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Prices Slashed For Nook, Kindle E-Readers
b0bby sends in a report from ZDNet about the sudden outbreak of a price war in e-reader devices. "On Monday, Barnes & Noble cut the price of the 3G Nook to $199. It also launched a $149 Wi-Fi version. Just hours later, Amazon responded by cutting the price of the Kindle to $189. At $259, the price of the Kindle and Nook just 24 hours ago, an e-reader purchase competed with an Apple iPad, which started at $499 for a Wi-Fi version. Below $200, a dedicated e-reader purchase makes a lot more sense." Sony dropped prices for its readers three months ago, but the move didn't kick off a price war at that time. Some believe that dedicated e-readers are doomed in the long run to lose out to general-purpose devices such as the iPad — and its coming imitators, many of which will be based on Google Android.
iPad meh...
Is that Apple's version of Natalie Portman?
You might try another hobby or social activity besides reading. That'll make moving less strenuous and maybe provide people to help.
The Sony reader is far better at reading fiction than the iPad.
That's because the iPad only deals in Truth.
That's a bit redundant, you already said the Ipad will have fans.
Calling someone a "hater" only means you can not rationally rebut their argument.
Forget the prices on eBooks as a blocking factor.
Until they drop the prices on eInk cartridges I'm steering clear of those devices. Who cares if they are a bit cheaper when it will cost probably half the price to get a refill.
Is eInk made of gold? I think not!
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