Thread: Hachette complains about eBook prices
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Old 09-06-2009, 03:31 PM   #56
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Originally Posted by Kali Yuga View Post
Incorrect.

If I buy a paper book and I lose it somehow, it's gone unless I buy a new one. If I buy an ebook, back up my content regularly (either manually or using an automated system like Whispernet), and lose my ebook reading device, I haven't lost that content. Big advantage to an ebook, even with DRM.
If I lose my ebook reading device, I lose a $300 toy. If I lose a paperback, I lose a $2-10 toy.

I don't lose enough books to make up the difference.

Addendum: I'm not arguing with you since this is a point that was stripped from its context, but I thought I'd just toss it out there anyway. As far as ebook prices...I am reluctant to fork over more than about $4usd for an ebook.
Last edited by LDBoblo; 09-06-2009 at 03:35 PM. Reason: just clarification
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