Ugly Amazon Kindle ebook Reader Sells Out November 23, 2007
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Amazon’s pig-ugly ebook reader, Kindle, has sold out its initial stocks – although since we don’t know what numbers were sold it doesn’t mean it’s a runaway success.
The reader, which has had a massive media launch, is hoping to drive the ebook market into the mainstream, despite looking like a 1970s calculator. The device, which is US-only so far, will not be in stock again until December 5 [it was December 3 yesterday]. A statement reads:
“Due to heavy customer demand, Kindle is temporarily sold out. Because we ship Kindles on a first-come, first-served basis, please ORDER NOW to reserve your place in line. See availability messaging above for estimated in-stock date.”
The device has won praise for being easy to use and the download facility – which doesn’t need a PC, network or Wi-Fi access – is really cool. However, it has been criticised for being too expensive (£200), ugly and charging people subscriptions to online Web sites that are usually free.
Let’s put it this way, there are 593 reviews on Amazon right now from customers that bought the Kindle and the average rating is just 2.5 out of 5.-Martin Lynch
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Comments
I'm glad it's selling; the more poeple that read books the better.
But, DAMN! That's one ugly piece of kit.