Do people even want one device to do everything?

The Press and some supposed tech experts talk a lot about conflicts between devices and about the notion that people want one device that does it all. It’s almost a religious thing for them – this belief that the ultimate achievement mankind can aspire to is an all-in-one device that does absolutely everything you can imagine. The [...]

Thoughts on Kindle and Kindle ebook longevity

The Amazon website is down today – Well, to be precise it’s up sometimes and down sometimes. It’s certainly something never experienced before by a lot of Amazon customers. It presents a good opportunity to wonder about a few other things – How committed are Amazon to the Kindle? Is it safe to invest in [...]

Another Nook shipping disaster? Nook WiFi delays at BestBuy

Disclaimer: Just because the Nook WiFi is delayed 1-2 weeks at BestBuy (including for preorders) doesn’t mean all Nook WiFis are. It does, however, hint at the possibility of another B&N Nook shipping fiasco. Had ordered a Nook WiFi from BestBuy (to be able to compare it with the $189 Kindle). This was an hour or [...]

Jeff Bezos on Kindle – 2010 Edition

Fortune has a very, very interesting interview with Mr. Bezos and some of the answers are worth highlighting. Bezos on Kindle vs iPad When asked if the iPad (in addition to the B&N price cut) played a role in the Kindle price-cut – No. The iPad… I think there are going to be a bunch [...]

Tuesday Kindle 4 free books

First, the kindle 4 free books – No Mercy by John Gilstrap. Rated 4.5 stars on 16 reviews. The reviews are great though Publishers Weekly has a mixed review. The user reviews are very positive (15 out of 16 reviews are 4 stars or 5 stars) and quoting from one of them – Few authors deliver a great [...]

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