04-08-2010, 10:45 PM
I read an article comparing Apple to Amazon in regards to eBooks...
Amazon is happy to provide Kindle for nearly any platform- in addition to their own Kindle device.
Apple's content products are limited to Mac, PC, and Apple proprietary devices.
Point being... For myself personally, I'd probably buy my eBooks using Kindle and use via the Kindle App on my various hardware as to ensure I have the power of choice. Apple, historically, does much to control and limit as a strategy to increase their own ongoing sales.... And except where it's just too big (or FTC infringement risk) to ignore/restrict (like Kindle), if Apple's not making a their cut on the content purchase - they seem to restrict such apps that would allow content attainment where such content might involve sale.
Look at EVERYTHING Apple does.... it's a great model for as long as they can get away with it... internal 'factory serviceable only' batteries, limited expansion slots... you name it. Pro-Apple vs. Pro-Consumer. They charge $79 + shipping to replace an iPhone battery.... but after a year will likely attempt to instead entice you to purchase a new iPhone for $99... which really is a better deal by comparison. But back to other - the battery should be a $20 user replaceable in the first place!
It's stuff like that which gets me with Apple.
When you talk about user experience, etc.... alrighty.... that said - how come the user can't decide if the experience is acceptable? Aren't we able to decide that for ourselves?
Amazon is happy to provide Kindle for nearly any platform- in addition to their own Kindle device.
Apple's content products are limited to Mac, PC, and Apple proprietary devices.
Point being... For myself personally, I'd probably buy my eBooks using Kindle and use via the Kindle App on my various hardware as to ensure I have the power of choice. Apple, historically, does much to control and limit as a strategy to increase their own ongoing sales.... And except where it's just too big (or FTC infringement risk) to ignore/restrict (like Kindle), if Apple's not making a their cut on the content purchase - they seem to restrict such apps that would allow content attainment where such content might involve sale.
Look at EVERYTHING Apple does.... it's a great model for as long as they can get away with it... internal 'factory serviceable only' batteries, limited expansion slots... you name it. Pro-Apple vs. Pro-Consumer. They charge $79 + shipping to replace an iPhone battery.... but after a year will likely attempt to instead entice you to purchase a new iPhone for $99... which really is a better deal by comparison. But back to other - the battery should be a $20 user replaceable in the first place!
It's stuff like that which gets me with Apple.
When you talk about user experience, etc.... alrighty.... that said - how come the user can't decide if the experience is acceptable? Aren't we able to decide that for ourselves?