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]]> By: BruceMR http://themolly.com/blog/?p=139&cpage=1#comment-6150 BruceMR Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:04:36 +0000 http://themolly.com/blog/?p=139#comment-6150 You answered your own question on the newspaper sharing point -- they're thinking physical paper not web site here. But, I've heard you can't see the graphics from the newspapers, including the business section ones. If so, that's a non-starter for me. Back to web browsing and tree killing. Largest issue: why spend BOTH a too high device fee AND a not cheap enough content item fee? It should cost under $5 for a book electronically. The only reason it doesn't is book publisher margin, IMHO. I'm still trying to refuse to buy this (tempting as it is) until one or really both of these aspects get fixed. I didn't wait on the iPhone, but I think I'll wait on the Kindle 2. Still. You answered your own question on the newspaper sharing point — they’re thinking physical paper not web site here.

But, I’ve heard you can’t see the graphics from the newspapers, including the business section ones. If so, that’s a non-starter for me.

Back to web browsing and tree killing.

Largest issue: why spend BOTH a too high device fee AND a not cheap enough content item fee? It should cost under $5 for a book electronically. The only reason it doesn’t is book publisher margin, IMHO. I’m still trying to refuse to buy this (tempting as it is) until one or really both of these aspects get fixed. I didn’t wait on the iPhone, but I think I’ll wait on the Kindle 2. Still.

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]]> By: Bill1550 http://themolly.com/blog/?p=139&cpage=1#comment-6114 Bill1550 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:45:12 +0000 http://themolly.com/blog/?p=139#comment-6114 After all the coverage from CNET and Leo I decided to get a Kindle 2. After 12 hours I'm hooked! I agree with you however that it is far too easy to buy books - very financially dangerous. Also what a great solution for the over-stuffed backpack problem that my middle/high school daughters suffer from. One application that really sold me is to use the Kindle for technical books. As an engineer I frequently need to quickly come up to speed on various new software or hardware technologies. Although you can find info on the web, there are many well written books that can make the process faster. The paper versions are often quite large, making them difficult to read at the gym and taking up lots of shelf space. Worse, they become quickly obsolete so they have little trade/resale/reference value, so there isn't really isn't much downside to not having a physical book - somewhat making up for the fact that the (cheapskate) publishers provide almost no discount on the electronic versions of the books (about 10%). Maybe the biggest advantage is speed of delivery. Frequently the need to learn something new comes up suddenly, in the middle of a project as it unfolds. With Kindle I can have the book within a minute, rather than waiting for Amazon to deliver the book. In an urgent situation that often doubles the savings because it avoids expedited shipping. Thanks for the great reporting! After all the coverage from CNET and Leo I decided to get a Kindle 2. After 12 hours I’m hooked! I agree with you however that it is far too easy to buy books – very financially dangerous. Also what a great solution for the over-stuffed backpack problem that my middle/high school daughters suffer from.
One application that really sold me is to use the Kindle for technical books. As an engineer I frequently need to quickly come up to speed on various new software or hardware technologies. Although you can find info on the web, there are many well written books that can make the process faster. The paper versions are often quite large, making them difficult to read at the gym and taking up lots of shelf space. Worse, they become quickly obsolete so they have little trade/resale/reference value, so there isn’t really isn’t much downside to not having a physical book – somewhat making up for the fact that the (cheapskate) publishers provide almost no discount on the electronic versions of the books (about 10%). Maybe the biggest advantage is speed of delivery. Frequently the need to learn something new comes up suddenly, in the middle of a project as it unfolds. With Kindle I can have the book within a minute, rather than waiting for Amazon to deliver the book. In an urgent situation that often doubles the savings because it avoids expedited shipping.

Thanks for the great reporting!

]]> By: anstett http://themolly.com/blog/?p=139&cpage=1#comment-6113 anstett Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:05:43 +0000 http://themolly.com/blog/?p=139#comment-6113 I use a Palm T|X for my current reading. I would never go back to reading dead trees, it is just far too good to have a ton of books in my pocket to read when ever I have the 2 minutes or more. That is one reason I have held off on the Kindle, it is not really portable for me. Molly, you might tuck it in a purse/diaper bag etc. and carry it all over. It will not fit in the pocket of my jeans (and if my butt ever gets that wide I am in trouble). I am never more than an arm's reach from it at home/work/traveling so can read much more than I ever did carrying around a paperback. For RichC, my battery life is about 8 hours of reading or more when using my Palm, so I am hoping the Pre will have a similar battery life. We don't really know at this point, but I am hoping for the Pre to be able to replace my T|X when it does die its next death. With the chance to recharge in the car, by usb, etc. I rarely have issues. BOB I use a Palm T|X for my current reading.

I would never go back to reading dead trees, it is just far too good to have a ton of books in my pocket to read when ever I have the 2 minutes or more.

That is one reason I have held off on the Kindle, it is not really portable for me. Molly, you might tuck it in a purse/diaper bag etc. and carry it all over. It will not fit in the pocket of my jeans (and if my butt ever gets that wide I am in trouble). I am never more than an arm’s reach from it at home/work/traveling so can read much more than I ever did carrying around a paperback.

For RichC, my battery life is about 8 hours of reading or more when using my Palm, so I am hoping the Pre will have a similar battery life. We don’t really know at this point, but I am hoping for the Pre to be able to replace my T|X when it does die its next death. With the chance to recharge in the car, by usb, etc. I rarely have issues.

BOB

]]> By: JacksonDan http://themolly.com/blog/?p=139&cpage=1#comment-6112 JacksonDan Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:35:32 +0000 http://themolly.com/blog/?p=139#comment-6112 Everyone says that about the blogs. But they are kind of addictive. You might try them. { although the addictive part might be a reason not to... } I think it's the excitement of seeing something new on the kindle. Everyone says that about the blogs. But they are kind of addictive. You might try them. { although the addictive part might be a reason not to… } I think it’s the excitement of seeing something new on the kindle.

]]> By: DP http://themolly.com/blog/?p=139&cpage=1#comment-6111 DP Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:56:40 +0000 http://themolly.com/blog/?p=139#comment-6111 Molly: I have a question: notwithstanding the inconvenience of not being able to "share" a newspaper or periodical, what is the overall experience of reading one like on the Kindle? Does it compare well to flipping through an "analog" newspaper, where an interesting article can catch your eye? Do you get a front page with headlines and lots of links like on The New York Times website? How does one navigate from article to article? How do charts and pictures look? Are there still ads present? With just a couple of newspaper subscriptions, a Kindle could theoretically pay for itself (e.g., those $99 Wall Street Journal deals only apply to new subscribers -- it's $400 annually for those who've been at it awhile!). Although I read newspapers on the web, I still value the experience of holding the real thing in my hands and flipping through it...how does the Kindle compare as a substitute?? Does it have advantages? Disadvantages? Thanks for your thoughts! Dan Molly:

I have a question: notwithstanding the inconvenience of not being able to “share” a newspaper or periodical, what is the overall experience of reading one like on the Kindle?

Does it compare well to flipping through an “analog” newspaper, where an interesting article can catch your eye? Do you get a front page with headlines and lots of links like on The New York Times website? How does one navigate from article to article? How do charts and pictures look? Are there still ads present?

With just a couple of newspaper subscriptions, a Kindle could theoretically pay for itself (e.g., those $99 Wall Street Journal deals only apply to new subscribers — it’s $400 annually for those who’ve been at it awhile!).

Although I read newspapers on the web, I still value the experience of holding the real thing in my hands and flipping through it…how does the Kindle compare as a substitute?? Does it have advantages? Disadvantages?

Thanks for your thoughts!

Dan

]]> By: dpugh http://themolly.com/blog/?p=139&cpage=1#comment-6109 dpugh Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:47:49 +0000 http://themolly.com/blog/?p=139#comment-6109 You and Tom convinced me. My Kindle 2 came on Wednesday. I have trouble holding paperbacks because my wrists are aging badly. I buy hardcovers for that reason, so this may be cheaper for me. The adjustable font will be useful too. Having said all that, I'm very old school about books, so I hope this wasn't a mistake. I'm sure I'll still buy the hardcovers of favorites for the bookshelf. My son has been downloading free books from Project Gutenberg. THAT is fantastic for classics. You and Tom convinced me. My Kindle 2 came on Wednesday. I have trouble holding paperbacks because my wrists are aging badly. I buy hardcovers for that reason, so this may be cheaper for me. The adjustable font will be useful too. Having said all that, I’m very old school about books, so I hope this wasn’t a mistake. I’m sure I’ll still buy the hardcovers of favorites for the bookshelf.
My son has been downloading free books from Project Gutenberg. THAT is fantastic for classics.

]]> By: richc http://themolly.com/blog/?p=139&cpage=1#comment-6108 richc Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:37:02 +0000 http://themolly.com/blog/?p=139#comment-6108 I've been weighing the Kindle 2, but just can't seem to justify the original expense ($359) let alone the concern that I'll spend too much on content. That aside, I am saving my 2009 big electronic purchase for the Palm Pre ... and am hoping that it will offer a better reading experience than the Treo (the clips I've seen from the iPhone for reading seem semi-acceptable but what about battery life?). I’ve been weighing the Kindle 2, but just can’t seem to justify the original expense ($359) let alone the concern that I’ll spend too much on content. That aside, I am saving my 2009 big electronic purchase for the Palm Pre … and am hoping that it will offer a better reading experience than the Treo (the clips I’ve seen from the iPhone for reading seem semi-acceptable but what about battery life?).

]]> By: suberunker http://themolly.com/blog/?p=139&cpage=1#comment-6107 suberunker Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:52:25 +0000 http://themolly.com/blog/?p=139#comment-6107 Just wanted to chime in that I also got a Kindle 2 after reading your pre-order justification earlier this month. I was originally on the fence, but you convinced me and I must say: I love my Kindle 2. I usually don't even read books, but after getting mine last night, I've already read through a whole book and am looking for more! (Thanks so much for also somehow promoting literacy!) But, I guess now I gotta get a case. Boo. Just wanted to chime in that I also got a Kindle 2 after reading your pre-order justification earlier this month. I was originally on the fence, but you convinced me and I must say: I love my Kindle 2. I usually don’t even read books, but after getting mine last night, I’ve already read through a whole book and am looking for more! (Thanks so much for also somehow promoting literacy!)

But, I guess now I gotta get a case. Boo.

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