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So, it seems like we're basically going to end up with three different ebook formats for NYT bestsellers (i.e., standard paperback/hardback books):
- Kindle (mobi), sold by Amazon and working with the Kindle;
- ePub + ADEPT DRM, sold by Sony and others, used in public libraries, works with several ebook devices;
- eReader (either their current format or ePub + eReader DRM), sold by B&N/eReader/Fictionwise, works with the future Plastic Logic ebook device
It will be interesting if as B&N transitions to ePub, they really stick with their own DRM and don't adopt ADEPT - it seems like right now, unless you're Amazon, the format you need to support as either a device manufacturer or ebook vendor is ePub + ADEPT. As a reader, this type of consolidation is great - being able to shop around for my books is good, and should help keep prices reasonable.
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