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Originally Posted by candyflip
Apple's tablet is still just rumor. No solid info on it at this point. It could still be a year off. It's also rumored to be pushing a price upwards of $800, but who knows...because it's all just rumor. Will it kill if it's released, probably...but for now it's all just speculation.
With ereaders like Kindle putting the software and ability to read your library on your PC or smartphone...they'll have a leg up.
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Two problems with this.
a) Yes, it is a rumour. But it's happening. Everyone knows this. The place that sold them the screens published it early last year. That is beside the point though, the point is, at some point the tipping point will be reached and an affordable ereader that is good will come out. And people that publish should be ready for that time. And they aren't.
b) All the publishers HATE the deal with Amazon and are desperate FOR ANYTHING other than that to come out. They have no leg up. They have a temporary monopoloy that will end up costing them dearly.
oh and a third point is that the device will be subsidised by a telco carrier. You know how much an unlocked iPhone costs and how you get one free with a contract, right?