available to South Africans, but other than that the only danger is having your books seized at the border.

[Off-The-Chart]

ROFL Dep

and the border of the internet is where?

[D3PART3D]

Ask Phumelele Faba

http://www.forums.pcformat.co.za/viewto ... 19&t=39490

[Stuart]

Not all the books are available to South Africans, but other than that the only danger is having your books seized at the border.

But anything he can see in the Kindle store is available for him.

Oom doo, check for some of the books you know your father would be interested in to see if they are available for Kindle. I love the Kindle, but there is nothing more frustrating than looking for a bok only to find out it's not available on Kindle.

It'll always happen, but it's worthwhile checking up front how frequently.

[doo_much]

Thanks

[D3PART3D]

So there are now a few new Kindle models, a new compact budget one for $79 which seems to be the same as the Kindle 3 but without the keyboard, a touch screen version in vanilla and 3G and Amazon's new tablet, the Kindle Fire priced at $199.

I'll stick with my keyboarded Kindle 3 though, thank you very much.

[DAE_JA_VOO]

I'm more concerned with the Kindle Fire, Amazon's new tablet. It's a $199 7" tablet jam packed with all of Amazon's services.

This tablet will be the iPad's first real competitor, IMO. I'm amped to see what happens.

[Anakha56]

Does Amazon still have that silly clause that they can delete any book out of your inventory even if you have bought it? I know there was a huge controversy about it sometime ago...

[D3PART3D]

I'm more concerned with the Kindle Fire, Amazon's new tablet. It's a $199 7" tablet jam packed with all of Amazon's services.

This tablet will be the iPad's first real competitor, IMO. I'm amped to see what happens.

I was initially excited too, but I don't know anymore. Amazon needs to play to their strengths, and I immediately worry about how they are going to make graphic novels work on such a small screen. It is a kindle branded device after all. Web browsing is going to feel cramped too.

It does a whole lot more, but which problems does it solve that my phone can't? The only thing I can think of is playing video, but I don't think the average person is going to want to watch videos on the go that often. The iPad is just the right size to differentiate the experience from my phone enough for it to matter so I'd rather buy one of those.

Does Amazon still have that silly clause that they can delete any book out of your inventory even if you have bought it? I know there was a huge controversy about it sometime ago...

LOL, I don't know, but is that a legitimate worry? They are a business and it is in their best interest to avoid upsetting their customers. Even if that clause is there it's probably more of a worst-case scenario thing. A little like StarBound worrying that Sony is going to show up at his house in the middle of the night and take all his games from him.

[hamin_aus]

A little like StarBound worrying that Sony is going to show up at his house in the middle of the night and take all his games from him.

if I was Sony I'd be seriously considering doing this to him

[Stuart]

I immediately worry about how they are going to make graphic novels work on such a small screen. It is a kindle branded device after all. Web browsing is going to feel cramped too.

Integration with Amazon's services does sound intriguing, but I'm with you on this score. I'm keen to see them release a 10" model. With 3G.