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Chicago Tribune [Kindle Edition]

by Chicago Tribune
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews) |
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With the Chicago Tribune, you'll have everything you need to stay informed. Whether it's Chicagoland, national or world news--the Chicago Tribune has it all. The Chicago Tribune's Pulitzer-Prize winning journalists provide all of the coverage and features you need to start your day off right.

The Kindle Edition of The Chicago Tribune contains articles found in the print edition, but will not include some images and tables. Also, some features and sections such as Chicago Tribune Magazine, the crossword puzzle, Parade magazine, box scores and classifieds are not currently available. For your convenience, issues are automatically delivered wirelessly to your Kindle starting at 5:00 AM Chicago local time.

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  • Publisher: Chicago Tribune
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
  • ASIN: B001BZ47G6
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #988 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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112 of 114 people found the following review helpful
I have been a Chicago Tribune (print) subscriber for 10 years. I wanted to get the Tribune on the Kindle for a number of reasons (no paper to deal with, ease of delivery, etc.). While I'm very glad the Tribune is now available on the Kindle, there is certainly room for improvement.

The Kindle version of the Tribune is simply a 'dump' of the Tribune articles. For the most part, this is fine -- the reader gets all of the content (minus graphs, charts, comics, crossword puzzle) of the print edition. However, there are a number of flaws that haven't been corrected yet, including:
- Most columns do not have a byline (even after being told this would be corrected, it isn't 100%)
- Accompanying articles are out of order
- General formatting (e.g. lists)
- Occasionally items are clearly missing (e.g. 'Here are 5 items ...' and then the 5 items are missing)
- US/World blurbs do not identify the state or country

It's clear the formatting of the Kindle edition of the Tribune needs some work -- the Tribune needs to understand how the reader views the articles and format them accordingly. A simple 'dump' from the print edition isn't sufficient; additional formatting is necessary.

I have subscribed to the Chicago Tribune Kindle edition since it was first offered, and it has improved. Here's hoping that the Tribune continues these improvements to make the Kindle edition something worth my continued subscription.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Graphics update November 5, 2010
Well the Tribune finally has photos. They're kind of nice to have even if they make the file 5-10 times bigger (a hassle if you're in a war zone with crappy internet access). The thing is, since they now include graphics for the news stories there really isn't any reason not to include comics as well. I can get the Tribune online for the same price with the comics included, but the file is 5-10 times even larger than it is now. Again, only a problem where I'm at but even when I'm home I don't carry a laptop with me everywhere as I can and do with the Kindle.

For those who are wondering why I'm going on about the comics, look, the paper edition home delivery is the same price (approximately) as the online and Kindle editions. If you're not going to include certain features on the Kindle edition you should make the price much cheaper. I don't read the paper just for the comics, but if I'm going to pay for them I'd certainly like to have them available. And now there is no reason not to include them!
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26 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By Rayynn
What you get? ... Tons of articles. No pictures, comics, or puzzles. But then again... are you really reading the paper for a pictures and puzzles?? Seriously??

I'm happy to have all of my content (weather included). I'm up to date on the news right on time. I'm usually up and ready to read the paper by 6:30a. I'm not sure how early anyone who has not gotten their paper on time gets up....

I'm from Chicago. I like that how the Trib has a nice balance of local news and national news. The stories are well written (most of the time). I'd like to say it's pretty open minded for a newspaper. I don't really agree with everything.. and sometimes I want more info. But that's news, right? It's a fresh opinion before all the facts are out.

I also noticed that a lot of the bad reviews are kind of dated. Perhaps they've perfected their system? That's a good sign....
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Chicago Tribune
Great large metropolitan paper. Living in the south, I don't make it to Chicago that often, but I always bought the Trib while there. Now, I can access it on my Kindle. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Denny Jackson
The Good, the Bad, & the Missing
The Good News: I can read today's Chicago Trib every morning (which is otherwise not do-able here in Northern Minnesota :-)and the photos are glossy/lovely - albeit randomly... Read more
Published 2 months ago by TundraVision
A work in Progress?
I really WANT to like this new delivery mechanism, but the Trubune has a ways to go before it's "ready" to be liked. Read more
Published 3 months ago by ChicagoDan
Pretty good - loads of articles each day
I've been trying several of the newspapers for Kindle over the past weeks, trying to find one I want to read every day and am willing to pay for. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dogs & Horses
Very complete
I have a Nook Color and the Kindle android app. The B&N Nook is awesome for newspapers and magazine, I find the Kindle editions very watered down and not very nice. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Pger
Organize Sports better and Split out the Weather
The Chicago Tribune on the Kindle reads very well and I now read more of the newspaper than I ever did in paper form. The pictures look good, if not out of place sometimes. Read more
Published 15 months ago by MadMax
Best paper for Kindle
After looking at several papers I have settled on the Trib. The paper is always delivered at 5AM, has lots of articles and editorials, and has standings of sports leagues. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Jerry
Archived items on Kindle
Anyone out there give me a suggestion. I would also like to know how to delete the archived items on my kindle
Published 15 months ago by JACK BENN
Easier to read and carry than the paper
I have been allergic to newsprint since the late 80's when they went soy-based. I love to read the paper but couldn't until now. Great format. -- Still would like some pics.
Published 20 months ago by Robin Russ
Generally satisfied
When you subscribe to the Trib on the Kindle, you basically just get the text of the stories and that is pretty much it. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Ryan Smith
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