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Originally Posted by jocampo
That has nothing to do with mobi format but the user's preference and bookstore's selection. I cannot blame B&N for not selling computer books or the most popular ones.
Most bestsellers are in Amazon already. I have never face the case that I can't find something for Kindle but I can on B&N. It depends of the user and doing cross check between stores is a complete waste of time because what I like, you don't or vice-verse and we won't validate anything.
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Well this is difference, In a way I see your point, all things equal, price etc, then it's easier to buy from your home platform bookstore, no arguement here.
And I'm just as quilty of that, I also have ton of books bought through BN. It's easier for the wireless downloading and I love BN's bookstore.
but the true advantage of ePub
1.) Being able to take advantage of promotions, coupons, etc. If Kobo is running a 60% off sale then that is great, I'm buying away.
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2.) You're ePub books can follow you around. So right now I have a nook and tons of ePub books sideloaded. Now if Sony comes out with a reader that blows the doors off of everything and I want it, my ePub library can come with me without jumping through any hoops.
That's what we are arguing and the point we are trying to make. yes mobi is Amazon's open supported format, but it doesn't cover your authors you like by mainstream publishers. The NY Times bestsellers etc.