Explains some of the longer wait times. 2 million new users so far this year. Figures are as of Sept 30th and service was available for Kindle owners only at the end of September.
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eBook checkouts already up 200% versus all of 2010 to more than 12 million and on pace to exceed 16 million.
Nearly 2 million new users signed up with libraries in the OverDrive network (on pace to nearly double in 2011 vs. 2010).
Readers browsing on their smartphones and tablets grew significantly, as mobile checkouts increased to 21 percent of overall checkouts.
Installs of the free OverDrive Media Console application for eBook and audiobook reading and listening have passed 9 million, including more than 2 million on smartphones and tablets such as iPhoneŽ, iPadŽ and Android™.
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http://www.overdrive.com/News/eBook-...-and-New-Users