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ericabiz · 05-26-2009, 07:14 PM

I bought one recently (used Kindle 2) and I really like it! I keep telling people I feel we're at that stage of Kindles where we were when DVD players were $800 and no one saw the point of using them over a VCR.

Once Kindles break the $200 price point and, inevitably, the $100 price point, print books will really be on their way out. By then there will be some interesting competition from Sony and others, as well.

I really do like the e-ink display. It's nothing like a traditional laptop or desktop display. I hope that eventually more monitors can be optimized for reading in some way -- I love to read on my Kindle, but don't like reading on my computer (despite having a nearly brand-new 24" IPS flat panel.)

-Erica

05-26-2009, 07:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
ericabiz Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 137	I bought one recently (used Kindle 2) and I really like it! I keep telling people I feel we're at that stage of Kindles where we were when DVD players were $800 and no one saw the point of using them over a VCR. Once Kindles break the $200 price point and, inevitably, the $100 price point, print books will really be on their way out. By then there will be some interesting competition from Sony and others, as well. I really do like the e-ink display. It's nothing like a traditional laptop or desktop display. I hope that eventually more monitors can be optimized for reading in some way -- I love to read on my Kindle, but don't like reading on my computer (despite having a nearly brand-new 24" IPS flat panel.) -Erica