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Old 01-13-2011, 10:36 AM   #49
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Originally Posted by jhempel24 View Post
Im almost starting to view ebooks like a 20oz soda compzred to a 2litre. You are paying more for convenience than content.

2 litre soda is .99
20 oz soda is 1.60 but you get less. But you can carry it around easier, its not as bulky and weighs less.

I still don't like it, and think the prices could come down though.
I like your analogy. I think part of the pricing is based purely on the fact that publishers know folks spent $100 to more than $200 on these devices and that they will be willing to pay inflated prices to have content to play on their ereaders. No content - useless pricey device.

Back to your soda analogy - they also know that the backpack. briefcase or purse you carry has a slot for the 20 ounce size and so if you want to make sure of it, pay the higher price for the smaller version.
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