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Shiren · 12-04-2008, 12:48 PM

I just ordered a Sony Reader PRS-505 and I have some questions on ebook formats.

I will download ebooks that are public domain in any format since they will always be free.

I also plan to buy recent books. The Sony library looks interesting but I'm not so certain about their future with the increasing popularity of the Kindle. If Sony decides to stop selling ebooks in 5 years, the format will be pretty much dead.

I don't mind DRM. What I do mind is an ebook format going obsolete in a few years. I'd like to still be able to read my ebooks 30 years+ from now and not have to re-buy every book I liked.

12-04-2008, 12:48 PM	#1
Shiren Connoisseur Posts: 70 Karma: 712 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505/iPod Touch	Most "future proof" format? I just ordered a Sony Reader PRS-505 and I have some questions on ebook formats. I will download ebooks that are public domain in any format since they will always be free. I also plan to buy recent books. The Sony library looks interesting but I'm not so certain about their future with the increasing popularity of the Kindle. If Sony decides to stop selling ebooks in 5 years, the format will be pretty much dead. I don't mind DRM. What I do mind is an ebook format going obsolete in a few years. I'd like to still be able to read my ebooks 30 years+ from now and not have to re-buy every book I liked.