Personnally, I don't see how any stand alone reader is going to succeed especially at the price Sony is looking for. As Exact Editions points out the i-Phone (or perhaps some equally multi-function device) is the best option for ebook (and e-periodical) content.Even if a killer device existed today there are far too many cons working against the ebook platform for it to succeed at print book pricing levels. In fact, if something doesn't change soon, the entire concept of a meaningful ebook sector (as opposed to the rounding error it is in the publishing world today) will be laughed at the same way we all chuckle when we think about the "paperless office.
Then there is the pricing issue....
1 comment:
Michael,
Agree with the perspective.
Seems like exact editions has it right on the nose too. Especially with the new ipod touch being wi fi enable and having the ability to but music on the go.
Eoin
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