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Title: Amazon bans Apple and Google streaming devices
Post by: krissel on October 03, 2015, 02:42:02 AM
OK, some say this is just a retailer protecting their own sales, but to me it smacks of one step off monopolistic actions. After the ebook debacle, Amazon dropped several notches in my opinion and this sets them down further.

Personally, I am going to use their site for information on products and then buy them elsewhere. The no tax advantage they once had is now gone here in NJ, so it's a lot easier to say goodbye. smile.gif

http://fortune.com/2015/10/02/amazon-chrom...d=yahoo_fortune
Title: Amazon bans Apple and Google streaming devices
Post by: Xairbusdriver on October 03, 2015, 03:25:21 AM
Pretty petty, l agree. Nobody ever said Capitalism is fair, however. Next thing ya know, Aplle will ban Flash from their iDevices! Oh... wait...
Title: Amazon bans Apple and Google streaming devices
Post by: kimmer on October 03, 2015, 01:10:18 PM
Apple TV has never played Amazon Prime on a TV (at least by my quick research many months ago - and I could be wrong), but who made that decision? Was it a mutual one between Apple and Amazon? It is the reason I didn't buy the Apple TV player. The Chromestick didn't either, so I was debating between a Roku or the Firestick, but now my TV has to be replaced and I'll get a smart TV with all of that installed, so I don't need any of them any longer.

Still, I agree that it's an odd decision on Amazon's part; but like Jim said: Nobody ever said Capitalism is fair, however.

As far the "ebook debacle" ... I think Amazon was in the right and I wish they'd held out longer. The "Big 5", and "Authors United" – they all lost me as a customer by their antics.

I know Amazon isn't perfect, no retailer is, but it's still a great place to shop and find bargains; and I'll spend my money there vs Walmart any day.
Title: Amazon bans Apple and Google streaming devices
Post by: Jack W on October 03, 2015, 01:45:35 PM
QUOTE(kimmer @ Oct 3 2015, 02:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know Amazon isn't perfect, no retailer is, but it's still a great place to shop and find bargains; and I'll spend my money there vs Walmart any day.

Add my Amen to that !!

Jack
Title: Amazon bans Apple and Google streaming devices
Post by: krissel on October 04, 2015, 12:55:37 AM
I'm trying to buy from more independent retailers these days or at least up-and-comers. Too many massive companies leaving the little guys in the dust. It's my way of "redistributing" the wealth".  wink2.gif  (Of course, Apple is excused... toothgrin.gif )