I currently have subscriptions to three magazines on Zinio. Once iOS5 comes out with News Stand, do you think I would be able to access my current subscriptions on News Stand even though I did the subscription in Zinio? I am really tired of Zinio crashing on me.
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Subscriptions on Zinio vs. News Stand
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I guess what I'll do is when it comes time to renew, I'll just renew on Newsstand rather than Zinio.
I am actually waiting for Newstand to come out. I love magazines and have always kept a subscription since I was 12 years old. I am 30 now. But having everything digital is really nice.
I am on board for the future here. What I really want is access to archives from Magazines I owned from the 90's. Nostalgia couldn't be sweeter via digital.
I am on board for the future here. What I really want is access to archives from Magazines I owned from the 90's. Nostalgia couldn't be sweeter via digital.
I absolutely love Zinio. But if I'm going to be honest, I have to admit I'm going to switch to Apple's NewsStand.
And yes, it's just because Apple did it. You know they're going to do it better. It's part fanboy and partly a realistic view of how this company operates. They admittedly take great ideas from other people/companies and do it their way, better.
I'm looking forward to it.
And yes, it's just because Apple did it. You know they're going to do it better. It's part fanboy and partly a realistic view of how this company operates. They admittedly take great ideas from other people/companies and do it their way, better.
I'm looking forward to it.
I don't think you are correct there. Newstand is an app like iBooks and there will be magazines you subscribe to like books you purchase. Zinio is a competitor of Newstand and will probably go out of business eventually unless they offer prices a good bit lower than Newstand.
An issue is that some magazines that are available through Zinio are not available in the App Store. All "Newstand" will be is a folder collection of Magazine/Newspaper apps avaiable in the iTunes Store.
For example, MacWorld and Rolling Stone are available through Zinio, but they do not have apps in the iTunes Store. You will still need to have both to get all possible magazines.
For example, MacWorld and Rolling Stone are available through Zinio, but they do not have apps in the iTunes Store. You will still need to have both to get all possible magazines.
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No, they won't go out of business. Zinio has one edge Apple won't match: you can view zinio on almost any device/computer. Same with Kindle. Until Apple matches that they won't compare. I prefer iBooks to Kindle in interface but Kindle is something I can take with me if I ever had to leave the Apple platform. Or just simply view it in some other way.
Hey Guys,
This was my first question when I saw WWDC, so i called Zinio, and I was assured they are not going anywhere. After a few moments of thought, I realized that Zinio is 10 times better(for now, who knows maybe apple will take over digital magazines FOR EVERYTHING one day) But you can't beat the fact that your 1 subscription will get you access on a PC, MAC, iPod, iPad, iPhone, Android device and even your friends computer while your bored at his house from a web browser.(that's amazing)
They offer the text re-flow for when I want to only read text and they have amazing customer service. Live humans 5 days a week responding to phone calls and emails, they are always super helpful and knowledgeable.
I have been using the service since PC Mag went digital only and know I get most of my mags from them. Macworld and Linux format included(techno junkie I am)
This was my first question when I saw WWDC, so i called Zinio, and I was assured they are not going anywhere. After a few moments of thought, I realized that Zinio is 10 times better(for now, who knows maybe apple will take over digital magazines FOR EVERYTHING one day) But you can't beat the fact that your 1 subscription will get you access on a PC, MAC, iPod, iPad, iPhone, Android device and even your friends computer while your bored at his house from a web browser.(that's amazing)
They offer the text re-flow for when I want to only read text and they have amazing customer service. Live humans 5 days a week responding to phone calls and emails, they are always super helpful and knowledgeable.
I have been using the service since PC Mag went digital only and know I get most of my mags from them. Macworld and Linux format included(techno junkie I am)
Now that Newsstand is out, and I have checked into it, I am not finding much compelling over Zinio. Many of the issues are the same as Zinio. Just straight copies of the paper magazine - and that's fine. I don't need all the noise of an interactive magazine. It's kinda cool, but the straight issues are fine.
Zinio has a much wider selection and can be viewed on your iPad as well as a computer. I think right now, Zinio gives you more options. But I really, really HATE Adobe Air. I refuse to run it on my system. Both offer subscriptions at almost the same price.
Except Wired. You can subscribe to Wired's print magazine for $12 a year and get the iPad edition for free. So that's both print and digital for $12. The Wired subscription on Zinio is $80. a year. Whuaaaaaaaat?
Anyone else sticking with Zinio for things other than Wired?
Now that Newsstand is out, and I have checked into it, I am not finding much compelling over Zinio. Many of the issues are the same as Zinio. Just straight copies of the paper magazine - and that's fine. I don't need all the noise of an interactive magazine. It's kinda cool, but the straight issues are fine.
Zinio has a much wider selection and can be viewed on your iPad as well as a computer. I think right now, Zinio gives you more options. But I really, really HATE Adobe Air. I refuse to run it on my system. Both offer subscriptions at almost the same price.
Except Wired. You can subscribe to Wired's print magazine for $12 a year and get the iPad edition for free. So that's both print and digital for $12. The Wired subscription on Zinio is $80. a year. Whuaaaaaaaat?
Anyone else sticking with Zinio for things other than Wired?
That is a great price. Have you heard of just the digital version for that price?
I like Zinio, however here of late the program has been very up and down. I love the service and have several subscriptions through them. But it kind of sucks when you have a magazine that won't fully download or if the prorgram crashes when you open up a magazine.
Zinio
I believe all Zinio users received a $10 certificate toward purchases to use by the end of the week. Definitely, Zinio.
I believe all Zinio users received a $10 certificate toward purchases to use by the end of the week. Definitely, Zinio.