Comments on: What will you do with Amazon's Kindle source code?
Amazon has released some of its Kindle software as open source, but don't expect any Kindle knock-offs to result from this decision.
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And also its not just about having the software to make a Kindle killer its about having the right hardware and price to match.
I mean you could make a eBook with all the best features and could wipe your ass for you but if it cost several hundred dollars over the competition no one will want it.
Much of the kindle code is hardware specific. It is not something easily moved to a different platform.
Why would anyone want a Kindle killer? This POS is going nowhere, only those with a disadvantageous brains to money ratio would spend so much money on a toy. If it were under $50, had no DRM and came with printed copy, it might get some traction.
As it stands today, it is a failure.
Sony has a good ebook hardware. The only thing I would do would be make one slightly bigger in screen size for use with computer manuals, magazines etc where photos are often inserted. There is a larger screen kindle coming out but the expected price is way to high. I like Sony's Idea of being able to add files from my computer directly to it. If i have manuals or magazines I scan into PDF I do not have to use the internet and a wireless connection to transfer them over to a reader.
- by levander404 June 17, 2009 11:11 PM PDT
- I love how Matt starts this article with a presumably huge and giant question. He then finishes the article by pointing out the question is moot anyway. Just a little reminder that your time spent reading this article was wasted.
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