If Amazon allowed third-party developers to make applications for the Kindle, it could turn a device with a single purpose into something much more flexible.
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- I love my Kindle2 and use it every day. I do download ebooks from other sources just fine. The discussion group for Kindles on Amazon is a great source for other ebook sources - rather good of Amazon to allow this.
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(4 Comments)The DRM is not Amazon's fault - though I hope a compromise will eventually be found. Amazon lists plenty of free ebooks too - public domain as well as some newer indy books. Audio books from Audible.com work too - though I usually use my Ipod or computer for those.
You can also order a Kindle to check it out - they have a 30 day return policy.
Very much worth a look, IMHO.