[Red Alert]

For sure the increased usage of eBooks in our library systems will most likely spark a change in how the funds are allocated. Perhaps some of the funds originally set up for hardcover books will be transferred to the eBook account. In the long run this will likely increase the overall number of books available in the library system.

Its rather novel to read here about the Kindle as the assumed messiah of eBooks. For sure, JB waited on the sidelines to see what would happen as the pioneers like Sony and the other pioneer brands fared. When he saw that eBooks had a chance he for sure jumped in with the massive marketing available to Amazon with the Kindle. Did he get it right with the first edition. Close, but other models soon followed. I have to admit, that at first I didn't see the advantage of WiFi or 3G in my eReader. However, since I've been using my Rooted NookColor, I find I like and most likely will upgrade when a 3 or 4G system is offered. I like its versatility now that it is rooted. I'm sure JB will move the Kindle in that direction when he can get his techies all in a row.

Eventually, I hope all the various sellers get together and adopt a single format standard for eBooks. I'm tired of having to go jump through hoops to move my Sony ePubs to Nook ePubs, etc. When one reader dies, I don't want all the purchased books for it to die as well.

For sure there are interesting times ahead.