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by makmanalp
6090 days ago
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compared to the kindle,
pros:
+ native PDF support (how dumb are you, amazon?)
+ micro SD slot
+ ebook lending (probably DRM'd)
+ wifi
+ based on android
cons:
- amazon likely has a larger selection of books than BN.
- no browser -> no free wikipedia, gmail. maybe hacking one on works?
- no keyboard. on screen one maybe? This makes sense from the initial design perspective though, people don't often use keyboards while reading.
- 10 days vs 14 days of power, which is not that big an issue. I think the two separate screens idea is brilliant. I wonder if they'll release the source code for the software like amazon did. Though I still applaud the kindle for good effort, the Kindle 2 / DX should have been as good as this. This looks like a much more well thought out and complete product. They even have different covers and rechargeable batteries for it. Damnit, I was about to get the kindle with the newer reduced price (with international wireless) but now I have to wait and decide. If there is a browser and is usable, I'd go for it without thinking further. |
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BN have a larger selection of ebooks 1m+ titles and more free ebooks 500k+ than Amazon.
Main downside for me is I want something like the DX to read technical books on as well. BN aren't even suggesting they'll compete there and I haven't heard any rumours of Amazon reving the DX yet. :(