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Old 05-23-2010, 05:30 PM   #99
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Originally Posted by dugong View Post
Here's a followup after buying Maelstrom from Penguin.

I bought a copy in epub format for $6.99 from Penguin, but I failed to read the warning in the fine print. I can read it on my laptop using Adobe reader, but it can't be read on my Nook. The file is DRM protected. I'd have to do something illegal to be able to read it anywhere but on my laptop.

I can buy a used paperback for $4, But because of a retinal problem, I'm loosing the ability to read small print. I prefer the option of enlarging the typesize. Also, the backlit screen on the laptop is no good for prolonged use.

I may have to wait until the whole price thing is reasonably resolved. Hopefully I will still have my eyesight then.
The Nook supports epub with the Abobe DRM. You need to active your Nook within Adobe Digital Editions, than you can use ADE to move the book to your Nook.

As for the lower price of Amazon. Amazon still has no new contract with Penguin. Because of that they are not allowed to sell Penguin books released after April 1. But they are allowed to sell older Penguin books under the old model, while other bookstores have to use the fixed prices of the agency model.
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