The Ebook Reader Market’s Growth And Development
by admin on Aug.30, 2011, under Hardware, Sales, Success, Uncategorized
Currently, it seems as if the ebook reader market is a straight shoot out with the Kindle vs Nook contest the only show in town. It does seem that consumers are expressing a preference for buying their ebook readers from companies with an already established link to books and reading.
Pure electronics manufacturers, like Sony for instance, seem to be having a tough time securing any significant market share just at the moment. It’s worth remembering that, apart from the fact that they have some excellent readers available today, the Sony PRS reader launched onto the market way back in 2006 – well in advance of either Amazon or Barnes and Noble. However, it does appear that a link to books and reading is necessary for success in the market at this time.
Amazon and Barnes and Noble have some other advantages as well. They can, if they wish, offset the price of their ebook reader hardware against future ebook sales and offer their customers lower prices for their readers.
