E-Readers/E-publishing
by Amy L
1. I-Pad vs. Kindle
1.1. I-pad as e-reader controversy
1.1.1. does too much to be considered e-reader?
1.1.2. fear that Kindle will become obsolete
1.1.3. too much gizmo for e-reader: new netbook
1.1.4. screen is backlight
1.1.4.1. kiss of death for an ereader
2. pricing issues
2.1. kindle set original price @ 9.99
2.1.1. similar to Apple Itunes
2.1.2. still paid publishers price requested
2.1.3. took a loss on sale of most books
2.1.4. was done because kindle expensive
2.1.5. current focus is getting more kindles out there
2.2. I-pad told publishers to set own price
2.2.1. forced kindle into higher prices
2.2.1.1. destructive to kindle
2.2.1.2. destructive to Ipad
2.2.2. publishers charging too much for 0 production costs
2.2.2.1. counterargument: not considering
2.2.2.1.1. editting
2.2.2.1.2. formatting
3. has helped expand the market for certain genres
3.1. Ellora's Cave
3.1.1. erotic romance mainly epublish
3.1.2. Now traditional publishers started carrying genre