Samsung Unwraps a New E-Book Reader
March 11, 2010
The $299 reader, which will ship this spring, is missing one important feature -- 3G connectivity.
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Math of Publishing Meets the E-Book
E-books are cheaper to produce than print volumes, but consumers may not realize that expenses like overhead and royalties are still in effect, publishers say.
So Far, E-Books Aren’t Making Sales Waves
Last year, less than 2 percent of all books sold were e-books, according to Bowker, which tracks the industry.
Apple’s Prices for E-Books May Be Lower Than Expected
Apple wanted publishers to discount best sellers, so its $12.99-to-$14.99 range is merely a ceiling, according to people familiar with talks with publishers.
E-Book Price Increase May Stir Readers’ Passions
The most voracious readers of e-books have shown a reflexive hostility to prices higher than $9.99 for popular titles.
Kindle Books in Snack Sizes
FT Press is selling stripped-down, 1,000- to 2,000-word versions of books, for $1.99, and a new series of essays of about 5,000 words, for $2.99.
Publisher Wins Fight With Amazon Over E-Books
In a strongly worded message, Amazon said that while it disagreed with Macmillan’s stance, it would accept the publisher’s plan on e-book prices.
Books on iPad Offer Publishers a Pricing Edge
Newspapers had a mixed reaction to the tablet, but most of the largest book publishers have signed on to provide e-book content.
As Devices Pull More Data, Patience May Be Required
Even as carriers struggle to meet the demands on their networks, they are encouraging the use of more sophisticated devices that hog bandwidth.
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