08-01-2012, 02:30 PM | #1 | |
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The "real" Amazon Strategy
And it's not about becoming a monopoly in the ebook market.
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08-01-2012, 02:47 PM | #2 |
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That would great to be able to play my music through my TV. Although the sound on Roku is pretty loud even with the TV all the way down to one.
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08-01-2012, 04:06 PM | #3 | |
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Typical Amazon...
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08-01-2012, 04:10 PM | #4 |
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08-01-2012, 04:51 PM | #5 | |
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While Apple pioneered the 'walled garden' approach, Amazon has embraced it whole-heartedly. Don't drink that Kool-Aid! |
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08-01-2012, 05:03 PM | #6 |
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08-01-2012, 05:20 PM | #7 |
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08-01-2012, 06:05 PM | #8 |
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08-01-2012, 06:28 PM | #9 |
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I think this is good for consumers as we can use any device to get the same contents.
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08-01-2012, 07:04 PM | #10 |
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The choice is clear...
A physical walled garden - or a virtual walled garden The choice is yours..... |
08-01-2012, 07:12 PM | #11 |
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08-01-2012, 10:25 PM | #12 |
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08-02-2012, 07:16 AM | #13 |
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I wish amazon would make their blackberry app work on the newer models.
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08-02-2012, 07:30 AM | #14 |
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08-03-2012, 07:44 AM | #15 |
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Done, Amazon's reader still does not work with my new blackberry bold, not willing to give up the berry, I have the ultimat ecell plan - free unlimited calls, free unlimited text, free unlimited surfing, free phone.
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