Remove Amazon Appstore? SOLUTION
I couldn't agree more with Richard!
I finally decided to find a solution and this is what I did:
1. Bought new Nokia Lumia 928 and loaded Windows 8.1 OS. I found that the integration across devices (phone, laptops) to be excellent and security controls within cloud access to be more than I expected. (Even my iPad).
2. Since Amazon continues to increase Prime subscription costs and delivery has deteriorated and that they now track any items I highlight in the ebooks; I visited my local private, non-chain book store and asked if they could come close to the prices I see on Amazon and order any book I wanted? The answer was "of course I will"! They also said they can have the book next day or at the longest, a few days for pick-up. They also offered to increase the selection of the specific areas I want to read. For example, since I really like the Wiley "Bible" series of books on Windows applications they offered to have the Windows 10 book in-stock waiting for me the day it is released. I ordered 2 non-technical books on the spot.
I have found better product solutions, higher service levels, and easier vendor interface than with the automated robo vendor such as Amazon. I wonder if we have reached a level of advancement in the retail channel where the traditional vendor will take what was good about the online vendors and incorporate it into the face-to-face channel? So far I am elated with the switch from Amazon to the local bookstore and I am VERY pleased with the Microsoft solution. Even Apple has taken a step into the more secure world by offering greater control of your phone data with their new OS.
I think BB took a path down the Palm Pilot track never to return...Sad. I really liked them from day one, but I just had to give up.