Comments on: Amazon May Sell $750 Million In Kindles by 2010 (That’s A Lot Of Kindles) http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/ Startup and Technology News Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:31:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: We Know How Many Kindles Amazon Has Sold: 240,000 · ordaso.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2428476 We Know How Many Kindles Amazon Has Sold: 240,000 · ordaso.com Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:50:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2428476 [...] Back in May, Citi analyst Mark Mahaney was estimating that total sales of Kindle’s this year would only reach 189,000. That number may have already been surpassed (depending on how many of the 240,000 units Amazon sold before January). His estimate called for 467,000 units to be shipped next year, and 2.2 million in 2010, resulting in total revenues going from $60 million in 2008 to $741 million in 2010. It might be time for him to revise those numbers upward. (Below is his model from May): [...] [...] Back in May, Citi analyst Mark Mahaney was estimating that total sales of Kindle’s this year would only reach 189,000. That number may have already been surpassed (depending on how many of the 240,000 units Amazon sold before January). His estimate called for 467,000 units to be shipped next year, and 2.2 million in 2010, resulting in total revenues going from $60 million in 2008 to $741 million in 2010. It might be time for him to revise those numbers upward. (Below is his model from May): [...]

]]> By: We Know How Many Kindles Amazon Has Sold: 240,000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2426875 We Know How Many Kindles Amazon Has Sold: 240,000 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:51:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2426875 [...] Back in May, Citi analyst Mark Mahaney was estimating that total sales of Kindle’s this year would only reach 189,000. That number may have already been surpassed (depending on how many of the 240,000 units Amazon sold before January). His estimate called for 467,000 units to be shipped next year, and 2.2 million in 2010, resulting in total revenues going from $60 million in 2008 to $741 million in 2010. It might be time for him to revise those numbers upward. (Below is his model from May): [...] [...] Back in May, Citi analyst Mark Mahaney was estimating that total sales of Kindle’s this year would only reach 189,000. That number may have already been surpassed (depending on how many of the 240,000 units Amazon sold before January). His estimate called for 467,000 units to be shipped next year, and 2.2 million in 2010, resulting in total revenues going from $60 million in 2008 to $741 million in 2010. It might be time for him to revise those numbers upward. (Below is his model from May): [...]

]]> By: We Know How Many Kindles Amazon Has Shipped: 240,000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2426502 We Know How Many Kindles Amazon Has Shipped: 240,000 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:17:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2426502 [...] Back in May, Citi analyst Mark Mahaney was estimating that total sales of Kindle’s this year would only reach 189,000. That number may have already been surpassed (depending on how many of the 240,000 units Amazon sold before January). His estimate called for 467,000 units to be shipped next year, and 2.2 million in 2010, resulting in total revenues going from $60 million in 2008 to $741 million in 2010. It might be time for him to revise those numbers upward. (Below is his model from May): [...] [...] Back in May, Citi analyst Mark Mahaney was estimating that total sales of Kindle’s this year would only reach 189,000. That number may have already been surpassed (depending on how many of the 240,000 units Amazon sold before January). His estimate called for 467,000 units to be shipped next year, and 2.2 million in 2010, resulting in total revenues going from $60 million in 2008 to $741 million in 2010. It might be time for him to revise those numbers upward. (Below is his model from May): [...]

]]> By: עריקים של נייר» ליבריסטאן http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2411251 עריקים של נייר» ליבריסטאן Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:21:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2411251 [...] של אפל, וכאן לא נגמר הדמיון ביניהם. האתר מזכיר את תחזיתו מחודש מאי של מארק מהאני, אנליסט בסיטי-גרופ, שלפיה [...] [...] של אפל, וכאן לא נגמר הדמיון ביניהם. האתר מזכיר את תחזיתו מחודש מאי של מארק מהאני, אנליסט בסיטי-גרופ, שלפיה [...]

]]> By: OnTheOtherHand http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2361078 OnTheOtherHand Sun, 08 Jun 2008 13:18:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2361078 There's been some recent studies done in which 82% of readers still prefer printed books over new technologies. While that may not surprise many people, the reasons why are very interesting. Take a look... http://www.zogby.com/news/ReadNews.dbm?ID=1513 There’s been some recent studies done in which 82% of readers still prefer printed books over new technologies. While that may not surprise many people, the reasons why are very interesting. Take a look…

http://www.zogby.com/news/ReadNews.dbm?ID=1513

]]> By: Jennifer Aniston Geeks Out, Let’s Revise Those Kindle Estimates Upward - biginfo.org http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2306756 Jennifer Aniston Geeks Out, Let’s Revise Those Kindle Estimates Upward - biginfo.org Sun, 18 May 2008 17:35:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2306756 [...] thing Citi analyst Kevin Mahaney didn’t know about earlier this week in his very optimistic sales estimates for the Kindle: Jennifer Aniston is apparently a fan. At least, that’s what it looks like in [...] [...] thing Citi analyst Kevin Mahaney didn’t know about earlier this week in his very optimistic sales estimates for the Kindle: Jennifer Aniston is apparently a fan. At least, that’s what it looks like in [...]

]]> By: Kindle Sales | 30,000 Kindles Sold | $400MM Revenue « Book http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2304152 Kindle Sales | 30,000 Kindles Sold | $400MM Revenue « Book Sat, 17 May 2008 18:07:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2304152 [...] Sales | 30,000 Kindles Sold | $400MM Revenue Citigroup Analyst Mark Mahaney predicts that Amazon will generate between $400 million and $750 million in Kindle revenue by 2010 based on a to-date Kindle sales estimate of between 10,000 and 30,000. TechCrunch’s [...] [...] Sales | 30,000 Kindles Sold | $400MM Revenue Citigroup Analyst Mark Mahaney predicts that Amazon will generate between $400 million and $750 million in Kindle revenue by 2010 based on a to-date Kindle sales estimate of between 10,000 and 30,000. TechCrunch’s [...]

]]> By: Macht Amazon bis 2010 750 Millionen $ Umsatz mit dem Kindle? http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2302871 Macht Amazon bis 2010 750 Millionen $ Umsatz mit dem Kindle? Sat, 17 May 2008 07:03:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2302871 [...] Mahaney von Citigroup schreibt in einem Artikel auf Tech [...] [...] Mahaney von Citigroup schreibt in einem Artikel auf Tech [...]

]]> By: Early Adopters Are Useless http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2301239 Early Adopters Are Useless Fri, 16 May 2008 16:22:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2301239 [...] Kindle. And the numbers bear that out, if we’re to believe TechCrunch’s statement that by 2010, Amazon will have sold $750M in Kindles or 1-3% of the company’s total [...] [...] Kindle. And the numbers bear that out, if we’re to believe TechCrunch’s statement that by 2010, Amazon will have sold $750M in Kindles or 1-3% of the company’s total [...]

]]> By: Amazon: Von 0 auf 2,2 Mio Kindles in 3 Jahren? « Lesen, schreiben, rechnen. http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2300840 Amazon: Von 0 auf 2,2 Mio Kindles in 3 Jahren? « Lesen, schreiben, rechnen. Fri, 16 May 2008 11:59:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2300840 [...] Lesen, schreiben, rechnen. Medien. Internet. Business. Ich. « Hello world! Amazon: Von 0 auf 2,2 Mio Kindles in 3 Jahren? 16. Mai, 2008 Quelle: Silicon Alley Insider via Techcrunch [...] [...] Lesen, schreiben, rechnen. Medien. Internet. Business. Ich. « Hello world! Amazon: Von 0 auf 2,2 Mio Kindles in 3 Jahren? 16. Mai, 2008 Quelle: Silicon Alley Insider via Techcrunch [...]

]]> By: Justin Long http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2300525 Justin Long Fri, 16 May 2008 08:43:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2300525 I have a Kindle and love it too. I particularly like the ability to sample a book before I buy it. I have easily spent as much money on books as was spent on the Kindle originally (it was a Christmas present), and doubt I will slow down. I think most of the negative comments are from people who simply aren't that big into reading books. But I would far rather read an in-depth book on a subject than a short Internet article. When I'm done with the book, I know the subject far more completely. Anyway, the Kindle is the best electronic tool I've ever had. And while I love books (and still buy paper versions), the ability to carry around thousands of books and search them all is priceless. I have a Kindle and love it too. I particularly like the ability to sample a book before I buy it. I have easily spent as much money on books as was spent on the Kindle originally (it was a Christmas present), and doubt I will slow down. I think most of the negative comments are from people who simply aren’t that big into reading books. But I would far rather read an in-depth book on a subject than a short Internet article. When I’m done with the book, I know the subject far more completely. Anyway, the Kindle is the best electronic tool I’ve ever had. And while I love books (and still buy paper versions), the ability to carry around thousands of books and search them all is priceless.

]]> By: Steven Hatch’s Blog » Blog Archive » links for 2008-05-16 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2300249 Steven Hatch’s Blog » Blog Archive » links for 2008-05-16 Fri, 16 May 2008 05:39:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2300249 [...] Amazon May Sell $750 Million In Kindles by 2010 (That’s A Lot Of Kindles) Citi expects Amazon to generate between $400 million and $750 million in revenue from the Kindle by 2010, or 1% - 3% of Amazon’s total revenue. (tags: amazon work ebooks kindle books hardware technology analysis) [...] [...] Amazon May Sell $750 Million In Kindles by 2010 (That’s A Lot Of Kindles) Citi expects Amazon to generate between $400 million and $750 million in revenue from the Kindle by 2010, or 1% - 3% of Amazon’s total revenue. (tags: amazon work ebooks kindle books hardware technology analysis) [...]

]]> By: Maybe the Kindle *is* on fire… « The Book is Dead http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2300137 Maybe the Kindle *is* on fire… « The Book is Dead Fri, 16 May 2008 03:46:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2300137 [...] the Kindle *is* on fire… Posted May 16, 2008 A Techcrunch post links to some Citigroup analysis which suggests that kindle is actually doing really well (edited [...] [...] the Kindle *is* on fire… Posted May 16, 2008 A Techcrunch post links to some Citigroup analysis which suggests that kindle is actually doing really well (edited [...]

]]> By: JerkCrunch http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2300097 JerkCrunch Fri, 16 May 2008 03:18:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2300097 I surf the web 10 hours a day from pcs laptops and ipods even in bed. No need for a kindle. You say you have 100k books to choose from? I have the whole internet to surf, which in my opinion is way more interesting. Can't beat that. One last thing, when Apple comes with a 9" MacNano or iTablet, where you gonna put that kindle? I surf the web 10 hours a day from pcs laptops and ipods even in bed. No need for a kindle.

You say you have 100k books to choose from?

I have the whole internet to surf, which in my opinion is way more interesting.

Can’t beat that.

One last thing, when Apple comes with a 9″ MacNano or iTablet, where you gonna put that kindle?

]]> By: Why the Kindle will fail | Stephen Bolen http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2300085 Why the Kindle will fail | Stephen Bolen Fri, 16 May 2008 03:09:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2300085 [...] You can imagine my surprise when I saw a Michael Arrington post on TechCruch, where Citigroup Analyst Mark Mahaney forecasted that Amazon could generate $400M to $750M in revenue from the Kindle by 2010. [...] [...] You can imagine my surprise when I saw a Michael Arrington post on TechCruch, where Citigroup Analyst Mark Mahaney forecasted that Amazon could generate $400M to $750M in revenue from the Kindle by 2010. [...]

]]> By: Jennifer Aniston Geeks Out, Let’s Revise Those Kindle Estimates Upward http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2300034 Jennifer Aniston Geeks Out, Let’s Revise Those Kindle Estimates Upward Fri, 16 May 2008 02:34:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2300034 [...] thing Citi analyst Kevin Mahaney didn’t know about earlier this week in his very optimistic sales estimates for the Kindle: Jenifer Aniston is apparently a fan. At least, that’s what it looks like in [...] [...] thing Citi analyst Kevin Mahaney didn’t know about earlier this week in his very optimistic sales estimates for the Kindle: Jenifer Aniston is apparently a fan. At least, that’s what it looks like in [...]

]]> By: Jennifer Aniston Geeks Out, Let’s Revise Those Kindle Estimates Upward http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2300033 Jennifer Aniston Geeks Out, Let’s Revise Those Kindle Estimates Upward Fri, 16 May 2008 02:34:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2300033 [...] thing Citi analyst Kevin Mahaney didn’t know about earlier this week in his very optimistic sales estimates for the Kindle: Jenifer Aniston is apparently a fan. At least, that’s what it looks like in [...] [...] thing Citi analyst Kevin Mahaney didn’t know about earlier this week in his very optimistic sales estimates for the Kindle: Jenifer Aniston is apparently a fan. At least, that’s what it looks like in [...]

]]> By: CrunchGear » Archive » Jennifer Aniston brandishes a Kindle in US Weekly http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2300019 CrunchGear » Archive » Jennifer Aniston brandishes a Kindle in US Weekly Fri, 16 May 2008 02:22:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2300019 [...] may have read that the Kindle is expected to generate more than half a billion in revenue for Amazon by 2010. They may want to revise those numbers now that supermarket loiterers everywhere [...] [...] may have read that the Kindle is expected to generate more than half a billion in revenue for Amazon by 2010. They may want to revise those numbers now that supermarket loiterers everywhere [...]

]]> By: pardityme http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2299823 pardityme Thu, 15 May 2008 23:58:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2299823 I love all the comments by from people that have never even used, or seen, the device. I actually own a Kindle and love it. My wife and I have to "negotiate" over who gets it for the day. It's looking like I'll need to buy another one. :-) I've tried reading ebooks on my laptop, tablet PC, and PDA, but never liked the experience on any of them. The Kindle is the first electronic reading device that can actually replace paper for me. Reading on it is a pleasure, and I have yet to have a problem with accidental page flips (I just hold it on the keyboard area which is disabled in when reading a book). The wireless integration is great, but what I really like is just the simple convenience of being able to take all my reading with me on one device. And since I usually listen to audio books on my long commute, I can put those on the Kindle as well. I think the Kindle is a game changer for readers, and from that POV the comparison with the iPod is certainly appropriate. I love all the comments by from people that have never even used, or seen, the device. I actually own a Kindle and love it. My wife and I have to “negotiate” over who gets it for the day. It’s looking like I’ll need to buy another one. :-)

I’ve tried reading ebooks on my laptop, tablet PC, and PDA, but never liked the experience on any of them. The Kindle is the first electronic reading device that can actually replace paper for me. Reading on it is a pleasure, and I have yet to have a problem with accidental page flips (I just hold it on the keyboard area which is disabled in when reading a book). The wireless integration is great, but what I really like is just the simple convenience of being able to take all my reading with me on one device. And since I usually listen to audio books on my long commute, I can put those on the Kindle as well. I think the Kindle is a game changer for readers, and from that POV the comparison with the iPod is certainly appropriate.

]]> By: bjupton http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2299698 bjupton Thu, 15 May 2008 22:33:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2299698 Jeez, you aren't that smart, are you Arrington? Jeez, you aren’t that smart, are you Arrington?

]]> By: Daniel http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2299576 Daniel Thu, 15 May 2008 21:07:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2299576 Ok, really? What kind of stock do you think they have for a product like the Kindle? 25k are you kidding? I would say that it is a disaster if they are too far from the 100k mark by now! Ok, really? What kind of stock do you think they have for a product like the Kindle?

25k are you kidding?

I would say that it is a disaster if they are too far from the 100k mark by now!

]]> By: nemrut http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2299418 nemrut Thu, 15 May 2008 19:33:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2299418 Despite it's appearance and design, or lack there of, the kindle brought back fond memories of the 70swhen i first saw it (pong, battlestar galactica, micronauts) . It has that 70s inspired space-age look to it, though it does feel cheap and the leather cover that was included looks like a jr high home-ec project. That aside, this is a very useful device. You essentially have the world's library at your fingertips in a form factor--comparable to a book, that's pleasant to read from vs squinting at a tiny screen on other mobile devices. The kindle may never get the market penetration of the ipod as many in the US prefer music to cracking open a book but the hype is real. I waited almost 3mos to get mine along with thousands of other customers because Amazon couldnt keep up with demad. Making customers wait that long would be stupid marketing ploy by anyone in business... Despite it’s appearance and design, or lack there of, the kindle brought back fond memories of the 70swhen i first saw it (pong, battlestar galactica, micronauts) . It has that 70s inspired space-age look to it, though it does feel cheap and the leather cover that was included looks like a jr high home-ec project.

That aside, this is a very useful device. You essentially have the world’s library at your fingertips in a form factor–comparable to a book, that’s pleasant to read from vs squinting at a tiny screen on other mobile devices.

The kindle may never get the market penetration of the ipod as many in the US prefer music to cracking open a book but the hype is real. I waited almost 3mos to get mine along with thousands of other customers because Amazon couldnt keep up with demad. Making customers wait that long would be stupid marketing ploy by anyone in business…

]]> By: AJ Kohn http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2299258 AJ Kohn Thu, 15 May 2008 18:11:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2299258 (ah, does TC not like my link within the post, I thought that was OK) <a href="http://usedbooksblog.com/blog/kindle-sales-30000-kindles-sold-400mm-revenue/" rel="nofollow">The Kindle is no iPod</a> (ah, does TC not like my link within the post, I thought that was OK)

The Kindle is no iPod

]]> By: Jim http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2299253 Jim Thu, 15 May 2008 18:07:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2299253 If you are a reader, its hard not to like the kindle. The eBook concept is nice, but you can read on your laptop, iPod, cell phone, etc... although the UI while reading a book on the Kindle is nicer. The wireless aspect is what makes this a revolutionary device. I can be just about anywhere in the US and I have 120,000+ books, dozens of newspapers and magazines, and thousands of blogs available to me on a little 10 oz device. If you are a reader, its hard not to like the kindle. The eBook concept is nice, but you can read on your laptop, iPod, cell phone, etc… although the UI while reading a book on the Kindle is nicer. The wireless aspect is what makes this a revolutionary device. I can be just about anywhere in the US and I have 120,000+ books, dozens of newspapers and magazines, and thousands of blogs available to me on a little 10 oz device.

]]> By: AJ Kohn http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2299250 AJ Kohn Thu, 15 May 2008 18:07:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/14/amazon-may-sell-750-million-in-kindles-by-2010-thats-a-lot-of-kindles/#comment-2299250 (having issues submitting a comment today for some reason) I like Mahaney, think he's smart and usually spot on. However, I just don't see an iPod like adoption curve for the Kindle. Not even at 50% to 75% discount rates. (having issues submitting a comment today for some reason)

I like Mahaney, think he’s smart and usually spot on. However, I just don’t see an iPod like adoption curve for the Kindle. Not even at 50% to 75% discount rates.

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