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In reply to the discussion: The End of Barnes & Noble [View all]stevenleser
(32,886 posts)55. I would have bought the nook if it gave you access to the entire android market. Limiting that
was the difference for me in going to another tablet. I wanted to support B&N, but only having access to their limited suite of apps was not acceptable.
I actually use the Nook app on my droid tablet and that is how I buy books and other materials because as I said, I want to support them.
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They won't have to burn the books to keep society ignorant...just but all books in electronic format
kelliekat44
Feb 2013
#37
and I remember when Barnes & Noble themselves put out of business a lot of mom and pop bookstores.
still_one
Feb 2013
#2
Yep, what goes around comes around. Coexistence just doesn't seem to be an option, what a shame. n/t
RKP5637
Feb 2013
#6
I'm wondering about libraries too. We have a very extensive network of libraries in this county, I
RKP5637
Feb 2013
#7
Small niche bookseller that cater to devout readers will replace them. But the owners won't
bluestate10
Feb 2013
#9
I don't think so either, but they are taking a bite out of the paper back market. nt
Javaman
Feb 2013
#32
Maybe it's what has been pointed out in this thread. Niche markets will continue.
randome
Feb 2013
#48
Books and bookstores are the horse and buggy of our age. They will still exist, but have a smaller
bluestate10
Feb 2013
#5
Here is a great piece about the importance of libraries in the 21st century!
RetroGamer1971
Feb 2013
#53
If the Nook is losing money, and both online and in-store sales are dropping substantially.....
marmar
Feb 2013
#14
I would have bought the nook if it gave you access to the entire android market. Limiting that
stevenleser
Feb 2013
#55
I really only use mine for an e-reader too. But the fact that I couldnt do more if I wanted to made
stevenleser
Feb 2013
#58