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Originally Posted by Rizla
The difference is that the American and UK e-book market has gone mainstream and is mature, whereas in Europe it is not.
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Thank you for agreeing with me.
Ebook tech was introduced simultaneously all over the world (give or take a few months) and essentially the same hardware and software is available all over.
Seven years post-Kindle, the US/UK ebook business constitutes 25-35% of book sales, while most continental markets run at 2.5-3.5%.
Specialty readers are profitable in europe but barely available in NorthAm. Presumably hecause the vendors don't expect them to sell enough.
What remains other than difference in consumer interest and makeup?