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Originally Posted by Randeep
As far as lock-in, I don't know how you can argue that it doesn't try to lock you in. First of all the B&N store is hardwired into the software, is it not? If I want to use Wireless to purchase an eBook will I be able to do so on other sites using the Nook? Also, from what I have heard the DRM attached to B&N ebooks isn't compatible with many other readers. If my assessment is incorrect, then my apologies.
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The only lock-in is if you use B&N to order/download ebooks. There is no requirement to do so, you can download all your books from Smashwords or some other DRM-free website if you like. Or for the more technically savvy, you can download B&N books and remove DRM, if you know how, and these books will function on any other ereader that supports epubs.
Being knowlegeable about DRM and ebook formats will allow you to keep all your options open.
Vic