Barnes & Noble Spurns New E-Book Device

Iria · Apr 4, 2006, 11:56 PM

NEW YORK Apr 4, 2006 (AP)— Barnes & Noble Inc., the nation's largest bookstore chain, is spurning the Sony Reader, a new electronic device cited as a potential turning point for the tiny e-book market.

"We have sold e-readers before and they haven't done particularly well," Barnes & Noble spokeswoman Mary Ellen Keating said Tuesday in response to a query from The Associated Press.

Amazon.com Inc., the leading online book seller, also has no plans to sell the device, according to its manufacturer, Sony Electronics Inc. Amazon did not immediately return calls seeking comment.

On Monday, Sony announced that Barnes & Noble's rival chain, Borders Group Inc., would be selling the e-reader at about 200 stores around the country, starting this summer.
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Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Barnes & Noble Spurns New E-Book Device NEW YORK Apr 4, 2006 (AP)— Barnes & Noble Inc., the nation's largest bookstore chain, is spurning the Sony Reader, a new electronic device cited as a potential turning point for the tiny e-book market. "We have sold e-readers before and they haven't done particularly well," Barnes & Noble spokeswoman Mary Ellen Keating said Tuesday in response to a query from The Associated Press. Amazon.com Inc., the leading online book seller, also has no plans to sell the device, according to its manufacturer, Sony Electronics Inc. Amazon did not immediately return calls seeking comment. On Monday, Sony announced that Barnes & Noble's rival chain, Borders Group Inc., would be selling the e-reader at about 200 stores around the country, starting this summer. ____________ Read More / Source: ABC News