02-12-2010, 08:27 PM | #1 |
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How many of you would buy a book IF.....
For example a book was made available in hardback at hardback price, and with that hardback you received a coupon or whatever for a free ebook download of that said book.
I would. Just thinking out loud. |
02-12-2010, 08:52 PM | #2 |
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Nope.
I want fewer paper books.....not more. There are very few "shelf worthy" authors for me. What is the purpose of having dual copies of books around? |
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02-12-2010, 08:58 PM | #3 |
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Personally, I'll never go back to paper. Ebook is just so much more convenient.
Not to mention having more options. |
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Having hundreds of books at my fingertips, to be read anywhere, anytime I choose is very encouraging. I'm not stuck with whatever books I happen to have around.....they are all there. I don't have to fight with a paperback holding it open. I don't have to carry a large volume around. There are some paper books I'll never get rid of. My Kings, Micheners, Christies.....just for sentimental reasons. But they're much easier to read on the K. |
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02-12-2010, 09:24 PM | #6 | |
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A handful of textbooks have adopted e-book versions but it is still far from widespread particularly amongst those who could benefit most (law students, for example)... finding more adoption amongst subjects like english or history. |
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02-12-2010, 09:25 PM | #7 |
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for me the advantage of the ebook reader was to not buy paper books. I have no plans to ever buy a paper book again, even if the ebook prices go up as they seem to be. I'll buy them when they get reduced or go on sale, or take advantage of libraries who have jumped on the ebook bandwagon.
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02-12-2010, 09:26 PM | #8 |
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I ask because I have such a hard time paying those prices for ebooks. Especially when I have nothing tangible for my purchase.
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02-12-2010, 09:29 PM | #9 |
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Time will tell if people are willing to pay and the publishers will adjust accordingly... if they're "nimble"... the fear is that they aren't. |
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02-12-2010, 09:33 PM | #11 |
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Nope. Main appeal of e-books for me is to not have a physical copy of something I'll probably on read once.
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02-12-2010, 09:37 PM | #12 |
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I don't think I've bought an eBook yet that I didn't already have a physical book of...so, sure
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02-12-2010, 10:27 PM | #13 |
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Not me. I have no desire for any more paper books to clutter the house, especially those read only once.
The fact that I am reading even more now is a direct result of my Kindle(s) and I love having the ability to carry a very large library with me at all times. |
02-12-2010, 10:31 PM | #14 |
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Nup I wouldn't by the pBook because of the eBook coming with it - that would be like buying Hardcover & Softcover pBook. I only need the book once.
I prefer the eBook version these days - I just love going to town with my library (although small yet, I am just starting). |
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There's no used ebooks and generally restrictions on lending ebooks, but that isn't perceived as valuable at all... interesting. |
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