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My guess is that a cloud-based book subscription service will not be exactly like Pandora or Netflix, any more than Pandora and Netflix are exactly like each other. There is a successful model for e-books out there, just like there are ones for other digital media. The trick will be to find the right model and it probably won't be the first one rolled oout to the public. |
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The issue for me personally is that I'm pretty selective about my reading tastes-much more so than music, games, or other entertainment, where I don't mind dabbling in new stuff on a regular basis. |
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My husband bought a fancy blu-ray player that also provides a direct stream from Amazon Prime, and he can't understand why I stick with my Blockbuster disks that come in the mail.
Well, let's see. His Amazon Prime stuff takes way too long to load (even with hi-speed internet and a line connection), he can't seem to pause/fast-forward easily, and as far as I can tell... no streaming video service offers closed captions for the hard of hearing. Grr. So, hmm. What were we talking about? I can't remember, but I'd be careful not to claim that Netflix/Amazon/whatever is the be-all, end-all for all/most/many consumers. It's a nice setup for some, but that's a far cry from some of the hyperbole here. "these consumer experiences are quite enjoyable and very convenient," indeed. |
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Does good connections not being available create problems for streaming models? All together now: OF COOOOOOUURSE!
I responded to that already , but since three people missed it, let me repeat my response in bold letters: For when you have to go on the road, download and buy or rent options will still be available. Also , too, with the latest iteration of HTML, you can start reading online and continue reading offline if you so choose . The point is the streaming model would not be the sole, perfect, and universal model-it's another option. I enjoy movies several different ways: * I watch it in theaters * I watch it on cable TV * I watch them on rented DVDS * I watch them downloaded or streamed on my iPad None of these are perfect in all circumstances, and I could easily point to the disadvantages of one of these options. The point is that different options work best in different circumstances. This is really about bringing the same options to book reading as already exist in movies. You'll have choices: you can try the streamed books option. If you are away from the wi-fi and are riding the subway, pick a book that you have downloaded and bought/rented If your Kindle runs out of juice, you'll have to pick up a DTB Options are good. |
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This rental model will never fly. The major publishers won't go for it and in this case I can see why and agree with them. It's not being done to cause a hassle to the public. It's just bad business.
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And that's not getting into the trouble with accents. I wish I hadn't seen "The Help" in theaters because I'm going to have to rent it anyway to cut through half of the Southern Belle dialects. |
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