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Re: Amazon’s Kindle in Europe: What’s the holdup?

Jerry — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:07:26 -0000

it is available in Europe at www.shoxx.com

Re: Amazon’s Kindle in Europe: What’s the holdup?

Jens — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:10:22 -0000

@charbarred I totally agree.

Plus: yes, we travel abroad. But it would be fine to just download books at home, then take them with you. I mean, it can store hundreds of them, right? So why do I need to download books when I am away for a few days or a couple of weeks? I would just buy 10 books before I go on holiday. No problem at all.

No, I think this is simply a new thing for Amazon, they have never done anything like this before and as a consequence, they don't have their act together, yet. I don't know whether this is a hardware or negotiations problem, or a combination of the two.

But I am sure they will get it right eventually...can't wait!!!

Re: Amazon’s Kindle in Europe: What’s the holdup?

Charbarred — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:02:52 -0000

If the Kindle were meant as a netbook, I can understand the hold up. I know they want to ability to sell me books while on holiday, but I'd be happy to get a European Kindle with just Wi-Fi.