Tag Archives: Kindle

Kindle Everywhere

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

There was a homeless dude that camped near my home as a child.  We always saw him walking along the business strip and he often came into the shops and diners while we were there.  He’d chat with the business … Continue reading →

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Kindle Under $100

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

I just noticed this today.  Amazon has some new Kindles that come in well under a $100. Apparently, that’s the “sponsored” version which includes a sponsored screensaver.  It’s $109 without that. And, you can get library books on the Kindle … Continue reading →

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Netflix for Kindle? II

Posted on January 21, 2011 by

This post expressing my desire for a Netflix-like service for Kindle-like devices continues to be one of my most popular.  Most people find it through search engines.   That’s Exhibit A that there’s interest in the idea. My local library just … Continue reading →

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Value Prop: Print vs. Kindle

Posted on November 30, 2010 by

Amazon.com will be attempting to fix one advantage print has over Kindle by introducing a book loan feature (maybe my local library will be able to use this somehow). Amazon.com states that the loan period will be a 14 day … Continue reading →

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Netflix for Kindle?

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

Is there a Netflix-type service for the Kindle, Nook or other ebook devices, where for a monthly fee the subscriber can have any book or two checked out on the device?  It would essentially be a fee-based ebook library. If … Continue reading →

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The New Library

Posted on June 10, 2010 by

I’ve posted recently about my late adoption of Blockbuster’s online business model, about my satisfaction with my local library and about Apple’s iPad vs. Amazon’s Kindle. The thought occurred to me this morning that these are all on a crash … Continue reading →

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The Other Seth on the Kindle

Posted on June 8, 2010 by

Seth Godin has some wonderful ideas about what the Kindle should do to beat back iPad.    But, I have news for Seth.  Even a $49 or free Kindle isn’t going to beat the iPad. Kindle was an awesome product. But, … Continue reading →

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