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Did you read the article? They're suggesting that Amazon will open its ebook library to Amazon Prime Accounts to check out books to read thus killing off the p

by shoota 15y ago

Did you read the article? They're suggesting that Amazon will open its ebook library to Amazon Prime Accounts to check out books to read thus killing off the public library.

gks 15y ago
That was part of a rumor that was started as a result of hearing rumblings of library support for the Kindle. There was another big thing that happened, 11,000 public libraries using Overdrive get to lend books to Kindle users now. I think the above rumor, and the recent support of the Kindle with Overdrive enabled libraries are one and the same. That said, I don't see Libraries disappearing anytime soon. If these are different rumors, then let's take the rumor that free lending of books via Amazon Prime. I read somewhere (it may be in that article) that it may be a back catalog of older books. Classics and things. Public Libraries using Overdrive have some selection of newer books that Amazon Prime would then not be lending users. That means if you're interested in newer books, well, your only option is to purchase the book (digital or dead tree) or borrow it from the local library (digital or dead tree). Since Amazon wouldn't be lending newer releases.
trebor 15y ago
Did you read the "my budget..." bit? I don't pay $80/year for Prime membership when I barely spend $80-100/year and use the free super-saver shipping. Paying an extra $80/year is a total waste of money for me because I don't require my books in 2 days (they get here almost that fast, however). In addition, I still like the feeling of holding a REAL book. It lacks the search features I love, yes, but it's simpler to reference without hogging system resources, taking another device, or having to continually switch between monitors/desktops.
- shoota 15y ago
  I suppose for you it doesn't make sense but for someone who owns a kindle, paying $80 a year to get 2day shipping for any item regardless of price, a library of video titles available for streaming and if the rumor is true a library of relevant ebooks to read without driving to the library seems like an extremely good value.

by shoota 15y ago

Did you read the article? They're suggesting that Amazon will open its ebook library to Amazon Prime Accounts to check out books to read thus killing off the public library.

gks 15y ago

That was part of a rumor that was started as a result of hearing rumblings of library support for the Kindle. There was another big thing that happened, 11,000 public libraries using Overdrive get to lend books to Kindle users now. I think the above rumor, and the recent support of the Kindle with Overdrive enabled libraries are one and the same. That said, I don't see Libraries disappearing anytime soon. If these are different rumors, then let's take the rumor that free lending of books via Amazon Prime. I read somewhere (it may be in that article) that it may be a back catalog of older books. Classics and things. Public Libraries using Overdrive have some selection of newer books that Amazon Prime would then not be lending users. That means if you're interested in newer books, well, your only option is to purchase the book (digital or dead tree) or borrow it from the local library (digital or dead tree). Since Amazon wouldn't be lending newer releases.

trebor 15y ago

Did you read the "my budget..." bit? I don't pay $80/year for Prime membership when I barely spend $80-100/year and use the free super-saver shipping. Paying an extra $80/year is a total waste of money for me because I don't require my books in 2 days (they get here almost that fast, however). In addition, I still like the feeling of holding a REAL book. It lacks the search features I love, yes, but it's simpler to reference without hogging system resources, taking another device, or having to continually switch between monitors/desktops.

shoota 15y ago
I suppose for you it doesn't make sense but for someone who owns a kindle, paying $80 a year to get 2day shipping for any item regardless of price, a library of video titles available for streaming and if the rumor is true a library of relevant ebooks to read without driving to the library seems like an extremely good value.