- May I suggest that instead of wishing for a Kindle (or Skype) app for the Playbook, everyone on this Forum make their wishes known by contacting customer service.
Here is a link for Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/conta...bUvbUpU6993644
Maybe a spike in requests from Playbook owners will be the "fire" Amazon needs to get off its bum and do the right thing!
I have sent in my feedback already. Now its your turn01-03-12 08:15 AMLike 0 - I believe the issue with having a Kindle app on the Playbook would be that they (Amazon) would get the 30% cut in app sales if you use the app; where's the benefit for RIM? I understand there's a mutually acceptable and beneficial profit sharing agreement between Kobo and RIM, the particulars of which I am not privy to, but I don't see Amazon leaning in that direction. I know that some platforms have removed Apple apps because using them led straight to Apple getting the 30% cut, and the platform getting none.Willard814 likes this.01-03-12 08:25 AMLike 1
- Done. I chose the Other and Feedback option. Sent an email, gave them some rough details on options and linked to BlackBerry - Tablet OS - Calling All Apps for the BlackBerry Tablet OSbourgolo likes this.01-03-12 08:55 AMLike 1
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- I believe the issue with having a Kindle app on the Playbook would be that they (Amazon) would get the 30% cut in app sales if you use the app; where's the benefit for RIM? I understand there's a mutually acceptable and beneficial profit sharing agreement between Kobo and RIM, the particulars of which I am not privy to, but I don't see Amazon leaning in that direction. I know that some platforms have removed Apple apps because using them led straight to Apple getting the 30% cut, and the platform getting none.01-03-12 09:17 AMLike 3
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RIM isn't exactly in the position where it can turn down anything.jordandrews90 likes this.01-03-12 09:19 AMLike 1 - Automated response (didn't expect otherwise).
Hello,
I'm sorry for the inconvenience caused in this regard.
Kindle for BlackBerry Playbook is not yet available, but stay tuned. You can view our Kindle apps currently available and discover when we’ve released Kindle for BlackBerry Playbook by following the link below:
http://www.amazon.com/kindleapps?t=c...bUvbUpU6993846
We're regularly working on improvements to your Kindle experience. I've forwarded your suggestions to our Kindle Development Team.
It is always important for us to hear how customers react to all aspects. Customer feedback like yours really helps us continue to improve our store and provide better service to our customers. Thanks for taking time to offer us your thoughts.
Thanks for your interest in Kindle.01-03-12 09:25 AMLike 0 - We have been buying Kindle books for the kid to read on his BlackBerry phone, so when I told them that we'd really like to be able to use it on the PlayBook, it wasn't without merit. I've tried to avoid also using the Kobo one just because I'd rather they all be in one place. Maybe we'll get something official after OS2.01-03-12 10:13 AMLike 0
- May I suggest that instead of wishing for a Kindle (or Skype) app for the Playbook, everyone on this Forum make their wishes known by contacting customer service.
Here is a link for Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/conta...bUvbUpU6993982
Maybe a spike in requests from Playbook owners will be the "fire" Amazon needs to get off its bum and do the right thing!
I have sent in my feedback already. Now its your turn01-03-12 10:14 AMLike 4 -
- Cloud reader works fine as long as you pin the book to the device for offline reading then disconnect the wifi however you can't close the browser and truly read off line. If you pin a book and have to go into airplane mode for travel, no way you can reopen the Cloud Reader to read offline...unless I am totally missing something.01-03-12 06:25 PMLike 0
- I sent a request, I had to share the reply.
"Hello,
I understand that you'd like to have the kindle app for your Playbook.
Currently we're only having the app. But, I understand that this feature would
have made our Kindle more efficient and convenient to use.
This is for the first time we�ve ever received a request for a feature like this
and we're glad you took time to write to us. I�ve forwarded your suggestion to
our Development team, they�ll coordinate with our technology teams and work hard
to implement this feature as we plan our future improvements.
It is always important for us to hear how customers react to all aspects. Your
feedback will help us to improve the selection and service we provide and we're
glad you took time to write to us.
We'll honor your commitment by continuing to provide the quality product
availability and support you expect for your Kindle.
Thanks for your interest in Kindle. We look forward to assist you soon.
Thank you for your recent inquiry. Did I solve your problem? "01-04-12 01:52 PMLike 0 - That seems remarkably made up and poorly worded. Just my observation.
I sent a request, I had to share the reply.
"Hello,
I understand that you'd like to have the kindle app for your Playbook.
Currently we're only having the app. But, I understand that this feature would
have made our Kindle more efficient and convenient to use.
This is for the first time we�ve ever received a request for a feature like this
and we're glad you took time to write to us. I�ve forwarded your suggestion to
our Development team, they�ll coordinate with our technology teams and work hard
to implement this feature as we plan our future improvements.
It is always important for us to hear how customers react to all aspects. Your
feedback will help us to improve the selection and service we provide and we're
glad you took time to write to us.
We'll honor your commitment by continuing to provide the quality product
availability and support you expect for your Kindle.
Thanks for your interest in Kindle. We look forward to assist you soon.
Thank you for your recent inquiry. Did I solve your problem? "01-04-12 01:55 PMLike 0 -
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