Prices Slashed For Nook, Kindle E-Readers 255
b0bby sends in a report from ZDNet about the sudden outbreak of a price war in e-reader devices. "On Monday, Barnes & Noble cut the price of the 3G Nook to $199. It also launched a $149 Wi-Fi version. Just hours later, Amazon responded by cutting the price of the Kindle to $189. At $259, the price of the Kindle and Nook just 24 hours ago, an e-reader purchase competed with an Apple iPad, which started at $499 for a Wi-Fi version. Below $200, a dedicated e-reader purchase makes a lot more sense." Sony dropped prices for its readers three months ago, but the move didn't kick off a price war at that time. Some believe that dedicated e-readers are doomed in the long run to lose out to general-purpose devices such as the iPad — and its coming imitators, many of which will be based on Google Android.
Star Wars tie-in? (Score:5, Funny)
iPad meh...
Is that Apple's version of Natalie Portman?
Re:Android apps (Score:3, Funny)
You might try another hobby or social activity besides reading. That'll make moving less strenuous and maybe provide people to help.
Re:As an owner of an iPad and a Sony reader I say (Score:3, Funny)
The Sony reader is far better at reading fiction than the iPad.
That's because the iPad only deals in Truth.
Re:Neglect the benefits & tablets win... (Score:4, Funny)
That's a bit redundant, you already said the Ipad will have fans.
Re:EBOOK PRICES (Score:3, Funny)
Forget the prices on eBooks as a blocking factor.
Until they drop the prices on eInk cartridges I'm steering clear of those devices. Who cares if they are a bit cheaper when it will cost probably half the price to get a refill.
Is eInk made of gold? I think not!