tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post450426171007849409..comments2023-11-18T03:15:19.102-06:00Comments on Straight From Hel: Handcuffed by the iPad?Helen Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-48713815355103780192010-04-20T23:23:37.921-05:002010-04-20T23:23:37.921-05:00Seems like they can settle on DVD formats; they ou...Seems like they can settle on DVD formats; they ought to settle for books too.Sheila Deethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465615546936319164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-11256831883371237432010-04-20T18:09:48.433-05:002010-04-20T18:09:48.433-05:00Has it ever been otherwise, Maryann? I don't t...Has it ever been otherwise, Maryann? I don't think it will happen soon either.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-41556862366395343782010-04-20T17:35:30.610-05:002010-04-20T17:35:30.610-05:00Helen, I almost laughed at the end of this post. I...Helen, I almost laughed at the end of this post. I wondered if I had traveled back in time. I know several of us have been advocating for one format for some time now. But since the industry cares less about pleasing customers than making money, that won't happen anytime soon.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-60451583914521418822010-04-20T15:40:03.663-05:002010-04-20T15:40:03.663-05:00On the one hand I can see wanting to protect the p...On the one hand I can see wanting to protect the product "brand" as it were - buy Apple and then buy Apple Stuff. Hoever, being able to choose is not something I take lightly, just like many consumers. I think eventually something will give, at least as far as the non-Apple readers are concerned.Lauritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688820247531607677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-85042310204399845142010-04-20T15:37:13.743-05:002010-04-20T15:37:13.743-05:00But, if I could get cable, which I can't, I co...But, if I could get cable, which I can't, I could still watch it on my TV, just like I do the local channels. And I could have any brand of TV.<br /><br />I'd be happy to buy books at B&N, Amazon, and other stores, if I could do it all on one eReader.<br /><br />That would be my preference, but it may not be realistic.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-44481195511051887132010-04-20T13:22:42.107-05:002010-04-20T13:22:42.107-05:00The content versus media issue will never go away....The content versus media issue will never go away. We all want access to all content in any way we want it, but it won't happen. <br /><br />How is this different from the issue of broadcast TV versus basic cable versus premium versus satellite? Your choice of media determines, in part, what content you can enjoy. I wish The Wire had been available on basic cable, which is what I have. Because it was available only on HBO, I missed that content.<br /><br />I don't have a problem switching from the iBook on my iPad to the Kindle on my iPad. The iBook has features I like, which are not available in Kindle. If the book I want is available in both stores, I'll probably buy the iBook version, but if it's only available in Kindle, I'll buy the Kindle version.<br /><br /> Two of my first ebook purchases were titles that I couldn't find in any local bookstores--one was a Kindle version and one an iBook version. Just this morning I bought a book in (gasp) hardcover because I couldn't find it in any of the ebook stores or in paperback. <br /><br />I think the iPad opens up choices for reading, rather than restricts them, but, no choices are free.Mark Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10746027017657987261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-79265452747537208312010-04-20T11:04:57.552-05:002010-04-20T11:04:57.552-05:00I need to go see the iPad. I want to see how big i...I need to go see the iPad. I want to see how big it is and how user friendly it is.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-29109351449669766472010-04-20T10:07:45.396-05:002010-04-20T10:07:45.396-05:00I agree. One size should fit all. I'm still wa...I agree. One size should fit all. I'm still waiting for the perfect ereader for me. The iPad is close, but not quite it yet.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-45330124061036117752010-04-20T10:05:04.905-05:002010-04-20T10:05:04.905-05:00Reminds me of the railroads in the 1800s. Every co...Reminds me of the railroads in the 1800s. Every company wanted to use their owm tracks which may not have been compatiable with other companies. Eventually, there was one standard. Hope to see one format soon with e-readers too.<br /><br />Stephen TrempAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-7519466741857529682010-04-20T09:35:33.142-05:002010-04-20T09:35:33.142-05:00I agree with you, Helen. It seems like the compani...I agree with you, Helen. It seems like the companies do everything they can to complicate the simplest things.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-9514300730035253222010-04-20T08:28:48.460-05:002010-04-20T08:28:48.460-05:00One eBook format is a different thing to one eBook...One eBook format is a different thing to one eBook application - and it's applications that Cory is talking about. To demand a single eBook app would, essentially, be to demand that people stop developing and improving such applications and that's not to our benefit. This is the way Apple has always worked and it's a case in point - you can see the lack of competition in the low standard of Apple hardware, and the software available for it, this is why they must (and do, very successfully) market Apple products as lifestyle products rather than quality tech - unfortunately when this works, such as with the iPod, it means the really high class tech either goes out of business or becomes hugely expensive. <br />Personally, I'd like to have a wide choice of quality eBook applications working to get my business based on excellent functionality - it's why I don't buy Apple products.Danisidhehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915731593019284376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-15621247711145344062010-04-20T08:07:19.131-05:002010-04-20T08:07:19.131-05:00It appears the iPad is allowing software that lets...It appears the iPad is allowing software that lets you download from B&N and Amazon. I still hope for the day when you only need one piece of software taking up space on your eReader. I haven't been an Apple user since the days of the Apple IIGS, but it does seem like Apple is more apt to reach across the platforms.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-91141664802021903992010-04-20T07:56:43.834-05:002010-04-20T07:56:43.834-05:00I don't own an e-reader, but I do have a progr...I don't own an e-reader, but I do have a program on my PC that works with the Nook form B&N. Now Kindle has a program for PC. You would think that one program on a PC would work with all of them, but not.<br /><br />Mason<br /><a href="http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Thoughts in Progress</a>Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-48749910803103675552010-04-20T07:50:06.340-05:002010-04-20T07:50:06.340-05:00The nice thing about the iPad is there are apps av...The nice thing about the iPad is there are apps available for the Nook and Kindle, so it's about as universal as one can get.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-41156204919241545662010-04-20T07:24:25.205-05:002010-04-20T07:24:25.205-05:00I'm wondering how Smashwords is working with A...I'm wondering how Smashwords is working with Apple. Smashwords is DRM-free and yet they now have a distribution contract with Apple.Laura Enohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982794146667832204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-21341195794181905582010-04-20T07:17:41.751-05:002010-04-20T07:17:41.751-05:00I think if a person has purchased the content, the...I think if a person has purchased the content, they should be able to access that content in a variety of different ways. This goes for music, too!<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-42868543008641922832010-04-20T06:46:15.771-05:002010-04-20T06:46:15.771-05:00Yeah, Maribeth, you're right. Everyone wants t...Yeah, Maribeth, you're right. Everyone wants to protect their property. It's hard to blame them. I would want to protect what I've created. Each is hoping they'll rise as the winner. While they duke it out, the consumer gets knocked around.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-32119444562849864852010-04-20T06:42:05.568-05:002010-04-20T06:42:05.568-05:00You...me...we have the beginnings of a movement, J...You...me...we have the beginnings of a movement, Jemi.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-8740090204694936902010-04-20T06:41:24.415-05:002010-04-20T06:41:24.415-05:00One format is the sensible way and it would seem t...One format is the sensible way and it would seem the most economical way to publish. So, do you really think anyone will willingly work toward that end? Look at Microsoft.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://gigglesandguns.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Giggles and Guns</a>Mary@GigglesandGunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350818228268801008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-88461641119492423562010-04-20T06:18:05.314-05:002010-04-20T06:18:05.314-05:00I totally agree - I think getting one format would...I totally agree - I think getting one format would make a lot of sense!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.com