Simon & Schuster moves up publication of Steve Jobs biography to Oct. 24

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  • Reply 21 of 59
    ikolikol Posts: 369member
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    Originally Posted by matrix07 View Post


    It's also available for pre-order on iBook store, and cheaper.



    No it's not, it's the exact same price (as of right now):



    iBooks $16.95

    Kindle $16.95
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  • Reply 22 of 59
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    Unless it's available enhanced from iBooks only with SJ's voice, I buy from whoever sells it cheaper.



    Example:

    Jacqueline Kennedy Historic Conversations....:

    iBooks $19.95

    Kindle $9.95



    Both enhanced with actual Schlessinger tapes



    Same price for iBooks and Kindle ($16.99) and its $17.88 for the hardcover.



    No iBook reader for the Mac or PC that I'm aware of at this point to answer Cascadians.
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  • Reply 23 of 59
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    Has iBooks been updated to allow reading on the iMac?



    No.



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    If not I will order via Kindle which has a free Mac app which syncs perfectly with the iDevice app so one can read in front of whatever screen one desires.



    Yeah, that sort of nonsense is exactly what we don't need right now, thanks.
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  • Reply 24 of 59
    tt92618tt92618 Posts: 444member
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    Originally Posted by Cascadians View Post


    I would like to read this book on my iPhone, iPad and iMac.



    Has iBooks been updated to allow reading on the iMac?



    If not I will order via Kindle which has a free Mac app which syncs perfectly with the iDevice app so one can read in front of whatever screen one desires.



    Perspective: the capacity to look beyond one's own selfish interest to see the larger context. Check it out sometime.
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  • Reply 25 of 59
    Nonsense? I'm legally blind and have trouble reading on small screens. It's of paramount necessity to me. Hardly nonsense. And not sad. I'd rather order on iBooks but if I can't read it it makes no sense.
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  • Reply 26 of 59
    ikolikol Posts: 369member
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    Originally Posted by Sasparilla View Post


    Same price for iBooks and Kindle ($16.99) and its $17.88 for the hardcover.




    Not to infuriate Tallest Skil (let it go- this is not a tribute page) but in that case I buy from Kindle so I can read it outdoors on E ink.
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  • Reply 27 of 59
    jd_in_sbjd_in_sb Posts: 1,600member
    What's amazing about this book is the Steve Jobs specifically asked to not be allowed to see it in advance or influence the way it is written. And he wanted ex-girlfriends, people he fired, and others who might paint a less-than-flattering portrait of Mr. Jobs be interviewed as well. He was fearless - as always. He wanted authenticity more than praise. He started working on this book nearly 4 years ago when he knew he might not have long to live. And the 600+ page autobiography will be released just 19 days after his passing. Only Steve Jobs could have such perfect timing of an autobiography.



    We all miss you so much.
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  • Reply 28 of 59
    I was hoping with iOS 5 that iBooks would be updated to allow reading on a Mac. Maybe that will be a new feature; don't know; have not had time to check. Did check about a month ago. There are threads in the Apple Support forums regarding this. Have additional trouble seeing because have been crying non-stop since last night. Steve Jobs has been the Light of my life for over 30 years.
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  • Reply 29 of 59
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    Originally Posted by Cascadians View Post


    I would like to read this book on my iPhone, iPad and iMac.



    Great idea.



    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Cascadians View Post


    Has iBooks been updated to allow reading on the iMac?



    Your syntax makes you sound like a new Mac user.



    Quote:

    If not I will order via Kindle which has a free Mac app which syncs perfectly with the iDevice app so one can read in front of whatever screen one desires.



    INDEED. . .
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  • Reply 30 of 59
    Sorry about the syntax. Have autism; known effect is non colloquial syntax.



    Long time Mac user, used to work for Apple, long time champion of Steve Jobs. Getting older and enlarging print is becoming essential. Have an iPad 1 but partner takes it to work 12 hours per day so it's either the iPhone or iMac and I really have trouble seeing on the iPhone.



    I want to pre-order the book today but need to be able to see it! Still going to wait to see if there is an upgrade to allow reading iBooks on the iMac. That will be a wonderful day!
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  • Reply 31 of 59
    matrix07matrix07 Posts: 1,993member
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    No it's not, it's the exact same price (as of right now):



    iBooks $16.95

    Kindle $16.95



    I just searched on Google and it's $18.09 on Amazon.



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  • Reply 32 of 59
    This book is written by Isaacson who is the CEO of the Aspen Institute, a liberal, socialist agenda organization which lets millionaires influence politicians with all-expense-paid vacations to exotic spots to learn more about how to create a perfect democratic society.



    Remember Aspen Institute's event where Bill Gates advocates Death Panels?!:

    http://www.infowars.com/bill-gates-d...f-the-iceberg/



    An example: "By far, the biggest spender on congressional trips is the Aspen Institute.

    Who was the top congressional traveler funded by the Aspen Institute? Goerge Miller Democrat from Northern California who attended 26 vacation/conferences along with his wife from 2000-2006, visiting places like the Grand Caymans, Florence, Italy, Helsinki, Finland, China, Rome, Moscow, Cancun, Venice Italy, Dublin, Ireland, Honolulu, Barcelona, Spain to name just a few. "



    How funny, when the United States is not now and never will be a democracy -- which is two wolves and a sheep deciding what is for dinner. The US is a republic.



    That said, I am sure the book is interesting and I will read it, BUT the author is not aligned with the Founders!
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  • Reply 33 of 59
    ikolikol Posts: 369member
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    I just searched on Google and it's $18.09 on Amazon however Google is wrong as it's $16.99 at Amazon.com.







    I fixed your post.
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  • Reply 34 of 59
    matrix07matrix07 Posts: 1,993member
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    Originally Posted by iKol View Post


    I fixed your post.



    That picture is from Amazon. Nothing to do with Google.
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  • Reply 35 of 59
    I think its best to buy the Hard Cover version (just Pre-Ordered mine), i know were all for the digital content now, but something like this need to stand alone in every home, if you wish a memento of the late great Steve Jobs
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  • Reply 36 of 59
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    And the 600+ page autobiography will be released just 19 days after his passing. Only Steve Jobs could have such perfect timing of an autobiography......



    No 'auto' there. It's just 'biography'.
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  • Reply 37 of 59
    ikolikol Posts: 369member
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    That picture is from Amazon. Nothing to do with Google.



    In which dimension?

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846
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  • Reply 38 of 59
    ikolikol Posts: 369member
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    Originally Posted by MMTM1983 View Post


    I think its best to buy the Hard Cover version (just Pre-Ordered mine), i know were all for the digital content now, but something like this need to stand alone in every home, if you wish a memento of the late great Steve Jobs



    I would like both versions myself.
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  • Reply 39 of 59
    matrix07matrix07 Posts: 1,993member
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    In which dimension?

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846



    I don't know which dimension but I'm sure as hell wil be charged $18.09 if I click that big orange button. or are you gonna pay it for me if Amazon charge me that price? If so I'm willing to prove to you "which dimension".
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  • Reply 40 of 59
    ikolikol Posts: 369member
    Quote:
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    I don't know which dimension but I'm sure as hell wil be charged $18.09 if I click that big orange button. or are you gonna pay it for me if Amazon charge me that price? If so I'm willing to prove to you "which dimension".



    You won't be charged until the item ships so I say go for it. Click it!
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