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Let me add my $.02. I have an Android tablet with access to book apps from all of the major ebook sources. Because of the convenience I generally prefer to read an ebook on my tablet to reading the traditionally published book. The prices, however have discouraged me from doing so in many cases.
So here is my rule of thumb: If an ebook is less than $10, I will read the electronic version. If not I will buy it used, mostly online, for a price that is, including shipping, always less. I may not get the books the week they are published that way, but I do save some money.
It seems to me that the price of an ebook should roughly be the same as the paperback version of the original. In fact, while the "premium" prices for the electronic version may be fine for original publication, the ebook price should drop at the same time as the release of the paperback version. Until that time I will continue to be supporting the used book market. I do lament that it may not last forever.
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