Re: [LM_NET] HIT:Sony eBook Vs. Kindle

[Janet Boltjes <janetpbj@GMAIL.COM>]

I just talked to an Amazon Kindle acct rep who confirmed that anyone using
the Kindle could order additional content with the credit card used to
purchase the Kindle. She said that the Kindle was designed to be a
"Personal" reader, and there was no way to avoid this situation. I tried to
explain to her the many benefits of having such a tool available for
students, but she kept repeating that the Kindle was a personal reader. She
said that she would pass my concerns along to the technical dept, but she
didn't know of any plans to change the policy or produce another Kindle.
Just thought others might be interested.

Janet Boltjes
Gilbert High School
Gilbert, SC  29054
janetpbj at gmail dot com

On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 8:55 PM, Joyce Polucha <
joyce.polucha@cumberlandschools.org> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Thanks to everyone who replied!  Here are the responses I received. We are
> going with the Sony eBook Reader.
>
>
> The kindle is cool, but he would need to include $$ for the books.  You
> buy the books and they are added to the kindle electronically.  Go to
> Amazon.com for more info--I don't know if it violates copyright to use
> it for anything else besides personal use.  I know nothing about the
> Sony eBook.
> __________________________________________________________
>
> With the Kindle2, you can set up up to 6 units on one account so when
> you download a book it goes to all 6 for the price of one.  I don't
> know if you can do that with the sony unit.
> _________________________________________________________
>
> I own and use a Sony Reader 700 and am pleased. It has the look of real
> ink and is not difficult for the eyes to read. The built in light is
> helpful. This one of many tools for the future of literacy and pedagogy.
> I am looking toward expanding the collection with these items in our
> next budget.
>
> Although Sony has its own store, it is BBeB certified and reads a
> majority of .pdf files. Copy protection is preserved from the publishers
> and other agreements (public libraries, academic libraries and school
> libraries.)
>
> It is an ideal tool for ELL students as it will hold at least 300 books
> (depending on the length of the file).
> In addition to taking and storing notes regarding texts, it can be used
> to read MS word documents and other standard .pdf files (ie.
> assignments, worksheets, other hand outs).
>
> The Kindle has many parallel benefits. It does have nearly exclusive
> access to the amazon collection (250,000 titles and growing). The a
> recent addition of applications for the iPod  allow you to download and
> purchase materials that are unique to the Kindle materials. That
> indicates there may be additional readers or applications that may
> access the amazon resource.
>
> Individual preference is the key
>
> Both have the benefit of downloading textbooks, notes and other
> resources for use in multiple classes, while keeping overall costs down.
> This is a consideration in these economic times.
>
> I have just given and will be giving a regional workshop / presentation
> entitled "Not your [Parent's] Traditional Bookshelf," featuring these
> and other resources that are available for student, staff and school
> community use.
>
> My presentation demonstrates how these tools are an extension of the
> online tools already in use. I have stated that Web 2.0 is a misnomer.
> It is either web 9.8.3 or more appropriately dubbed: interactive digital
> resources.
> ________________________________________________________
>
> I'm pretty sure that Amazon licenses its e-books to a single user so I
> wouldn't think that the Kindle would be suitable for a school situation.
> I'm not sure how Sony licensing works but it's certainly something to find
> out before you purchase any e-book reader.
>
> _________________________________________________________
>
>
> I recently purchased a Kindle and love it.  One particular problem
> with using them in schools is that it is registered to the purchaser
> and when you download books from Amazon they are automatically
> deducted from your credit card account which is dedicated to your
> Kindle.  There was a series of posts on LM_NET a few months ago and
> this was mentioned at the time.  Students would be able to browse
> Amazon on the Kindle browser and make purchases at will.
>
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