Kindle and eBook news
The big news in e-books this week is obviously the launch of Kindle to the rest of the world - obviously. Kindle Review has all the information you might need, including review, international wireless coverage, or even a comparison between the Kindle international and Kindle US - although the conclusion is pretty obvious.
Sure, lots of other stuff has happened, amongst which iRex’s new product, being delivered by Best Buy. But to me, the most important recent news in e-book is a bit older: for the first time, the Kindle edition of a major book outsells hardcovers on Amazon! And not a small book, for that matter – Dan Brown’s books are usually very popular. We’re really at a tipping point in book and document history, and its transition to digital media.
Looks like eReaders are going to be the biggest buzz on Black Friday (the big Thanksgiving vacation shopping day in the US). Any manufacturer willing to break the USD 100 barrier yet? The USD 200 barrier has been breached but a less than USD 100 price will make it a very attractive gift item this holiday season.
Maybe I am too optimistic, perhaps one more year before the USD 100 barrier is breached.
Wonderful post, Francois! It’s so exciting to watch this transition take place. I love reading books on Kindle. It is so incredibly convenient.