Buyers of e-books get a good deal: Traditional hardcover books often cost around twenty-five dollars.

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According to Nielsen Bookscan, only 23% of total dead-tree book sales this year come from hardcover books.

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You can own multiple tablets, optimized for different purposes (same as how you own multiple hardcover books today).

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Amazon has added a finish to the capacitive screen that feels like the paper stock used in high-end hardcover books.

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