Sad news–regardless of our displeasure with Gemstar’s proprietary approach. The company will no longer sell e-books or the related devices. Our sympathy to owners who were counting on new books in the Gemstar-blessed format.
A few specifics: “Effective immediately, we will no longer be selling eBook devices. To enable current users to purchase additional content, we will continue to sell content until 5 PM PDT on July 16, 2003, at which point we will cease to sell all books and periodical issues–either directly to customers or through Powells.com.”
Time for a universal e-book format at the consumer level?
(Via eBookWeb and Pocket PC Watch.)
