But why go for a lock in that only applies to books? Amazon will also sell you movies that will only play on the fire, and your entire cloud drive full of music.
I highly doubt this. Sale of books to libraries probably comprises a signification portion of their sales. Additionally, free samples give their product that much more exposure. Why would publishers want to do away with this?
Showing signs of extreme withdrawal aren't necessary for something to be addictive, nor does it alone make something addictive. Alcohol and benzos can have much more severe withdrawals then many illegal drugs. However, the fact that most animals won't self-administer pot means that it isn't addictive. Certainly not as addictive as other substances, nor causing as much harm to the addicted individual.
4) Stop trying to imitate Chrome. If we wanted to use a browser like Chrome, we'd fucking use Chrome! If we aren't using Chrome, it's probably because we want something different.
Hey, Konqueror had integrated kpdf into the browser way before Chrome existed.
Like any of this talk about megatons means much of anything. After a certain point, the extra energy just goes up into the sky. Tis the reason why missiles contain multiple warheads instead of a single large one.
For works that are still covered by copyright, the library has a much larger collection. True, I have access to a library in a major city, but there are a lot of titles that aren't available in ebook format. I'm not sure what is taking so long.
It's an open android tablet. Install the FBReader app and you can download and read free ebooks to your hearts content. (No need to get out the USB cable like I have to with my Nook.) You can also install the Amazon MP3, Kindle, or Nook App, so you can purchase stuff from whomever. This announcement has certainly piqued my interest.
That would be the timid carpenter who is afraid of power tools. I don't picture a carpenter using a hammer very much.
Anyways, I see nothing wrong with blaming your tools. If it's the best you can afford, and it isn't good enough, then go ahead and blame it. If your gun jams in the middle of a gunfight, then you died because your gun jammed.
I was thinking that maybe an eink screen could be used for proofing graphics and photos before printing. I'm guessing the reflective screen would look closer to what it would on paper than what it would look on an LCD screen.
I agree with you. I wouldn't want to carry around these larger phones. That's why it's a good thing Android gives you choice. Apple has fewer options and forces you to choose between a 3.5" screen or a 10" with nothing in between.
I don't think it's an even slightly different audience. I think ebook readers target people like me who carry around a few gadgets already but don't like reading things on an LCD screen. To us the fire is a crappy ebook reader that duplicates the functions of existing gadgets. I think tablets are mainly being bought up people without many gadgets, and who need something that can work with a variety of formats. Half these people might just buy it so they can respond to e-mails while waiting for their coffee in the morning.
Except, that it hasn't always worked out in the video game industry. After spending a significant amount of money on hardware, people aren't exactly enthusiastic about spending a lot more on content. With a lot of free content from places like youtube, project guttenberg, and even amazon itself, they are taking a huge gamble with this tablet.
I've been using the nook simple touch for about a month now. How often are you typing stuff on an e-book reader? I'm also a stickler for a real keyboard, which is why I carry around a netbook, which I'll frequently turn on for typing e-mails even though I have a smart phone in my pocket that is already on. The touch screen on the other hand is very handy if you want to look up a word or highlight a section.
Only makes sense. The DEA maintains lists of chemicals used in the manufacture of controlled substances. The list of chemicals that could potentially used to manufacturer drugs is pretty large. Why not completely ban everything by also banning anything that could potentially be used for warfare?
I'm not a doctor, but I've heard that some of the compounds other than THC may have medicinal value. But such research would be hard to carry out because of it's legal status. The DEA claims that marijuana is on CI because it has no medical value, which is false.
Also, cancer is such a scary word. I mean you also get cancer from a CT scan. But I could go through some of the other scary drugs that the FDA allows. Like anti-psychotics that cause people to balloon and develop diabetes. Or pain releavers that are available over the counter that can cause you to bleed to death from your stomach.
The point is that cocaine is a highly addictive drug with limited medical usage that has for the most part been superseded by synthetic alternatives. But it's classified as CII. Cannabis is a drug with a fraction of the addiction potential and widespread use as an anti-emetic and analgesic. But it's stuck as CI.
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But why go for a lock in that only applies to books? Amazon will also sell you movies that will only play on the fire, and your entire cloud drive full of music.
Even more puzzling is that B&N tries to charge $1 for books in the public domain. There is no content to pay for, the author has been long dead.
I highly doubt this. Sale of books to libraries probably comprises a signification portion of their sales. Additionally, free samples give their product that much more exposure. Why would publishers want to do away with this?
Showing signs of extreme withdrawal aren't necessary for something to be addictive, nor does it alone make something addictive. Alcohol and benzos can have much more severe withdrawals then many illegal drugs. However, the fact that most animals won't self-administer pot means that it isn't addictive. Certainly not as addictive as other substances, nor causing as much harm to the addicted individual.
4) Stop trying to imitate Chrome. If we wanted to use a browser like Chrome, we'd fucking use Chrome! If we aren't using Chrome, it's probably because we want something different.
Hey, Konqueror had integrated kpdf into the browser way before Chrome existed.
Like any of this talk about megatons means much of anything. After a certain point, the extra energy just goes up into the sky. Tis the reason why missiles contain multiple warheads instead of a single large one.
For works that are still covered by copyright, the library has a much larger collection. True, I have access to a library in a major city, but there are a lot of titles that aren't available in ebook format. I'm not sure what is taking so long.
It's an open android tablet. Install the FBReader app and you can download and read free ebooks to your hearts content. (No need to get out the USB cable like I have to with my Nook.) You can also install the Amazon MP3, Kindle, or Nook App, so you can purchase stuff from whomever. This announcement has certainly piqued my interest.
That would be the timid carpenter who is afraid of power tools. I don't picture a carpenter using a hammer very much.
Anyways, I see nothing wrong with blaming your tools. If it's the best you can afford, and it isn't good enough, then go ahead and blame it. If your gun jams in the middle of a gunfight, then you died because your gun jammed.
I agree. They look so generic. No distinguishing marks on them. If a consumer can tell which box is which on the shelf, then who cares.
I was thinking that maybe an eink screen could be used for proofing graphics and photos before printing. I'm guessing the reflective screen would look closer to what it would on paper than what it would look on an LCD screen.
I agree with you. I wouldn't want to carry around these larger phones. That's why it's a good thing Android gives you choice. Apple has fewer options and forces you to choose between a 3.5" screen or a 10" with nothing in between.
Except most of would call that $200. Just like most of us refer to something costing 99c as a dollar.
Anyways, my best guess is that they will make up the $10 when someone buys a $30 case with the kindle.
I don't think it's an even slightly different audience. I think ebook readers target people like me who carry around a few gadgets already but don't like reading things on an LCD screen. To us the fire is a crappy ebook reader that duplicates the functions of existing gadgets. I think tablets are mainly being bought up people without many gadgets, and who need something that can work with a variety of formats. Half these people might just buy it so they can respond to e-mails while waiting for their coffee in the morning.
Except, that it hasn't always worked out in the video game industry. After spending a significant amount of money on hardware, people aren't exactly enthusiastic about spending a lot more on content. With a lot of free content from places like youtube, project guttenberg, and even amazon itself, they are taking a huge gamble with this tablet.
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Yeah, I think this a direct attack on the Nook Color. Considering that amazon has access to way more media, I'm not sure what chance the Nook has.
I've been using the nook simple touch for about a month now. How often are you typing stuff on an e-book reader? I'm also a stickler for a real keyboard, which is why I carry around a netbook, which I'll frequently turn on for typing e-mails even though I have a smart phone in my pocket that is already on. The touch screen on the other hand is very handy if you want to look up a word or highlight a section.
Only makes sense. The DEA maintains lists of chemicals used in the manufacture of controlled substances. The list of chemicals that could potentially used to manufacturer drugs is pretty large. Why not completely ban everything by also banning anything that could potentially be used for warfare?
With the amount wireless caries are charging for bandwidth, whatever you do when bored with a phone is going to cost $2.
Well if you register a domain like hotmsil.com, most people would assume that mail being sent there was intended for addresses ending in hotmail.com.
Really, store e-mails in an address book. It should also be obvious that any e-mail addresses communicated verbally are prone to typos.
I guess the other question is why such sensitive stuff is being sent in an e-mail in clear text.
The fact is that with modern storm prediction techniques flooding is the primary cause of damage.
Exactly. Rainfall from a tropical storm can kill thousands.
I'm not a doctor, but I've heard that some of the compounds other than THC may have medicinal value. But such research would be hard to carry out because of it's legal status. The DEA claims that marijuana is on CI because it has no medical value, which is false.
Also, cancer is such a scary word. I mean you also get cancer from a CT scan. But I could go through some of the other scary drugs that the FDA allows. Like anti-psychotics that cause people to balloon and develop diabetes. Or pain releavers that are available over the counter that can cause you to bleed to death from your stomach.
The point is that cocaine is a highly addictive drug with limited medical usage that has for the most part been superseded by synthetic alternatives. But it's classified as CII. Cannabis is a drug with a fraction of the addiction potential and widespread use as an anti-emetic and analgesic. But it's stuck as CI.