Former Amazon Exec on iPad: "Amazon doubling down, can't afford to lose"

Re:Former Amazon Exec on iPad: "Amazon doubling down, can't ... by thesethings on Thursday January 28, 2010 @10:47PM (#1085750)

That's so cool to hear. I haven't even had mine that long, and I'm already an admirer. Sound like I'll dig it even more as time passes.

(Note to those on the fence. I'll give you some background info about myself: I'm NOT a big book reader. Pre-Kindle, less than 5 a year. NOT a big gadget person. Software and virtual servers w/too many providers? Yes. But gadgets no (i hate "stuff." Have no printer, a bad, simple cell phone, no dvr, cable box...). I just really like studying and reading, and the Kindle helps a lot with that. I'm not saying, "get a Kindle!!" I'm just saying if you're trying to map your needs + interests to people who have one, those are some things about me...)

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Re:Former Amazon Exec on iPad: "Amazon doubling down, can't ... by Blasa on Friday January 29, 2010 @06:29AM (#1086232)

I'm pretty much the same hate stuff kinda mindset. So I'm curious did you get the DX or the original. DX seems more useful for pdfs/studying but less pocketable.

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Re:Former Amazon Exec on iPad: "Amazon doubling down, can't ... by thesethings on Saturday January 30, 2010 @07:47PM (#1089679)

I got the regular size Kindle 2.0. It does suck for unmodified PDF's, but i have yet to try: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1089068

That said, I "bought in" intellectually accepting that I shouldn't expect to straight up enjoy all my PDF's on this thing. I decided e-readers would be something that would be worth it (for me) to take a hit with the early adopter tax.

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