Comments on: 10 reasons to buy a Kindle 2… and 10 reasons not to http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/25/10-reasons-to-buy-a-kindle-2-and-10-reasons-not-to/ Gadgets, gear and computer hardware. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:30:13 -0500 hourly 1 By: Nate http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/25/10-reasons-to-buy-a-kindle-2-and-10-reasons-not-to/comment-page-4/#comment-1153748 Nate Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:05:19 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=74720#comment-1153748 As long as people understand the terms of Amazon's ebooks, I don't see the problem. So I'm paying for a service rather than a product. Who cares? It's all academic. If the books on my Kindle are deleted or edited without my consent, then Amazon will simply find themselves at the receiving end of a complaint about their service, as happened when the George Orwell books were deleted. And in my experience, every time I've had an issue with an ebook, they've simply refunded my money, no questions asked. The "OMG it's like 1984" reactions (see your link) are sensationalist nonsense. If governments or multinationals want to control my thoughts they're going to have to try a bit harder than changing the endings of classic novels. As long as people understand the terms of Amazon’s ebooks, I don’t see the problem.

So I’m paying for a service rather than a product. Who cares? It’s all academic. If the books on my Kindle are deleted or edited without my consent, then Amazon will simply find themselves at the receiving end of a complaint about their service, as happened when the George Orwell books were deleted.

And in my experience, every time I’ve had an issue with an ebook, they’ve simply refunded my money, no questions asked.

The “OMG it’s like 1984″ reactions (see your link) are sensationalist nonsense. If governments or multinationals want to control my thoughts they’re going to have to try a bit harder than changing the endings of classic novels.

]]> By: Deborah http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/25/10-reasons-to-buy-a-kindle-2-and-10-reasons-not-to/comment-page-4/#comment-1153637 Deborah Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:05:02 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=74720#comment-1153637 I'm looking forward to improvements in the Kindle device and other e-readers. I am a big fan of it though I believe there is room for new functionalities to come for our convenience. What do you guys think of the Nook, for instance, from Barnes & Noble? I like convenience and I go for products that give such edge. The more I read about Kindle, the more I see rival e-readers coming out in time for Christmas. I saw a contest to win a Kindle on americanlisted. If interests: http://www.americanlisted.com/competition/ I’m looking forward to improvements in the Kindle device and other e-readers. I am a big fan of it though I believe there is room for new functionalities to come for our convenience. What do you guys think of the Nook, for instance, from Barnes & Noble? I like convenience and I go for products that give such edge.
The more I read about Kindle, the more I see rival e-readers coming out in time for Christmas. I saw a contest to win a Kindle on americanlisted. If interests:
http://www.americanlisted.com/competition/

]]> By: Deborah http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/25/10-reasons-to-buy-a-kindle-2-and-10-reasons-not-to/comment-page-4/#comment-1153635 Deborah Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:00:22 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=74720#comment-1153635 I'm looking forward to improvements in the Kindle device. I am a big fan of it but I also think there is room for new functionalities to be released. What do you guys think of the Nook, for instance, from Barnes & Noble? I like convenience and I go for product that gives such edge, just like Kindle. The more I read about Kindle, the more I see several rival e-readers coming out in time for Christmas, including a contest on americanlisted.com. If interests: http://www.americanlisted.com/competition/ I’m looking forward to improvements in the Kindle device. I am a big fan of it but I also think there is room for new functionalities to be released. What do you guys think of the Nook, for instance, from Barnes & Noble?
I like convenience and I go for product that gives such edge, just like Kindle. The more I read about Kindle, the more I see several rival e-readers coming out in time for Christmas, including a contest on americanlisted.com. If interests:
http://www.americanlisted.com/competition/

]]> By: Michael http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/25/10-reasons-to-buy-a-kindle-2-and-10-reasons-not-to/comment-page-1/#comment-1153198 Michael Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:41:10 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=74720#comment-1153198 Did you find that on WebMD? Wikipedia? Did you find that on WebMD? Wikipedia?

]]> By: Reese http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/25/10-reasons-to-buy-a-kindle-2-and-10-reasons-not-to/comment-page-4/#comment-1151994 Reese Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:13:35 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=74720#comment-1151994 First off, I love the bear comment and plan to use it as my own in the future. I have no shame. Thanks for a helpful list. I've been on the fence about getting a kindle, but I think I may accept one as a combination Christmas and birthday gift this year. Combo gifts are usually forbidden! First off, I love the bear comment and plan to use it as my own in the future. I have no shame. Thanks for a helpful list. I’ve been on the fence about getting a kindle, but I think I may accept one as a combination Christmas and birthday gift this year. Combo gifts are usually forbidden!

]]> By: Blair http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/25/10-reasons-to-buy-a-kindle-2-and-10-reasons-not-to/comment-page-1/#comment-1149741 Blair Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:05:04 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=74720#comment-1149741 I'm so glad that I'm not alone. And it's not OCD, it's just some strange form of respect for the written word. I’m so glad that I’m not alone. And it’s not OCD, it’s just some strange form of respect for the written word.

]]> By: Eric D (A teacher) http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/25/10-reasons-to-buy-a-kindle-2-and-10-reasons-not-to/comment-page-1/#comment-1149350 Eric D (A teacher) Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:43:07 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=74720#comment-1149350 I just wanted to put in a thought about e-books in the classroom that many of you may have dismissed. As a school system would/could you trust a kindle reader (and the cost of one) to the 13 year old neighbor boy who pees in the backyard when he thinks no one is looking? And trust me there are many families that certainly could not pay the replacement cost and it would be extremely unfair to them. I just wanted to put in a thought about e-books in the classroom that many of you may have dismissed.
As a school system would/could you trust a kindle reader (and the cost of one) to the 13 year old neighbor boy who pees in the backyard when he thinks no one is looking? And trust me there are many families that certainly could not pay the replacement cost and it would be extremely unfair to them.

]]> By: Steve Spillman http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/25/10-reasons-to-buy-a-kindle-2-and-10-reasons-not-to/comment-page-1/#comment-1148566 Steve Spillman Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:04:42 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=74720#comment-1148566 If God had meant for men to fly, He would have given them wings. The 21st century is okay, come on in. If God had meant for men to fly, He would have given them wings. The 21st century is okay, come on in.

]]> By: RichardNester http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/25/10-reasons-to-buy-a-kindle-2-and-10-reasons-not-to/comment-page-4/#comment-1147544 RichardNester Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:25:39 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=74720#comment-1147544 There is a competition on http://www.americanlisted.com/competition/ where you could win this Kindle 2. Free stuff...I like There is a competition on http://www.americanlisted.com/competition/ where you could win this Kindle 2.
Free stuff…I like

]]> By: Richard http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/25/10-reasons-to-buy-a-kindle-2-and-10-reasons-not-to/comment-page-4/#comment-1146739 Richard Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:31:02 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=74720#comment-1146739 You can win a Kindle global wireless on http://www.americanlisted.com/competition/ Free stuff is always nice:) You can win a Kindle global wireless on http://www.americanlisted.com/competition/

Free stuff is always nice:)

]]> By: Tommy http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/25/10-reasons-to-buy-a-kindle-2-and-10-reasons-not-to/comment-page-4/#comment-1146023 Tommy Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:41:48 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=74720#comment-1146023 Nice review, it's a pity that the net connection doesn’t work internationally. But i heard they are working hard on it By the way I have also found a nice review of the <a href="http://www.ebook-reader-advisor.com/kindle-reader.html" rel="nofollow">kindle reader</a> I thought it was worth sharing Nice review, it’s a pity that the net connection doesn’t work internationally. But i heard they are working hard on it

By the way I have also found a nice review of the kindle reader

I thought it was worth sharing

]]> By: Interested,BUT http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/25/10-reasons-to-buy-a-kindle-2-and-10-reasons-not-to/comment-page-4/#comment-1144987 Interested,BUT Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:06:12 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=74720#comment-1144987 I'm another broke college student. Is there any way I can avoid Kindle fee's completely? I’m another broke college student.

Is there any way I can avoid Kindle fee’s completely?

]]> By: Renee Sapp http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/25/10-reasons-to-buy-a-kindle-2-and-10-reasons-not-to/comment-page-4/#comment-1144653 Renee Sapp Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:17:35 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=74720#comment-1144653 I really want to get this for my 15 year old. She is an avid reader. She will literally went through the entire Stephanie Meyer Twilight series in a week. But you say it's not for students. Well, I am a college student (yes, little late, but never too late in my opinion) and I am thinking I might like one too. All your do and don't reasons make sense; I just can't make up my mind! I need help making up my mind! Very sad.... I really want to get this for my 15 year old. She is an avid reader. She will literally went through the entire Stephanie Meyer Twilight series in a week. But you say it’s not for students. Well, I am a college student (yes, little late, but never too late in my opinion) and I am thinking I might like one too. All your do and don’t reasons make sense; I just can’t make up my mind! I need help making up my mind! Very sad….

]]> By: Julie http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/25/10-reasons-to-buy-a-kindle-2-and-10-reasons-not-to/comment-page-1/#comment-1144096 Julie Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:05:29 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=74720#comment-1144096 I bought a leather cover for my kindle to give it durability. I don't think it's any more vulnerable than one of those expensive calculators that my kids had to buy. I bought a leather cover for my kindle to give it durability. I don’t think it’s any more vulnerable than one of those expensive calculators that my kids had to buy.

]]> By: Julie http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/25/10-reasons-to-buy-a-kindle-2-and-10-reasons-not-to/comment-page-1/#comment-1144091 Julie Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:56:47 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=74720#comment-1144091 I have back problems and almost always read in bed because I need to get "flat". I recently bought a kindle and I love it! First, I have had to get rid of over 10 file boxes of books last year because I moved into a small apartment. It broke my heart. However, after the purging I am finding that I enjoy fewer "things" in my life. The one problem with the kindle for me is going broke. I read constantly and buy constantly. Yikes! I have back problems and almost always read in bed because I need to get “flat”. I recently bought a kindle and I love it! First, I have had to get rid of over 10 file boxes of books last year because I moved into a small apartment. It broke my heart. However, after the purging I am finding that I enjoy fewer “things” in my life. The one problem with the kindle for me is going broke. I read constantly and buy constantly. Yikes!

]]> By: Joe http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/25/10-reasons-to-buy-a-kindle-2-and-10-reasons-not-to/comment-page-1/#comment-1141687 Joe Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:05:41 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=74720#comment-1141687 You don't expect to laugh out loud reading a point by point review - I did a few times...and I'm convinced I want a kindle...thanks! You don’t expect to laugh out loud reading a point by point review – I did a few times…and I’m convinced I want a kindle…thanks!

]]> By: David http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/25/10-reasons-to-buy-a-kindle-2-and-10-reasons-not-to/comment-page-4/#comment-1139509 David Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:58:40 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=74720#comment-1139509 This is why I do not and never will own a kindle: http://blogs.computerworld.com/think_you_own_your_kindle_books. When you buy a kindle book - it is not yours. The powers that be can delete or edit it at any time without your consent. This is why I do not and never will own a kindle:

http://blogs.computerworld.com/think_you_own_your_kindle_books.

When you buy a kindle book – it is not yours. The powers that be can delete or edit it at any time without your consent.

]]> By: darkfall gold http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/25/10-reasons-to-buy-a-kindle-2-and-10-reasons-not-to/comment-page-1/#comment-1133733 darkfall gold Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:49:07 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=74720#comment-1133733 why are you so angry? I have a Kindle 2 and love it, but can understand why others may have questions, or even differing opinions. lighten up dude. why are you so angry? I have a Kindle 2 and love it, but can understand why others may have questions, or even differing opinions. lighten up dude.

]]> By: Donna http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/25/10-reasons-to-buy-a-kindle-2-and-10-reasons-not-to/comment-page-1/#comment-1132509 Donna Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:36:12 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=74720#comment-1132509 Not only did you give me great insight into this product but I now want to buy your book....really enjoyed your lists. Not only did you give me great insight into this product but I now want to buy your book….really enjoyed your lists.

]]> By: Steve Spillman http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/02/25/10-reasons-to-buy-a-kindle-2-and-10-reasons-not-to/comment-page-1/#comment-1132157 Steve Spillman Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:50:52 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=74720#comment-1132157 Thanks John, Your 10 reasons to buy convinced me. Your 10 reasons not to buy reminded that it was actually a product manufactured on earth - not like anything from Apple (all Apple products are made by benevolent aliens and bestowed on mankind to aid in their evolution). "Explaining heaven to bears" slew me.Blogging at its best. Thanks John,
Your 10 reasons to buy convinced me. Your 10 reasons not to buy reminded that it was actually a product manufactured on earth – not like anything from Apple (all Apple products are made by benevolent aliens and bestowed on mankind to aid in their evolution). “Explaining heaven to bears” slew me.Blogging at its best.

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