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…The Kindle is our generation’s Apple IIe.
Our children are going to be shocked that we A) thought the Kindle was a useful device, considering its limited internet capability, B) thought it was worth its current $260 price tag [plus book downloading costs!], and C) that its display is BLACK AND WHITE! It won’t be long until we think of this device like we now think of late ‘90s cell phones.
However, if you’re looking for a digital book reader, have a lot of disposable income and are looking for something large to hold in your hand to overtly signal your status in society, I’m sure it’s a lovely device.
And come to think of it, a Kindle would probably make an excellent gift for these same reasons. Good gifts generally A) are at least a bit useful, B) cost slightly more than the gift-receiver would be willing to pay for the item, and C) appeal to one’s desire for higher status… Think jewelry, iPods, clothing, cell phones, etc.
Our children are going to be shocked that we A) thought the Kindle was a useful device, considering its limited internet capability, B) thought it was worth its current $260 price tag [plus book downloading costs!], and C) that its display is BLACK AND WHITE! It won’t be long until we think of this device like we now think of late ‘90s cell phones.
3 comments:
The display is black and white?!? Does that really make the Kindle that much more "affordable"? That's hilarious.
Agreed! I have not been able to comprehend the desire to own a Kindle or similar device. They're just not cool enough, yet.
My Apple sense is tingling - I am having a psychic premonition of a soon-to-be-released Apple e-Book Reader, in color, and, of course, cool... Within 6 months.
There - I called it. Let it be known. And also let it be priced in the three to four hundred dollar range, and branded as a tiny laptop-ish device...
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