Ding, Dong the Book is Dead?
From what I can tell so far, The Kindle is the newest high tech rage in reading books that might actually replace the printed book some day. I just started reading about it and several editors are posting on it. It looks like a cool and convenient gadget.
Want to read a book by Thomas Nelson? They have over 600 available and it’s ready at a click of a button without wireless or wires. (Not sure if there’s a monthly fee or not) I’m still trying to figure it out, but I won’t be running out to buy one. For one thing it’s out of stock at Amazon (who seems to get a kick back for every book you download, but don’t quote me on that) and two, at $399 it’s out of my budget. Though it would really help declutter my shelves.
It’s got me thinking. Is this this where books are heading?
Read all about it and let me know what you think!
Mike Hyatt: WhyTraditional Books Will Eventually Die
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I have been following the Kindle-hype in the last few days and have blogged about it. I think the it is too early to write off the printed book, Amazon is not there yet, even though it is trying to use its market power to force us into Kindle. Think about it, why would you want a stand alone device just for reading books, and such a device that does not allow you to give, lend, or re-sell your books? Once you are with Kindle, you are locked in Amazon, because you can’t read other ebooks on this device without going through a hassle. There is no that much technological innovation in the device, especially when it comes to reading experience. It seems to me that the hype will calm down soon…
November 24th, 2007 at 11:22 am