The World As I Tweet It: Aug 1-7, 2009
This week on Twitter: Amazon, Amazon and more Amazon.
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7 Aug 09
Good comparison of ebook offerings from Amazon and Barnes & Noble in the New York Times: http://is.gd/26uGT (via @mdash)
NYT tech columnist David Pogue explains how Barnes & Noble, depsite a valiant effort out of the gate, doesn’t quite measure up to Amazon in the ebook arena. Yet.
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4 Aug 09
Will Amazon hold onto its lead in the ebook market? Forrester thinks it will be a struggle: http://is.gd/22aBI (via @wordywoman)
Over at research firm Forrester, the long range forecast is for Amazon to struggle in maintaining its leadership position in the ebook market.
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4 Aug 09
RT @vooktv RT @SeanDonahoe: Sony officially unveils new Readers, drops price of e-books http://bit.ly/e0vsy
Meanwhile, Sony introduces what may be one of the most significant changes to the e-reader market — a device priced under $200. Could this be a tipping point in getting consumers onboard with e-reading?
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4 Aug 09
Are you a business book author? @800ceoread is now accepting submissions for 2009 Business Book Awards: http://is.gd/22gAT
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4 Aug 09
RT @AMACOMBooks RT @ConsortiumBooks: The ISBN is dead? http://bit.ly/2plPSt
The debate continues on whether the ISBN is a relic that has outlived its usefulness.
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3 Aug 09
Amazon, Microsoft & Google file patents for ad delivery systems in online gaming, ebooks, POD books & more: http://is.gd/20H8C
The patents Amazon has filed reveal a potential ebook that looks more like a web page — a screen sprinkled with ad banners, sponsored links and more. While I’m not altogether against advertising in books, I’m not looking forward to changes like these that will disrupt an immersive reading experience.
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And that’s the world as I tweeted it for the past week. You can also follow me on Twitter (@jennifertribe) for news and discussion as it happens.
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