Comments on: eReader Now Matching Amazon E-book Pricing

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:47:52 +0000

Now this is wild…just playing between the two sites (eReader and Fictionwise)… I can find some books that are cheaper on eReader, and some that are cheaper on Fictionwise – no consistancy. Also, although eReader looks like their downloads will only work with the eReader software, Fictionwise has multiple versions available including, according to them, versions compatible with the Kindle and Sony readers.

My goodness…decisions, decisions!

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:38:31 +0000

No can do, the Kindle has its own format and eReader has another.

By: bob

bob — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:28:12 +0000

Quick question.
I just got my Kindle DX and am wondering the best way to purchase/install ereader content? I don’t see anyway to accomplish that.

Coming from a Sony prs500 I find the DX very impressive. And am enjoying the reading experience on it.

thx

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:41:02 +0000

You only buy the e-book once and can use it on as many devices as you want. There is no syncing between devices although the iPhone versions syncs to the online bookshelf.

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:34:41 +0000

Can you buy a “book” and read it on a tablet, a PocketPC and an iPod touch, or would you need to buy 3 copies? If you can share an ebook between your devices, can you synch them?

By: Julio

Julio — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:49:42 +0000

I have an ereader and get periodic emails from Sony’s ereader division, but haven’t recived anything about a reduction in prices. I got an email just yesterday that shows three featured books for over $14.

I also was asked to participate in a survey. The survey had a few themes:
1. Questions about one’s attitude towards Sony
2. Questions if you own another reader device
3. Trying to gauge if you lie about reading books to impress others or participate in conversations.
4. Questions if you read serious or popular books
5. One question asking what other type of content (newspapers, etc.) you’d like to see.

There were no questions about pricing or wi-fi capability.

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:10:54 +0000

I hear what you’re saying. The problem is that the company IS Fictionwise and that’s why I kept saying I got the notice from them. I suspect they will have to match their own (eReader) pricing on the Fictionwise site if they keep both retail outlets open.

By: Adam Gott

Adam Gott — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:45:28 +0000

This is great news! Hopefully they won’t RAISE the prices of everything up to the $9.95 price point too!

By: Melvyn

Melvyn — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:44:33 +0000

James, it’s not *that* confusing but the post makes it so. Apart from the first mention (“a Fictionwise company”) all uses of the word “Fictionwise” in your post should have been eReader. Then the post would have been (a) less confusing, and (b) correct – Fictionwise haven’t reduced their prices, eReader have.

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:21:27 +0000

We’re all confused. Fictionwise bought eReader a while back but continues to operate both online retail shops. Barnes & Noble bought Fictionwise so they own both shops now. I wonder if they will merge the two at some point.