[snipenekkid]

The thing I still find confusing is I don't need to pay extra for my subscription using the Windows NYT desktop reader BUT if I wanted to view it on the iPad I have to basically pay for the whole subscription again using what equates to the same reader app as I have free and as part of my existing subscription.

Basically this issue now illustrates the added cost to the consumer for Apple's rather extreme position on subscription, from accessing this already paid for content. I suppose a browser is an option but even that might or might not be kosher.

For me a major real short coming of Apple's model is that it precludes any existing subscribers, for anything, who either have existing subscriptions or purchased their subscription outside the iOS device. But for me it's another reason not to re-consider an iPad. I don't think many people will see added value in paying twice for the same subscription. So, I hope something breaks loose here. Of course the NYT doesn't care because it just means more cash for them even if it's only a small subset of existing subscribers who are willing to pay for the 2nd subscription.

hehehe, I wonder if the NYT will do an article in their Tech Section about the newly enforced subscription fee model potentially requiring people to pay twice, or more, for the same content.