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- taintedzodiac, on 11/19/2007, -0/+8That's a really ***** idea.
- AROZ, on 11/19/2007, -0/+4Wow, it's rated 2.5/5. Amazon previously deleted negative comments. It must be revolutionary.
- stgben, on 11/19/2007, -0/+2One of the comments on Amazon from Kurt G. Schumacher "Grey" addressing the negative comments:
"Amazing, all the negative comments on a product that no one has been able to use yet.
The most common complaint seems to be lack of PDF support. Yeah, pretty dumb. But easily handled. The Kindle supports MOBI files. It took me five minutes on Google to find the Mobi site, download their desktop software, and convert a PDF file to Mobi. Problem solved.
Other comments:
- No support for memory cards. Ummm... read the product page under "Carry Your Library in 10.3 Ounces": "An optional SD memory card lets you hold even more. For instance, a 256MB SD memory card holds over 300 titles." Sounds like memory card support to me.
- It costs $.10 to send a file to the Kindle.
- Why does it have a USB cable it it's supposed to be wireless.
So that you can transfer files to it without emailing them for ten cents! DUH!! Read the product page, people!! Watch the videos on the page. Then post your comments with some actual facts.
Or better yet, buy one and use it and then comment. That's what I'm going to do. I'm hitting the One-Click button as soon as I post this. " - taintedzodiac, on 11/19/2007, -0/+2I have a feeling this is going to be the proverbial can of worms for EVDO net access. Once it's hacked, and we all know it will be, you're going to have a $399 unlimited usage web device.
- nigelelliott394, on 11/19/2007, -0/+2To be honest, i'd rather use my iPhone.
- violentvinyl, on 11/19/2007, -0/+2Free access to Wikipedia?
I think for the arguments that would settle, it's worth the price. - theutopian, on 11/19/2007, -1/+3I think the most important part of the announcement today is the fact that free wireless access is included with the device, albeit limited. I believe that one day all devices will have such a feature, paid for by the manufacturer who can negotiiate bulk bandwidth deals that will save the end-user money. It reduces end-user hassle of having to sign up for service. Sure the access will be limited to what the device is made for, but I think devices that rely on outside content will succeed if customers don't have to worry about how to get data onto the device.
- AJH16, on 11/19/2007, -1/+3Free EV-DO access is a pretty sweet first. Perhaps this is the way the telecommunications industry gets forced to make a long overdue change.
- jackpot, on 11/19/2007, -2/+3Finally, something I can keep in the bathroom.
- briankeith, on 11/19/2007, -1/+2Did kevin really submit a dupe? lol
- waluum, on 11/20/2007, -0/+1This device is a great idea (as is the Sony version), but it's not a perfect enough execution. Here's when I will buy such a device...
- Apple teams up with Amazon on a book-reader device (like they did with AT&T on the iPhone).
- 2GB, 4GB and 8GB built-in Flash memory (not just for storing books, but all sorts of online publications).
- More screen, less casing. That means it should be more like the iPhone with a touch-screen keyboard (keyboard use is secondary and its presence should be as minimized as possible).
- I would gladly pay more than $10 per book if the selection is comparable to the paper book selection.
- It needs to cost between (considering that it would be touchscreen) $100 and $200.
That's when I'll buy it. - pathy, on 11/19/2007, -0/+1From looking at thing, I'd have to say I'd still go for a Sony Reader.
I'm actually considering getting my mother a Reader, assuming I can track one down for not too much in the UK. - RadiantBeing, on 11/19/2007, -0/+1Wow, free EVDO so I can pay for blogs that I can get for free. That sounds like a great deal.
- Almadiel, on 11/19/2007, -0/+1I'll wait for some reviews, but this seems almost perfect on paper. (see what I did there) Lack of PDF support is a bit annoying, but there are converters out there which hopefully won't mangle my ebooks. I would like to know how many pages you can turn on a single charge, since with e-paper the usual battery life figures are useless. The dictionary feature really makes this product for me (wikipedia is nice too, though I will probably keep the wireless off when I read), Its the reason I fell in love with using my tablet PC for reading, but of course that only lasts a few hours on a charge. This could be ideal for me.
- Almadiel, on 11/19/2007, -0/+1Incidentally, you just made a great argument against net neutrality.
- DrewBlood, on 11/19/2007, -0/+1If anyone's used this or a Sony Reader, besides the web/EVDO features and the fugliness, is there much else different than a $100 cheaper Sony product?
- DrewBlood, on 11/19/2007, -1/+1ignore
- BoneheadFarker, on 11/19/2007, -1/+0Anyone else reminded of the Star Trek pads?
- Regulator980, on 11/19/2007, -3/+2Buried as a Duplicate Story.
- mattottam, on 09/29/2009, -8/+6I wouldn't let it out of my bathroom. Ugly IMO. And overpriced
- gradnin, on 11/19/2007, -3/+1It has to be better than the Sony Reader, it just has to be.
- redisant, on 11/19/2007, -3/+0How long before people begin hacking these to use a EVDO modems for their laptops?
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