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Originally Posted by fuzebox
I think people that work with technology for a living overestimate how different the general public is... Yes, the Ipod took off, but before that everyone had a portable CD player, portable cassette player... it wasn't a new product, just a better product.
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Not sure what your point is? That technology evolved? Yes it did. That people work with technology are ahead of the masses? Yes they are. Can't see anyone suggesting otherwise.
I am saying that when Apple release this rumoured tablet thing AND strike a deal with all the publishers and do an iTunes Book/Mag store, a tipping point may be reached, just like when they launched the iPod in tandem with the iTunes music store.
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Originally Posted by fuzebox
People who read books like books. I really don't see the cost of a device, in addition to the cost of a book that you don't actually get to own, winning over people who read.
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Many technologies never find life among consumers. The flying car and computers that converse with their owners have both failed to appear in the mainstream (although for different reasons).
However, ebooks do not appear to be in this category. As of May 2009, ebooks account for 35% of Amazon's book sales (when the ebook is available). This is why Barnes and Noble invested so much money and prestige in their own e-reader this autumn (the nook).
And this is BEFORE the tipping point has been approached.
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Originally Posted by fuzebox
Apple making a slightly more expensive and trendy version of it will not wipe out print media.
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Who is suggesting that is going to happen?
I said that a device will come out AND a book/mag version of the iTunes Music Store. Those two things in tandem is what will make us reach the tipping point. Just like it did for music sales.