Jangro.com: Kindle on the iPhone The Real Game Changer?
Shawn Collins
· 9 months ago
I don't see a downside for Amazon with the iPhone app - like you mentioned, they'll get incremental book sales.
Also, I think people will enjoy it on the iPhone and want to upgrade to the real thing.
When I got my Kindle 2, my first inclination was to flick my finger like I do on my Touch. But otherwise, it's a very easy to use device.
Now... how to get affiliate links onto people's iPhones when they're buying book downloads?
Scott Jangro
· 9 months ago
I was giving Missy and Sam a hard time on Twitter about this, but I think this makes an incredible companion to the Kindle. I agree with Sam that nobody would want to do any long reading stints on the iphone, but to have the book that I'm reading in my pocket at all times for when I'm waiting in line somewhere, at a skating practice, etc. is incredible. Plus, it syncs up with the page you're on on the kindle!
For those reasons, I actually see this potentially increasing Kindle device sales, certainly not hurting them.
But I think we agree that the major push is incremental book sales, which a free iphone app will do in spades.
Shawn Collins
· 9 months ago
As far as the potential downfall you mentioned (I’ve heard that it may be difficult to read in bright sunlight), I've never had any problem reading my Touch in the sunlight.
I take it with me all the time on walks.
Pat Grady
· 9 months ago
Great move on Amazon's part, book sales will pay off big time. Of course, it also makes the iPhone more attractive too. Consumer seems well served as well. Nice synergies.
I do hope to see something done next to make the apparent size issue disappear, like some VR glasses you can hook to your iPhone or whatever. Bringing brain food right up to your face is being conquered. And I think that progress will subsequently incent and focus people to work on that last mile... errr.... last few inches. That'll be fun to see unfolding!
Pat Grady
· 9 months ago
Or skip the glasses and go towards digital eye implants...
Scott Jangro
· 9 months ago
I don't know for sure, Pat, but I think we're just about there...
Pat start your own blog already! I do think what Scott said is true it could increase Kindle sales I didn't know that it syncs up with the page you're on in the Kindle, genius.
Shawn Collins
· 9 months ago
I just tried out the sync on my Touch - that is really cool. And I think the text is plenty big, so I'll definitely switch back and forth on books between the two devices.
But I think the iPhone or Touch could stand on their own - type can be adjusted to five different sizes. Only annoyance is having to turn "pages" frequently. But not such a big deal.
TrishaLyn
· 9 months ago
It looks like a very promising partnership, but my concern would be the size of the text on the Touch or iPhone... wouldn't the strain on the eyes make it cumbersome to want to read on it? I don't use one on a regular basis, so I'm asking here lol...
freelife
· 9 months ago
I also want to try this .is it easy to use or may have any complications.
Scott Jangro
· 9 months ago
There are plenty of font sizes on the iphone app. text size shouldn't be a problem. As shawn says, there's lots of page turns on the largest font.
chicago hospital
· 9 months ago
I agree that the iPhone would be a companion to the Kindle. I view it like having a netbook as well as a laptop or desktop computer with the iPhone being like the netbook for reading. I think it would also be great if you forget your kindle since you generally never forget your phone!
stevie_the_K
· 9 months ago
Could this finally be the step that disintermediates the book publishers?
auto glass repair
· 9 months ago
i use it everyday and it kinda rock in free time..no smoking.. only gaming..
Odzyskiwanie Danych
· 9 months ago
Don't mind the battery, what about your eyes? Kindle is so great because unlike normal screens it doesn't hurt your eyes if you read. readin it on iphone would be missing the point completely.
Chris
· 9 months ago
For me the issue with using an iPhone is with my eyes. Such a small screen! My eyes get strained easily so looks like the app won't be for us all unfortunately.
I dont understand the fasincation with all these Apple apps. Sure theyre kinda cool ...for the first 2 minutes....but when the novelty has worn off, what are you gonna do with them??:):)
PC Portatili
· 9 months ago
@Henry, there are a lot of apps that have a practical use and are not just for fun. So what are you going to do with them? Use them when you need them. This one let's you read books on your cellphone, it's useful, not just cool.
Handys in Rosa
· 9 months ago
I love my Kindle and I always bring it with me wherever I go. I'm fond of reading ebooks in my Kindle. Anyway, I didn't know that there's a Kindle iPhone app. I have an iPhone and I might going to try this app, too!
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· 6 months ago
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Also, I think people will enjoy it on the iPhone and want to upgrade to the real thing.
When I got my Kindle 2, my first inclination was to flick my finger like I do on my Touch. But otherwise, it's a very easy to use device.
Now... how to get affiliate links onto people's iPhones when they're buying book downloads?
For those reasons, I actually see this potentially increasing Kindle device sales, certainly not hurting them.
But I think we agree that the major push is incremental book sales, which a free iphone app will do in spades.
I take it with me all the time on walks.
I do hope to see something done next to make the apparent size issue disappear, like some VR glasses you can hook to your iPhone or whatever. Bringing brain food right up to your face is being conquered. And I think that progress will subsequently incent and focus people to work on that last mile... errr.... last few inches. That'll be fun to see unfolding!
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But I think the iPhone or Touch could stand on their own - type can be adjusted to five different sizes. Only annoyance is having to turn "pages" frequently. But not such a big deal.