Re: [tlug] Amazon Kindle

[CL <az.4tlug@example.com>]

Curt Sampson wrote:
> Except for the fact that it's US$700, which is twice the price of the
> Word Gear. Ouch!

But slightly less than twice the price of the Kindle.

> On 2007-11-26 12:36 +0900 (Mon), CL wrote:
>
> > ...doesn't it highlight the fact that the Kindle and it's WiFi system
>
> The Kindle is not WiFi, it's cellular packet.

Yeah, I got those mixed up without trying too hard.

> Kindle is certainly not a very open system. On the other hand, it looks
> to be pretty heavily subsidized, so this is not such a big surprise.

Which brings us to the question I wanted to ask before I started 
thinking too much -- it appears that as an e-book, neither the Iliad nor 
the Word Gear have access to content anywhere near the number of titles 
nor the breadth of information that Kindle does.

And, if I understand your other point correctly, Amazon is willing to 
convert content for a minimal charge upon request as it expands the 
library and adds to potential revenue ... or, did I misunderstand your 
comment on that part?

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CL