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alysonhere · 06-27-2014, 06:58 AM

I've trialled both Scribd and Oyster, but ultimately I think I'm only going to hang on to the Oyster subscription. I know a lot of people don't like the reading interface on Scribd, but I didn't really have a problem with it at all and I read on both my iPad and my iPhone. I actually liked Scribd's reading interface better, I think they have some better viewing options than Oyster. I liked the option with the dark background and sans serif font (Oyster's dark background option has a serif font).

But I think what I really like about Oyster is the general interface. Browsing for books is just so much nicer on Oyster. I'm not sure if the better interface is worth the more expensive subscription fee, but call it a gut feeling I guess.

So what about y'all? Scribd or Oyster? Do you think this distribution model will survive? I'd like to see it thrive, but there are plenty of skeptics with valid economic concerns.

Annnnddd... the reason for my curiosity... I am actually writing my Masters dissertation on ebook subscription services. And as part of my dissertation I need to do data collection. I have created a questionnaire to get a feeling on how users feel (good or bad) about ebook subscription services. If you would spare 10 minutes to participate I will be so grateful and virtual hugs for everyone!

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06-27-2014, 06:58 AM	#1
alysonhere Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Device: iPad 3rd gen	Any Scribd or Oyster users? Good or bad? I've trialled both Scribd and Oyster, but ultimately I think I'm only going to hang on to the Oyster subscription. I know a lot of people don't like the reading interface on Scribd, but I didn't really have a problem with it at all and I read on both my iPad and my iPhone. I actually liked Scribd's reading interface better, I think they have some better viewing options than Oyster. I liked the option with the dark background and sans serif font (Oyster's dark background option has a serif font). But I think what I really like about Oyster is the general interface. Browsing for books is just so much nicer on Oyster. I'm not sure if the better interface is worth the more expensive subscription fee, but call it a gut feeling I guess. So what about y'all? Scribd or Oyster? Do you think this distribution model will survive? I'd like to see it thrive, but there are plenty of skeptics with valid economic concerns. Annnnddd... the reason for my curiosity... I am actually writing my Masters dissertation on ebook subscription services. And as part of my dissertation I need to do data collection. I have created a questionnaire to get a feeling on how users feel (good or bad) about ebook subscription services. If you would spare 10 minutes to participate I will be so grateful and virtual hugs for everyone! http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/171018...tion-Service-I Last edited by alysonhere; 06-27-2014 at 10:15 AM.