Re: future of the Amazon Kindle
cherryfinals <cherryfinals-/[email protected]>
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> The current model can't avoid the same fate as previous iterations of
> proprietary ebook hardware.
> Like most other electronic tools and toys, it's subject to changes
> which will be touted as 'upgrades', downpricing, and -- if perceived
> as successful -- eventual serious competition from much cheaper
> clones.
I must agree, Ed.
It is only a matter of time before somebody releases a totally DRM-free
reader that uses eInk technology and is under $100.
There have been comments on this in some of the Open Source forums and
I think that will be the breaking point where the sales figures will
jump.
Just my double farthing's worth. YMMV
Stan
"There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty:
soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order."
-Ed Howdershelt
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