Re: Re: future of the Amazon Kindle

I think that's true only if you ignore all the other variables, like
* having to buy another piece of hardware
* have to have that extra piece of hardware with you

On Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 12:35 AM, Aaron Walker <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> I think everyone is missing the main appeal of devices like the Kindle and
> Sony Reader - the fact they come close to mirroring a traditional book.
>
>  When many people think of ebooks (those that think of them at all) aren't
> too keen on reading anything beyond work related, technical type material on
> a computer screen.
>
>  If they are going to read for pleasure (yes, I am making a distinction
> here) and would consider an ebook, they'd want something kinda, sorta that
> looks like a regular book.
>
>  The Eee PC and all are low cost, but if given the choice for ereading for
> pleasure, I would be willing to wager if you put the same ebook on a
> Kindle/Sony Reader or an Eee PC, most people would prefer to read on the
> Kindle/Sony Reader type of device.
>
>  Which is why I still contend the Kindle/Sony Reader type of devices are
> where the emphasis should be placed for the further expansion of ereading,
> and not any old computer lying around.
>
>  Aaron J. WalkerPublisher
>  Walk Broad Publishing
>

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