For the last couple of weeks, Green Apple Books has been releasing a series of video parodies where they pit the traditional book against Amazon’s Kindle, the electronic book reader.
The two opponents face off in situations we often take for granted with a regular book like sharing, falling asleep while reading, storytime with the kids, and even durability. Each episode is hosted by two characters that remind me a bit of the guys on the TV show “Wipeout”.
Though they’re meant to be funny, the videos do point out some real shortfalls of Amazon’s hyped gadget. Most notable is the inability for the Kindle to match the selection of a store like Green Apple, as well as its supremely inviting shelves where you can get lost for hours. Another video illustrates how the deep knowledge of a Green Apple staffer can be much more useful than a search box. Snap!
Another hilarious segment that is quintessential Green Apple shows how the book fares versus the Kindle when a customer wants to sell back their used books. But after watching it I thought, “Who the heck earns $80 when selling their books?” Certainly not me! I better start collecting superhero tomes…
I’ve included a couple of my favorites from the 10-part series. They’re all very short, so if you’ve got a few minutes, head over to Green Apple’s YouTube Channel to check them all out.
Well done, Green Apple, well done.
Sarah B.
Thanks for posting these!