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Old 04-16-2009, 07:14 PM   #65
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Originally Posted by Justy View Post
On the topic of DRM, I find it interesting that the Jetbook website doesn't mention that it only reads non-DRM eBooks. I find this vaguely misleading, especially as they are presenting it to the general public in BBB. Of course they say that their titles are free, so perhaps that would be a hint.

I wonder what they will say when someone calls and asks for "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer. I'm assuming it will still be a free Internet search, but I hope it won't result in a free eBook.

Edit: Yes, I know I'm over simplifying and there are multiformat eBooks to be had at Fictionwise. However, I'm not sure how many people are going to understand about DRM limitations before they pick up their new Jetbook with the 20% off coupon.
And how long will they have to return it when they find out that it's not going to work for them to read the eBooks they want? And if anyone goes past this time limit, then that will put them off the idea of eBooks big time. And then they'll go tell others of this mess. So basically, having no DRMed formats or even bothering is going to be bad for eBooks.
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