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Originally Posted by Superlucky
The devices can all handle non-DRM'd epub, but the stores don't all sell non-DRM'd epub. I want to be able to shop at B&N, Amazon and the Sony store. Right now I can't do that. I'm stuck with the Sony store or places like Books on Board (which always seem to have higher prices).
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This is why I'm not buying any of the newer releases some are close to the price of a physical book. DRM is being more of a pain right now then anything. I just got my first erader and bought some cheap books to test it out. I got one from B&N it didn't work ( this might change with the Nook coming out). I got some books from Sony's store all but one worked the one that didn't work was still in BBeB format (this too might change). If this is true I'll start shopping at both again.
I'm also hoping that Amazon will jump in at some point I see some books I want to but form there but I can't get them right now. I wouldn't worry too much though as ereaders become more popular and more affordable it will make more business sense for ebook stores to have more open formats.
The Nook looks nice and is at a decent price for an ebook at this time. But I don't really see anything that makes it stand out among its peers. The color screen at the bottom looks cool but that's not why I bought an ereader. Unless they've done something revolutionary with the functionality of the device I don't see it really giving the Kindel a run for its money.