Comments on: Amazon Confirms Student Version Of Kindle http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/ Startup and Technology News Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:32:32 -0800 hourly 1 By: Блог, посвященный е-книгам » Blog Archive » Еще раз про Kindle http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-2/#comment-2900143 Блог, посвященный е-книгам » Blog Archive » Еще раз про Kindle Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:12:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2900143 [...] мой взгляд весьма удачный) обзор трех источников  www.techcrunch.com, www.gadgetell.com, и www.engadget.com от the-ebook. Материал настолько [...] [...] мой взгляд весьма удачный) обзор трех источников  http://www.techcrunch.com, http://www.gadgetell.com, и http://www.engadget.com от the-ebook. Материал настолько [...]

]]> By: Kindle DX Are GO! « Never Later http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-2/#comment-2733842 Kindle DX Are GO! « Never Later Wed, 06 May 2009 16:40:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2733842 [...] UPDATE: Yup, the student plan is going ahead, too. (techcrunch.com) [...] [...] UPDATE: Yup, the student plan is going ahead, too. (techcrunch.com) [...]

]]> By: The Big Screen Kindle Hail Mary To Newspapers Will Fall Incomplete http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-2/#comment-2729629 The Big Screen Kindle Hail Mary To Newspapers Will Fall Incomplete Mon, 04 May 2009 12:46:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2729629 [...] as this week — a large screen version of Amazon’s Kindle, which we first reported on last year. This is setting up a lot like the newspaper industry’s Hail Mary. And it’s a pass they [...] [...] as this week — a large screen version of Amazon’s Kindle, which we first reported on last year. This is setting up a lot like the newspaper industry’s Hail Mary. And it’s a pass they [...]

]]> By: The Big Screen Kindle Hail Mary To Newspapers Will Fall Incomplete | The Good NET Guide http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-2/#comment-2729616 The Big Screen Kindle Hail Mary To Newspapers Will Fall Incomplete | The Good NET Guide Mon, 04 May 2009 12:25:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2729616 [...] as this week — a large screen version of Amazon’s Kindle, which we first reported on last year. This is setting up a lot like the newspaper industry’s Hail Mary. And it’s a pass they [...] [...] as this week — a large screen version of Amazon’s Kindle, which we first reported on last year. This is setting up a lot like the newspaper industry’s Hail Mary. And it’s a pass they [...]

]]> By: The Tech Town » The Big Screen Kindle Hail Mary To Newspapers Will Fall Incomplete http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-2/#comment-2729611 The Tech Town » The Big Screen Kindle Hail Mary To Newspapers Will Fall Incomplete Mon, 04 May 2009 12:18:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2729611 [...] as this week — a large screen version of Amazon’s Kindle, which we first reported on last year. This is setting up a lot like the newspaper industry’s Hail Mary. And it’s a pass they [...] [...] as this week — a large screen version of Amazon’s Kindle, which we first reported on last year. This is setting up a lot like the newspaper industry’s Hail Mary. And it’s a pass they [...]

]]> By: The Big Screen Kindle Hail Mary To Newspapers Will Fall Incomplete | GadgetGene http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-2/#comment-2729567 The Big Screen Kindle Hail Mary To Newspapers Will Fall Incomplete | GadgetGene Mon, 04 May 2009 11:30:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2729567 [...] reading newspaper content. The first such product may be unveiled as soon as this week — a large screen version of Amazon’s Kindle. This is setting up a lot like the newspaper industry’s Hail [...] [...] reading newspaper content. The first such product may be unveiled as soon as this week — a large screen version of Amazon’s Kindle. This is setting up a lot like the newspaper industry’s Hail [...]

]]> By: The Big Screen Kindle Hail Mary To Newspapers Will Fall Incomplete | Viningmedia Nieuws http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-2/#comment-2729503 The Big Screen Kindle Hail Mary To Newspapers Will Fall Incomplete | Viningmedia Nieuws Mon, 04 May 2009 10:20:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2729503 [...] reading newspaper content. The first such product may be unveiled as soon as this week — a large screen version of Amazon’s Kindle. This is setting up a lot like the newspaper industry’s Hail [...] [...] reading newspaper content. The first such product may be unveiled as soon as this week — a large screen version of Amazon’s Kindle. This is setting up a lot like the newspaper industry’s Hail [...]

]]> By: The Big Screen Kindle Hail Mary To Newspapers Will Fall Incomplete | UpOff.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-2/#comment-2729455 The Big Screen Kindle Hail Mary To Newspapers Will Fall Incomplete | UpOff.com Mon, 04 May 2009 09:48:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2729455 [...] reading newspaper content. The first such product may be unveiled as soon as this week — a large screen version of Amazon’s Kindle. This is setting up a lot like the newspaper industry’s Hail [...] [...] reading newspaper content. The first such product may be unveiled as soon as this week — a large screen version of Amazon’s Kindle. This is setting up a lot like the newspaper industry’s Hail [...]

]]> By: Trade Jim News » The Big Screen Kindle Hail Mary To Newspapers Will Fall Incomplete http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-2/#comment-2729443 Trade Jim News » The Big Screen Kindle Hail Mary To Newspapers Will Fall Incomplete Mon, 04 May 2009 09:38:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2729443 [...] reading newspaper content. The first such product may be unveiled as soon as this week — a large screen version of Amazon’s Kindle. This is setting up a lot like the newspaper industry’s Hail [...] [...] reading newspaper content. The first such product may be unveiled as soon as this week — a large screen version of Amazon’s Kindle. This is setting up a lot like the newspaper industry’s Hail [...]

]]> By: The Big Screen Kindle Hail Mary To Newspapers Will Fall Incomplete http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-2/#comment-2729421 The Big Screen Kindle Hail Mary To Newspapers Will Fall Incomplete Mon, 04 May 2009 09:15:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2729421 [...] reading newspaper content. The first such product may be unveiled as soon as this week — a large screen version of Amazon’s Kindle. This is setting up a lot like the newspaper industry’s Hail [...] [...] reading newspaper content. The first such product may be unveiled as soon as this week — a large screen version of Amazon’s Kindle. This is setting up a lot like the newspaper industry’s Hail [...]

]]> By: Cassandra http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-1/#comment-2690705 Cassandra Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:52:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2690705 You had to pay $200 for a new edition textbook that you'll use maybe 2 semesters. Selling it is a smart plan- make some money back, always a good thing. And college is expensive enough without the books. Enter Kindle. No manufacturing cost. No shipping cost. And if there's an new edition, you download an update instead of buy a new copy. I'm not saying text books will go for $9.99, but a 50% to 70% reduction in cost doesn't seem far out to me. When that book costs you $40 instead and you didnt' have to lug it around campus, reselling it doesn't seem like a huge deal. Add that to the back pain prevented and the trees you get to help save, not to mention the power saved and polution prevented from the manufacturing and shipping... sounds like a good deal to me. You had to pay $200 for a new edition textbook that you’ll use maybe 2 semesters. Selling it is a smart plan- make some money back, always a good thing. And college is expensive enough without the books.

Enter Kindle. No manufacturing cost. No shipping cost. And if there’s an new edition, you download an update instead of buy a new copy. I’m not saying text books will go for $9.99, but a 50% to 70% reduction in cost doesn’t seem far out to me. When that book costs you $40 instead and you didnt’ have to lug it around campus, reselling it doesn’t seem like a huge deal. Add that to the back pain prevented and the trees you get to help save, not to mention the power saved and polution prevented from the manufacturing and shipping… sounds like a good deal to me.

]]> By: Marco http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-1/#comment-2639420 Marco Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:07:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2639420 Advertising would easily cover the cost. Do you have any idea how many free samples and ads are sent to dorms at universities? Companies literally call university housing offices asking to give this stuff away, what do you think they'd pay for some sort of advertising space? Students are notorious for terrible spending habits and being easy to sway, a huge market that companies are always trying to get into. Advertising would easily cover the cost. Do you have any idea how many free samples and ads are sent to dorms at universities? Companies literally call university housing offices asking to give this stuff away, what do you think they’d pay for some sort of advertising space? Students are notorious for terrible spending habits and being easy to sway, a huge market that companies are always trying to get into.

]]> By: Marco http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-1/#comment-2639419 Marco Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:59:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2639419 You're assuming all teachers and professors will allow laptops in their classrooms, which I can tell you is not the case. Putting that aside a laptop involves carrying an AC adapter and worrying about battery life. Most ebook readers will easily last an entire day on, they're lighter, and most importantly, the screen is significantly easier on the eyes. As someone who works 7 to 9 hours a day on the computer, I can tell you it's much easier to read on my Kindle or Sony 505. You’re assuming all teachers and professors will allow laptops in their classrooms, which I can tell you is not the case. Putting that aside a laptop involves carrying an AC adapter and worrying about battery life. Most ebook readers will easily last an entire day on, they’re lighter, and most importantly, the screen is significantly easier on the eyes. As someone who works 7 to 9 hours a day on the computer, I can tell you it’s much easier to read on my Kindle or Sony 505.

]]> By: Amazon’s Kindle 2 Coming Monday - RobsAGeek http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-2/#comment-2618247 Amazon’s Kindle 2 Coming Monday - RobsAGeek Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:18:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2618247 [...] “A larger-screen student version is still scheduled for the first half of 2009.”  [via TechCrunch] [...] [...] “A larger-screen student version is still scheduled for the first half of 2009.”  [via TechCrunch] [...]

]]> By: Amazon Confirms Student Version Of Kindle | Educationload.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-2/#comment-2593055 Amazon Confirms Student Version Of Kindle | Educationload.com Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:35:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2593055 [...] TechCrunch has an interesting story about Amazon’s Kindle. According to Michael Arrington, Amazon confirmed the speculation that they are planning to target colleges and universities with a new version of the Kindle. [...] [...] TechCrunch has an interesting story about Amazon’s Kindle. According to Michael Arrington, Amazon confirmed the speculation that they are planning to target colleges and universities with a new version of the Kindle. [...]

]]> By: The Kindle Comes Around…Again | HarperStudio http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-2/#comment-2561406 The Kindle Comes Around…Again | HarperStudio Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:45:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2561406 [...] and Techcrunch is guesstimating that it will be released early 2009 or at the very least, the larger-screen student version will be released [...] [...] and Techcrunch is guesstimating that it will be released early 2009 or at the very least, the larger-screen student version will be released [...]

]]> By: Amazon Kindle 2 Slated For “Early Q1? | Simple Drops http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-2/#comment-2546667 Amazon Kindle 2 Slated For “Early Q1? | Simple Drops Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:01:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2546667 [...] Kindle, and fixes some of the button issues that plague users (like accidental page turns). A larger-screen student version is still scheduled for the first half of [...] [...] Kindle, and fixes some of the button issues that plague users (like accidental page turns). A larger-screen student version is still scheduled for the first half of [...]

]]> By: CrunchGear » Archive » New Kindle coming after the holiday http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-2/#comment-2546086 CrunchGear » Archive » New Kindle coming after the holiday Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:46:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2546086 [...] Kindle, and fixes some of the button issues that plague users (like accidental page turns). A larger-screen student version is still scheduled for the first half of [...] [...] Kindle, and fixes some of the button issues that plague users (like accidental page turns). A larger-screen student version is still scheduled for the first half of [...]

]]> By: Amazon Kindle 2 Slated For “Early Q1″ http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-2/#comment-2546053 Amazon Kindle 2 Slated For “Early Q1″ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:27:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2546053 [...] Kindle, and fixes some of the button issues that plague users (like accidental page turns). A larger-screen student version is still scheduled for the first half of [...] [...] Kindle, and fixes some of the button issues that plague users (like accidental page turns). A larger-screen student version is still scheduled for the first half of [...]

]]> By: » Kindle for academic environments GlobalFOCUS Blogs http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-2/#comment-2505212 » Kindle for academic environments GlobalFOCUS Blogs Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:11:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2505212 [...] new readers as the Kindle are breaking the e-reading curse. The last new I read in El Pais (via Tech Crunch) is that Amazon is planning an oversized version of their Kindle for textbooks. Schools and [...] [...] new readers as the Kindle are breaking the e-reading curse. The last new I read in El Pais (via Tech Crunch) is that Amazon is planning an oversized version of their Kindle for textbooks. Schools and [...]

]]> By: » Kindle for academic environments GlobalFOCUS Blogs http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-2/#comment-2505211 » Kindle for academic environments GlobalFOCUS Blogs Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:11:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2505211 [...] new readers as the Kindle are breaking the e-reading curse. The last new I read in El Pais (via Tech Crunch) is that Amazon is planning an oversized version of their Kindle for textbooks. Schools and [...] [...] new readers as the Kindle are breaking the e-reading curse. The last new I read in El Pais (via Tech Crunch) is that Amazon is planning an oversized version of their Kindle for textbooks. Schools and [...]

]]> By: Socrato http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-1/#comment-2457026 Socrato Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:38:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2457026 [...] on p2p networks in digital format. Amazon is also venturing into the e-textbook space via a student version of Kindle where custom books are becoming the [...] [...] on p2p networks in digital format. Amazon is also venturing into the e-textbook space via a student version of Kindle where custom books are becoming the [...]

]]> By: Kindle et focus group « Assessment Librarian http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-1/#comment-2452531 Kindle et focus group « Assessment Librarian Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:06:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2452531 [...] Petit rappel, le Kindle est la liseuse (ou livre électronique) du géant Amazon, sortie fin 2007. Une version spéciale Etudiant a été annoncée. [...] [...] Petit rappel, le Kindle est la liseuse (ou livre électronique) du géant Amazon, sortie fin 2007. Une version spéciale Etudiant a été annoncée. [...]

]]> By: links for 2008-08-29 | Ed Tech Hacks http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-1/#comment-2451206 links for 2008-08-29 | Ed Tech Hacks Sat, 30 Aug 2008 04:36:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2451206 [...] Amazon Confirms Student Version Of Kindle Amazon confirmed our speculation that they are planning to target colleges and universities with a new version of the Kindle… (tags: ebook textbooks academic studying education books publishing amazon kindle) [...] [...] Amazon Confirms Student Version Of Kindle Amazon confirmed our speculation that they are planning to target colleges and universities with a new version of the Kindle… (tags: ebook textbooks academic studying education books publishing amazon kindle) [...]

]]> By: It’s a green mobile world » Blog Archive » Kindle for academic environments http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/08/23/amazon-confirms-student-version-of-kindle/comment-page-1/#comment-2450630 It’s a green mobile world » Blog Archive » Kindle for academic environments Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:57:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21357#comment-2450630 [...] new readers as the Kindle are breaking the e-reading curse. The last new I read in El Pais (via Tech Crunch) is that Amazon is planning an oversized version of their Kindle for textbooks. Textbooks and the [...] [...] new readers as the Kindle are breaking the e-reading curse. The last new I read in El Pais (via Tech Crunch) is that Amazon is planning an oversized version of their Kindle for textbooks. Textbooks and the [...]

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