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Language Lover
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Device: Current: PRS-350, Kindle PW // Previous: PRS-505, Kindle 1, Kindle 2
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After much internal debate, I finally decided to return my K2. I was an early K1 owner, and had been perfectly happy with Amazon, the Kindle (both 1 and 2) and the Kindle store. But the compilation of recent issues - the takedown, forced and undocumented software updates, the crippling of TTS - put too many cracks in the trust I had previously placed in Amazon. They're at the top of a slippery slope, and their actions make me think they could do anything next, i.e., issuing a software patch that disallows kindlefix'd books, etc.
I know Sony has had its own trust issues, so I'm not saying they're perfect. But from my perspective, I was just more comfortable with a 505 than a Kindle that - as it turns out - would continue to be controlled by Amazon, even though I had paid for it. I'm in Seattle, and I have several friends who work at Amazon. I like supporting the local economy. Amazon had to work damn hard to lose my business, but they proved they were up to the task. I didn't have any faith that complaining to Amazon would bring about a change in their behavior, so I decided to express my displeasure with my wallet rather than my words. But I understand those folks that are holding on to their K2s. I loved mine, and will miss it. Fortunately, the 505 is also a sexy little beast. ![]() Last edited by snape; 03-22-2009 at 05:04 PM. Reason: Fat fingers |
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts
Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3
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Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts
Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: West Texas
Device: Kindle 2
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There's simply no way I'd return my Kindle over this issue. Do I think Amazon is losing legit customers with their actions? Yes. Will I be one of them? No.
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Device: none
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I have no control over it. If my gf had to make a choice between her new kindle and me, I would be in big trouble.
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