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"I think the Whispernet is what sets the Kindle apart from all the other e-readers on the market," says Leslie Nicoll of Portland, Maine, who co-authored "The Amazon Kindle F.A.Q." book after her tech-loving teenage daughter urged her to get a Kindle.
Like Branch, Nicoll says she likes the Kindle's low-impact effect on her bookshelves. "I don't have to worry about giving it to someone else, reselling it on Amazon or finding a place to store it in my house," she says. "For the enjoyment and convenience, it has given me in the past seven months, I consider that it has paid for itself already."
I do too and I was surprised at the comment from JK Rowling. What a shortsighted comment!Doc Rhubarb said:I love to see Kindle get good press.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/12/03/kindle.electronic.reader/index.html
Yes, very shortsighted, but not surprising. She's made her stand quite clear on numerous occasions.Jesslyn said:I do too and I was surprised at the comment from JK Rowling. What a shortsighted comment!
Who's looking to make print format obsolete? There are many reasons for printed books, and it may be another century or even two before they go the way of rolled parchment. Peaceful co-existence between print books and the Kindle.But not everything in Kindle world is roses and gumdrops. There's a difference between modest early success and making a centuries-old print format obsolete. The Kindle sells for $359, a steep price for the average reader in the current economic climate.
Exactly. As I say, it's all about choices. I for one am not particularly fond of audiobooks, but lots of folks love them. Same difference.gertiekindle said:Who's looking to make print format obsolete? There are many reasons for printed books, and it may be another century or even two before they go the way of rolled parchment. Peaceful co-existence between print books and the Kindle.
Yes, congrats Leslie!Angela said:Our Leslie is famous!! Congrats!
I feel the same way about audiobooks. They put me to sleep.Leslie said:Exactly. As I say, it's all about choices. I for one am not particularly fond of audiobooks, but lots of folks love them. Same difference.
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My people are in touch with her people as I type this...Dori said:Way to Go Leslie, when do you go on Oprah?
Hahahaha, true!Vampyre said:I guess if Ms Rowling had her way, we'd be reading her books on scrolls and they would be delivered by owls
Lol!Vampyre said:I guess if Ms Rowling had her way, we'd be reading her books on scrolls and they would be delivered by owls