I have been following what reviewers have to say about the Kindle. I have been tempted because any new and shiny thing does capture my attention. However, I have tried reading extended ebooks before and I always end up purchasing the real thing.
Now, I am tempted again. Amazon is selling Kindle books for Apple Touch/phone users. I downloaded the app, but you have to load the “book” through a computer (the one I use to connect to my Touch is at home). I will probably give it a try – for $10 it is worth the experience. I do read the NY Times on my Touch from time to time, but that has been the limit of my text oriented use. The screen is certainly readable, but I am thinking not in large doses.
I am not against reading from a device. What I miss is the opportunity to highlight/annotate, etc. Protected files really limit this functionality. Some apps offer a method for overlaying notes, boxes, etc. (take a look at Skim), but the experience seems limiting.
I am not certain what would be “fair” to content providers. I certainly understand the need to protect content from piracy, but there must be some middle ground. Perhaps some system that offers an open file format on one device.
Anyway, Apple device users, Amazon wants to sell stuff to you.
Too bad Amazon had to remove the “read to me” function. $10 audible books (not to be confused with Audible books) that included a text equivalent would be cool.
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