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Re: Amazon releases the rumoured large-screen Kindle

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Post by berntb »

hapless wrote: post #35
talison wrote: post #17

Looks great but does anyone else think the price is a bit expensive? Not that this is a great comparison, but I can buy a netbook for $299 or less these days. Why such a up-front hardware cost when Amazon will get recurring revenue from Kindle books? Are they taking a loss on the book sales to boost downloads?

Once you see the e-ink screen in person, the $500 price tag just doesn't matter. It's jaw-dropping. It is considerably better than you might imagine. (I speak from experience with the Sony PRS-505, but it is my understanding that the kindle e-ink is almost identical.)

How fast are page turns for the big Kindle? (Checked amazon.com but didn't find that information.)

Re: Amazon releases the rumoured large-screen Kindle

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Post by jm4 »

talison wrote: post #17

Looks great but does anyone else think the price is a bit expensive? Not that this is a great comparison, but I can buy a netbook for $299 or less these days. Why such a up-front hardware cost when Amazon will get recurring revenue from Kindle books? Are they taking a loss on the book sales to boost downloads?

I'm so tired of the netbook/iPhone comparison. It's apples and oranges. An ebook reader is a dedicated reading device. A netbook is a multi-function computer that could also be used for reading, but it lacks the ergonomics of an ebook reader and a screen specifically designed to eliminate the eye strain associated with computer screens.

Ebook readers and netbooks serve completely different purposes. You wouldn't want to buy a netbook for the specific purpose of reading ebooks any more than you'd want to buy a pair of rollerskates for transportation. Sure, they'd get the job done, but not nearly as well as a bicycle or car in most situations.

Re: Amazon releases the rumoured large-screen Kindle

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Post by jonknee »

marcus wrote: post #32
jonknee wrote: post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Not having a keyboard would make it a pain in the ass to search for content. Amazon is highly vested in making it easy for you to get more content. Yadda yadda, the keyboard aint going anywhere.

Don't be that sure, I can envision a version with a single button activating the voice recognition software that will allow you to download whatever you want.

A software keyboard is much more likely. It shouldn't be too long before E Ink displays can reliably/cheaply handle touch input.

Re: Amazon releases the rumoured large-screen Kindle

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Post by breck »

berntb wrote: post #41
hapless wrote: post #35

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Once you see the e-ink screen in person, the $500 price tag just doesn't matter. It's jaw-dropping. It is considerably better than you might imagine. (I speak from experience with the Sony PRS-505, but it is my understanding that the kindle e-ink is almost identical.)

How fast are page turns for the big Kindle? (Checked amazon.com but didn't find that information.)

Good question.

This is what has stopped me from even considering an ebook so far.

Re: Amazon releases the rumoured large-screen Kindle

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Post by jmatt »

vaksel wrote: post #9

Based on the price of this one, I think we'll see the small Kindle go down in price soon. Because right now it doesn't make any sense to buy the small one. I still wont' buy one, chances are they'll release a color version in a couple of months, thats the next obvious step

Based on the price of this one, I think we'll see the small Kindle go down in price soon. Because right now it doesn't make any sense to buy the small one.

I have a story that supports this. My Mom just bought the Kindle 2 last night for my Dad's birthday. I called her this morning and told her about this new one and she immediately canceled and ordered this one. The main reason - with a bigger screen he can boost the font size a little bit more and maybe not have to wear his reading glasses. This may not be a big deal for our generation, but it is for our parent's generation.

Re: Amazon releases the rumoured large-screen Kindle

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Post by jm4 »

berntb wrote: post #41
hapless wrote: post #35

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Once you see the e-ink screen in person, the $500 price tag just doesn't matter. It's jaw-dropping. It is considerably better than you might imagine. (I speak from experience with the Sony PRS-505, but it is my understanding that the kindle e-ink is almost identical.)

How fast are page turns for the big Kindle? (Checked amazon.com but didn't find that information.)

I haven't seen the big Kindle, but I own the Kindle 2. Page turns are faster on a Kindle than they are with a paper book, although it's not as convenient for flipping ahead a few pages when you're quickly scanning for specific information. You notice page turns no more than you would with a paper book when reading novels, but it could be irritating for reference materials or text books.

Re: Amazon releases the rumoured large-screen Kindle

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Post by nazgulnarsil »

jonknee wrote: post #43
marcus wrote: post #32

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Don't be that sure, I can envision a version with a single button activating the voice recognition software that will allow you to download whatever you want.

A software keyboard is much more likely. It shouldn't be too long before E Ink displays can reliably/cheaply handle touch input.

source? I'd like to see news on such tech,
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