http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 21st 2007 1:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 22nd 2007 10:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 21st 2007 1:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/
Basically you sent the files you want converted to Amazon via email attachment, then pay, then they send it back to you in the Kindle format. While 10 cents isn't expensive, it would be better if they just supported open formats like the competition.

More here.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200140600]]>Nov 21st 2007 4:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/You have to pay if you want it transfered to your kindle wirelessly, not if you do it yourself via usb. PDFs have to be converted to mobi format using freeware before then passing to amazon for conversion to kindle format. Conversion not great due to most pdf documents being too large a page size to fit on the paperback size kindle, especially if there are a lot of images.]]>Nov 22nd 2007 3:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 22nd 2007 12:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 21st 2007 1:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/
The only negative points currently appear to be the DRM (not by itself, but the proprietary nature of it and the possibility of amazon abandoning this down the line), and the price. People that have already bought it are clearly okay with the price...]]>Nov 21st 2007 1:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/
My initial impression was that (1) it was extremely ugly, especially in comparison to the Sony, and (2) that it was plagued by feature-itis and really needed to ditch all of the peripheral functionality like the keyboard input and be as svelte and simple as possible.

Then I actually saw it in a usage context and realized that (1) it's diminutive size goes a long way towards compensating for it's appearance, and (2) the keyboard and selector wheel and other features that I had been turned off by initially were actually vital in enabling the device to be used without a computer, which is the real killer app here.

Frankly, I'm blown away by the idea that the newspaper would be waiting for me on the device when I woke up each morning, and that I can check the latest posts on Engadget without powering up my laptop and draining it's battery. The fact that the costs of the universal connectivity are completely embedded in the hardware purchase is incredibly smart and attractive.

And people complaining about the $0.10 fee for converting other media types need to understand that this fee only applies if you want it delivered wirelessly. They will convert any unprotected document and send it to you via email for free.

And as for the DRM, whatevs. You're paying >$10 for a book produced and delivered in a way that has a minimal environmental impact, and can be replaced for free if the file or hardware is broken. If your DRM-free physical book gets lost, stolen, or damaged, does the publisher send you a new one? No. So you've got to take the good with the bad here.

In my view, Amazon really knocked it out of the park here.]]>Nov 21st 2007 8:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 22nd 2007 10:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 21st 2007 1:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/
Engadget inexplicable Apple reference No.2983245]]>Nov 21st 2007 1:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/
OK Fine, Apple computers have nice case designs and are what some consider high reliability/security BUT, as a person who maintains a MAC LAB (Power PCG5 with a bunch of Emacs) I can personnaly attest to the annoying proprietarism and slipshod user interfaces I have to deal with with a Mac - even the top of the line ones.

Tell me this...

When are the top PC games coming out on Macs?

NEVER

So why is it that the business suit guy represents PC's and the younger, "trendier" sexless virgin boy with acne is representing Mac?

At least the guy in the business suit can go out and buy CRISIS right now !]]>Nov 21st 2007 1:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 21st 2007 1:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 21st 2007 2:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 21st 2007 3:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 21st 2007 2:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 21st 2007 1:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/
$400 to read my books from now on ;-l ]]>Nov 21st 2007 1:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/]]>Nov 21st 2007 3:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 21st 2007 1:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 21st 2007 1:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.businessweek.com/investing/insights/blog/archives/2007/11/buy_amazon_-_ki.html)

And yes, I was one of the ones that bought it in the first 5.5 hours apparently because according to UPS, my Kindle is currently on the truck and out for delivery :)]]>Nov 21st 2007 1:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/
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I can't tell you how many times I'm reading a book and I need to look up a quick word or I want to Wikipedia something in the book but I'm somewhere away from a computer. Now you can do it on the spot.

What they need to do is let you highlight a word and give you the option to Wikipedia it or see the definition. ]]>Nov 21st 2007 2:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/
Watch the video on their product page, you can do precisely that.]]>Nov 21st 2007 2:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/
So far my big presents are going to be an 80gb Zune and the Kindle. Can anyone think of some other things I could ask for? ]]>Nov 21st 2007 2:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/An 80G Zune, a Kindle...and "other things"...

Can I be adopted?? :D]]>Nov 21st 2007 3:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/
Maybe a big bag to hold all your ugly crap?

I predict this device will have a great future as a doorstop.]]>Dec 18th 2007 9:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/
It's an eyesore aesthetically, but for hardcore readers it's an upgrade from the load of a backbreaking hardcover. Book lovers will save thousands on shipping cost, trips to the store, on the book itself. It's pretty smart. The only thing i have an aversion to is paying for blog posts. But 99 cents a month isn't a massive tariff.

Personally, i'm not interested because when I compare getting a Kindle and getting a PS3...i'm going to get a PS3. But who's to say in the future what weight Kindle may hold.

I think it would be great in schools barring any theft of course.]]>Nov 21st 2007 2:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 21st 2007 2:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 21st 2007 4:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/
Jay]]>Nov 21st 2007 9:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 22nd 2007 11:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 21st 2007 3:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/
While I appreciate the ability to instantly download books at a lower price, and I'd make up the cost of the Kindle after about 57 books (which, eventually, I'll buy anyway), I just don't see me needing this device.

I see the value, but it's not for me. ]]>Nov 21st 2007 3:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 21st 2007 3:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 21st 2007 4:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/
I really don't see the Kindle being successful. Maybe it sold out to hackers try to get free EV-DO?]]>Nov 21st 2007 4:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/
Yes - the prototype from 2006 was UGLY, but it's been completely redesigned since then and is actually quite nice, imo.]]>Nov 21st 2007 4:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 21st 2007 6:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 22nd 2007 12:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/21/kindle-sells-out-in-two-days/Nov 21st 2007 7:00PM