Thread: Amazon starts renting out physical textbooks to students
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Old 08-08-2012, 10:14 AM   #11
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Not a new idea. I've been using e-textbooks or renting physical books through B&N or CourseSmart for about 2 years now.

I'm working on an online degree through my local community college and renting saves me from making unnecessary trips to campus. Maybe not for everyone but works great for me.
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