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Old 03-26-2011, 04:01 PM
 
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One area I can see ebooks really booming is in the textbook trade. As things stand now, publishers are creating books for just a few large states like Texas and California and the rest of us pretty much have to buy what they want. So, for instance, if Texas decides they want creationism in their textbooks we all have to have it. It's simply too expensive to print individual books for each state. However, with e-technology customization is fairly simple. A publisher can create "pods" of information and the individual states can select what they want in their textbooks. A simple process that makes the production of textbooks much easier. Further, keeping the books updated is as simple as cut and paste. No more outdated schoolbooks.
Definitely. Better yet is that college textbook editions can have instant updates and corrections etc. And it SHOULD be cheaper, hopefully it will be.

But yes, replacing books with ereaders is better but I'm worried about access etc for the kids such as kids losing one or theft.
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Old 03-26-2011, 04:03 PM
 
Location: Atlanta, GA (Dunwoody)
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I'm worried about access etc for the kids such as kids losing one or theft.
Like all electronics they get cheaper with each iteration. When Kindles first came out they were over $300, some were more than $500! Now you can get them for less than $100, and soon they'll be somewhere in the $50 range. Significantly cheaper than a textbook.
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Old 03-26-2011, 04:05 PM
 
Location: Midtown Atlanta
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I for one am torn on e-books. On one hand, I collect books concerning architecture, design, fashion, etc and I like having a real "library" on these topics. Having a virtual collection just isn't the same. On the other hand, books I read that aren't as visually oriented would be fine on an e-reader. I don't really feel the need to physically hang on to a book that's not part of my design library.
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Old 03-26-2011, 06:08 PM
 
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I went to the Borders today. The coffee shop is already closed. Gone.

"Closing" signs are hung every couple feet. Everywhere! Sad...

Some of the staff have been there years. They seem a bit angry. Apparently, they were told at the first of the year, only 5 Atlanta stores would be closing. Just a couple weeks ago, word comes that virtually all the stores are going to shutter. Something stinks!

I was told that The East Cobb store on 120, would be staying open. Went there to find, not a soul in the cafe, and there were as many employees, as there were customers.

Went to the other extreme, and visited the Borders at Stonecrest Mall. Another location staying open I was told.

Stonecrest? You got to be kidding me. Trash in the parking lot, and gangster thugs in the mall. However, it's a location Borders is turning a dollar? Ha!

B&N will have to do, but I really don't care for it. Kinda
stuffy" to me. Two others places I will be spending more time:

Atlanta Vintage Books - Collectible, Rare, and used books

You better like CATS, though! There's a bunch roaming the store, and here's the scene on the store's sidewalk:



I also suggest:

Book Nook The - Decatur
Goodness! That's a little creepy (the cats).
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Old 03-26-2011, 06:58 PM
 
Location: Atlanta, GA (Dunwoody)
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I for one am torn on e-books. On one hand, I collect books concerning architecture, design, fashion, etc and I like having a real "library" on these topics. Having a virtual collection just isn't the same. On the other hand, books I read that aren't as visually oriented would be fine on an e-reader. I don't really feel the need to physically hang on to a book that's not part of my design library.
I think those type books will remain a specialty niche. As well as coffee table books, photography, etc... I suspect they might become more expensive as niche markets typically do, but I think they'll be around. Much like I think bookstores with a specialty market, like the Civil War buffs will remain. Otherwise it will all be digital.
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Old 03-27-2011, 02:39 PM
 
Location: 30080
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e-books are the future. Barnes and Nobles will be next. As technology evolves other areas will suffer. With Netflix coming in Blockbuster is soon to be going out. With my Motorola Xoom, the Nook app and endless books on amazon I never need to go in another bookstore.
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Old 03-27-2011, 02:45 PM
 
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e-books are the future. Barnes and Nobles will be next. As technology evolves other areas will suffer. With Netflix coming in Blockbuster is soon to be going out. With my Motorola Xoom, the Nook app and endless books on amazon I never need to go in another bookstore.
I hope not. For me, the bookstore is a tradition of mine. I like sitting there with books and coffee and the entire atmosphere of the place. Borders is going away. Barnes and Noble is all that's left where I live. Sometimes technology can be overrated.
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Old 03-27-2011, 02:48 PM
 
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With my Motorola Xoom, the Nook app and endless books on amazon I never need to go in another bookstore.
We probably won't need to go to bookstores very often. However, I think a bigger question is whether we will WANT to go to bookstores. For example, home stoves and coffee makers have not put restaurants and coffee shops out of business. There are certain elements of these experiences that are not the same with our individual devices.
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Old 03-27-2011, 03:01 PM
 
Location: 30080
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We probably won't need to go to bookstores very often. However, I think a bigger question is whether we will WANT to go to bookstores. For example, home stoves and coffee makers have not put restaurants and coffee shops out of business. There are certain elements of these experiences that are not the same with our individual devices.
Ive never been one of those people that goes and sits in a bookstore with coffee or starbucks with my laptop or any of that so it doesnt affect me much. I love technology so it works out well for me. Especially when my eyes are tired and I can just let the xoom read it to me.
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Old 03-27-2011, 03:11 PM
 
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Ive never been one of those people that goes and sits in a bookstore with coffee or starbucks with my laptop or any of that so it doesnt affect me much. I love technology so it works out well for me. Especially when my eyes are tired and I can just let the xoom read it to me.
What about those who really do like bookstores and coffee shops?
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