If I had to choose 5 concepts that I am most excited about, the ebook would be one of the five. There is SO MUCH potential with this concept and so many new ways will evolve to engage with the "printed" word that simply is not possible in paper format.
Personally, I see incredible opportunity for e-books. Sure, you can carry 200 books on a device the size of a paperback and you can buy a book in 10 seconds on the beach. But for me it goes way beyond that. Collaboration with others in a ‘virtual bookclub’ and automatic collection of highlighted text are two ideas that I don’t see anyone pursuing but I think will be what makes these devices the ‘killer app’.
While this device has its limitations, it’s a huge step in the progress of e-books.
What I like about the Kindle:
- Quality product
- Easy to read screen
- Mainstreams the ebook concept
- No-hassle wireless integration
- Page forward page backward bars.
- Size
Ideas I would like to see implemented:
- Wi-Fi built in (rather than being tethered to the cellular service). Granted, this would complicate the setup of the device and add to Amazon’s costs to support the device considerably.
- More open environment – allow email, RSS, etc. on the device over wi-fi
- Ability to view other e-book formats
- Ability to save and view ebooks purchased in Kindle format on a PC
- Ability to save highlighted text to an online folder that can be accessed via the device on-demand, or via a web front-end where the content could be viewed (and Google searchable) or downloaded to your computer.
Amazon's Own Video Release
Technology Evangelist's Review
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