01-01-2013, 10:24 PM | #31 |
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The study also counted books read if only "part of the way through."
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01-01-2013, 10:39 PM | #32 |
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my 2ct:
Yes, ebook readers get less popular. But they will release an HD version in the western world (1280x800+ pix), perhaps even color, and in India and China the development of ultra cheap ebook readers will continue to grow (they will create ebook readers based on flexible screens (plastic membranes), that bend and break easily, but are very cheap to manufacture. Think of $15 in hardware parts, perhaps sold for sub $50 values. I believe it won't be long before china develops it's first $23 ebook reader! |
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The few local publishers and booksellers will always just compete with international prices — the 'net is a single marketspace without platform/hardware tie-ins — and since they are not automating the competition they are usually hopelessly overpriced. With Sony sleeping, Amazon blind and B&N dumb, the only one making moves into these markets is Kobo and it's strategic retail partners (because none of the bookstores wanted to play here, we can now buy them at the largest supermarket chain... makes sense?). Time will tell if they figure out the book side of things tho. But if no one works it out, it's pretty much assured that piracy will supply a marketplace without integration (hello my Rusky friends - same boat), and put them off even trying. This is also hindered by the lack of payment options which are applicable. PayPal/CC will work, but with a low market penetration which will once again push people to find alternative sources. |
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01-02-2013, 12:57 AM | #34 |
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It is possible that eBook reader devices will loose popularity in major smartphone markets as if people are able to read eBooks through their smartphones and tablets they why will they spend on specific eBook reading devices.
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01-02-2013, 01:13 AM | #35 |
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I think that deliverable content does not really matter in poorer nations;
They always find a way to surround it. China is probably the number one in distributing content illegally. Like India, much the same, they could get their content from the web; downloading compatible PDF's, DOCs, and Ebups. Since many of them are way less into perfection, many won't even mind getting .txt files on their readers. I think there's great future in the third and second world countries! India is full of smart people who would not pay a rupee more than what they need to. If they get it for free, or a few pennies, they will |
01-02-2013, 10:22 AM | #36 |
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Smartphones and tablets are both LCD devices which are harder to read outdoors and harder on a lot of peoples' eyes for long term (several hours) reading. Smartphones are also too small for me to read on easily (old eyes) and the monthly cost is more than I want to spend (I still use a land-line). All tablets are heavier than are comfortable for me to carry around and the battery life is too short for me.
There are a lot of reasons some prefer eink for reading. |
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Really liked this 2013 predictions article as well from the guy behind Smashwords.. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-c...b_2352895.html
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"One innovative publisher, ICON Group International, has patented a system that automatically generates non-fiction books. Over 100,000 of these titles are now for sale at Amazon, according to a story at Singularity Hub. As the field of artificial intelligence increases, how long until novelists are disintermediated by machines? It's a preposterous idea worthy of science fiction." Reminds of a Roald Dahl story where this is exactly what happens. Can't remember which though. |
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This article http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...LEFTTopStories makes the point that ebooks seem to only rule in "disposable" fiction - and that pbooks are much stronger elsewhere.
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If you remove HS students who are provided books to read, it's clear there is a strong movement towards e-reading. In a year or two the 17-18 numbers will go through the roof as schools start handing out e-readers. Free is STILL good. Also, from the same study... Quote:
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