The Price of E-Book Progress 
Paul Sweeting- Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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There's probably a PhD in economics to be had by anyone who can explain the unusual pricing dynamics of the e-book market. Despite increased retail competition, with Barnes & Noble (BKS), Sony (SNE), Google (GOOG) and now Apple (AAPL) joining market leader Amazon (AMZN), consumer prices are going up. Publishers' profits, meanwhile, despite wider distribution of e-books than ever before, are going down. Subscribe now or sign in to view this Weekly Update »
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Feb 9, 2010 — Amid signs that consumers are not yet convinced they need or want an iPad, a report in the Wall Street Journal this morning about a possible price cut is generating plenty of buzz. The report cites a research note from a Credit Suisse analyst that paraphrased Apple officials telling him, "pricing could change if the company is not attracting as many customers as anticipated." GigaOm's own Om Malik, however, thinks everyone is reading too much into the comment.
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theaters must love the resurgence of 3D as it a draw for the punters (Coraline was the first time I'd been out to the theater in ages), but I still think of it as a gimmick rather than a technology I would want for my home.
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