Sentences with phrase «ebook reader points»

The eBook Reader points out that the DX is no longer available for purchase from Amazon, and is now only available through third party merchants.

Not exact matches

This unique promotion, which is hosted at http://www.unusualpromotion.com marks the beginning of a turning point in the Book 2.0 evolution with launch of the Kindle eBook reader in 2007.

We chose to sit in on the panel «The Tipping Point: How eBooks Impact Libraries, Publishers and Readers» with Barbara Fister, Eli Neiburger and Steve Potash.

But that ebook won't be readable in any device that doesn't directly support Microsoft Reader, limiting the purchaser's options for reading it and, almost certainly, making it unreadable at some point in the future when the technology has long been superseded.

The Bluefire Reader is one of the best independent ebook reading apps for the iPad, with its biggest selling point being that it uses the Adobe Digital Editions DRM platform.

It is possible to see the foundations of the modern eBook from such activity, as the necessity for reflowable text when reading on a Portable Digital Assistant (PDA) led to the formation of the Open eBook Publication Structure (a precursor to the EPUB format) in 1999, and several portable devices such as the Game Boy Advance, PalmPilot and SoftBook had facilities for modems, allowing readers to receive books without using a computer, often seen as one of the core selling points of the original Kindle.

The basic Kindle starts off the range and is a great ebook reader and a great starting point for those new to the format.

We want to send a message about DRM on ebooks and ebook readers that everyone will understand with just four simple points:

The Digital Reader's post in turn points off to Publishers Weekly's report, which describes a survey taken of nearly 5,000 readers as to why they aren't buying as many ebooks anymore.

An eBook that allows an author to change section, to move up plot points depending on reader input, to change the entire setting based on a reader's location — that is a wholly different genre than that of regular books, and is obviously where we're heading (some of the more adventurous of us).

A few years ago it was a big deal when E Ink ebook readers finally hit the sub - $ 100 price point; now just half of that can get you the entry level Kindle.

Science and academic books seem to be an appropriate recipient of the features that enhanced ebooks can offer, while fiction fans pointed out that the writing itself should carry the reader into the setting instead of relying on immersive graphics or embedded soundtracks.

Those who remember the aftermath of the Borders collapse may recall that not having its own specific digital reader was one of the things that many critics pointed to as its failure to embrace ebooks in the way that Amazon and Barnes & Noble did.

The point the distribution platforms are making is that reader consumers are going to get tired of sifting through the 99cent spam «ebooks» and get fed up with being duped by piracy masquerading as genuine titles, leading to a drop in ebook sales in favor of «good old fashioned» (re: reliable) print books.

The process continued to change, right up to the point where agents and publishers are clamoring to publish titles that have already been released as ebooks or even posted on reader - centric free sites like Wattpad.

Ahn went on to describe some of the processes which Korean ebook publishing platforms employ, notably a very user friendly drop - and - drag system which he compared to the ease of using Power Point, a factor which may lead to greater numbers of self - published authors, even as greater numbers of readers go digital.

Amazon sells books that happen to be ebooks, the readers are just a way to read them, not the point of the company.

As Buroker points out, bundles are selling quite well on ebook retail sites right now, as readers look for content to read over the holidays and as they invest money in a savings such as this.

While Slate «s piece is a little tongue - in - cheek, pointing out how difficult it is for an eBook to replace the physical nature of some other presents, The Chicago Tribune points out that most readers and online shops allow you an option to buy an eBook as a gift, which will automatically download eBooks to your loved one's reader.

I suspect at some price point there will be a lot of readers like me who will suddenly be willing to spend money on new ebooks who were never in the calculation before.

Also, to reiterate what some of the other reviewers have pointed out: if you're looking for an ebook reader in order to read the latest titles and the current bestsellers, this is NOT the device for you; you'd be better off with a Kindle, a Sony Reader, or even an ireader in order to read the latest titles and the current bestsellers, this is NOT the device for you; you'd be better off with a Kindle, a Sony Reader, or even an iReader, or even an iPhone.

So, if by «tipping point,» the New York Times writer means, has the eBook reader finally had a «proof of business concept,» I'd have to answer that the Kindle is, yes, a tipping point product.

1) Produce lots of titles to increase name recognition and sales overall; 2) Lower your price point and the readers will follow; 3) Don't worry about pricing, just focus on great writing; 4) Be a guest blogger, have your own blog, tweet, join forums, talk to readers, get reviews; 5) Use your ebook as a promotional piece to sell classes, services, and other products; 6) There is no magic bullet, just keep doing everything and eventually you'll break through.

As she points out, she has her enhanced elements set up as bonus items, where readers don't have to interrupt their reading to explore, and they're all available on her website, so these are website - type bonus materials included with special ebook versions.

Some readers simply won't pay more than X for an ebook because they don't like the price point; others refuse to pay as little as X for an ebook because of a presumption of quality.

And it's not only the accessibility and low price point of ebooks and ebook readers that are driving the format's rapid and widespread adoption.

If the core selling points of your web - based ebook reader is that it paginates and works offline — two features that native apps easily do much much better — then you've already failed.

Amazon's original $ 9.99 price point for an ebook now seems generous compared to the sorts of pricing seen in various markets and sectors, particularly as the self - publishing wing has used ultra-low pricing to try to attract readers from trade offerings.

But I've yet to meet a reader who thinks compensating lots of people who aren't the writer is a good argument for a $ 9.99 - $ 12.99 ebook price point.

As Joe Konrath has pointed out to me, he got more readers with traditional publishing, but he's making a LOT more money with his independently released ebooks than he ever made in print, and he got a 6 - figure deal once.

The wealth of books from the various ebook distribution platforms selling at an under - three - dollar price point — and many of those selling for under one dollar — speaks to what readers are willing to pay for digital titles, especially from newer authors.

Some of the specific tactics that publishers and authors have tried in order to reduce ebook piracy have included DRM restrictions, which limit content to one specific device platform and eliminate the ability to share beloved books with fellow readers, and other professional tactics like the watermark that the Harry Potter ebooks contain, theoretically pointing out which reader posted them on file sharing sites.

If one considers Amazon's beef with traditional publishing around ebooks — the tactic of warning readers will eventually point fingers at nearly all traditionally published books and the shoddy / amateur indie books, and less at the professional indie authors» works.

It may be obvious to most readers of this blog, but it might be helpful to also point out the fact that ebooks continue to earn royalties forever.

Although most eBook readers support it at this point — the major exception being the Kobo reader — it is sadly not safe to use.

The overall point is it is a regression to an older, outdated design, while Amazon and it's previous Aura move forward towards a smoother bezel - screen experience that makes one feel the ebook reader is another tablet.

With the wealth of ebooks titles available and an increase in the use of digital indie publishing platforms which enable authors to post their own works as ebooks, more and more readers are turning to ebook lending libraries and websites for content, especially in recent months when best - selling titles have often been marketed at a very similar price point to their print counterparts.

Also uncertain at this point is whether Kobo plans to launch the ebooks of traditionally published writers whose works are currently unavailable to those readers without Kindle store or Nook access due to international agreements.

When Apple allegedly approached the publishers about switching to an agency model in order to prevent Amazon from selling ebooks at what was often below cost in order to encourage the sale of Kindle readers, Amazon lost the option to sell ebooks at its previously advertised $ 9.99 price point.

Coker's quite valid point is that readers are relying less on the standard bestseller lists and looking more at the ebook storefront rankings when selecting reading material.

While enhanced ebooks incorporate unheard of amounts of full - color graphics and video files to make the tablet reading experience interactive, companies like Cathedral Rock Publishing have been writing and producing soundtracks to go along with typical ebooks, allowing readers to tap a play button at various points throughout the text and even purchase the audio soundtrack to enjoy outside of the book.

Ebooks are the preferred method of reading for a large percentage of readers and that will only get larger as the international markets reach their inflection point.

With ebooks priced nearly on parallel with print sales, publishers can create a value - related decision point for readers to evaluate whether they would rather own a print book versus a digital copy.

It would probably be a good idea to remove the DRM at that point too, just in case Kobo decides to move to the new Adobe DRM system in the future, which could potentially make the ebooks incompatible with Sony Readers later down the line.

That's right, paying a few dollars more on ebooks is totally killing readers slowly or making them poorer or dumber??? The whole point of ebooks is that it is already cheaper than print version.

The Asus DR - 900 is one of those ebook readers that there seems to be a lot of interest for, but there's been very little information actually revealed about the device up to this point.

The Kobo Aura ($ 149.99 direct) ebook reader brings some interesting new technology to the table, along with some of what made the more expensive Aura HD a winner — except now at a smaller size and a lower price point.

One of the biggest draws and selling points of Adobe DRM - supporting ereaders, especially the Sony Readers, is that you can checkout ebooks for free from your local library to read on them.

Bottom Line: Kobo's latest Aura ebook reader brings the Aura HD's technology down to a smaller device size and lower price point.

But I had a sudden money - burst, I was frustrated by the attempts of getting a good ebook reader to through 3 attempts to the point of giving up on it altogether, and I finally made an investition and found my IP cheap; and I tried it and never looked back.