Trends show it's too early to close the book on digital text "Don't slam the cover on digital books just yet.Readers hungry for a good page-turner will still turn to bookstores and libraries, but cheaper computers and changing consumer habits suggest that electronic books, or e-books, still have a future." Cape Times 2003-09-17

   
E-books still have a future, courtesy changing habits "Readers hungry for a good page-turner will still turn to bookstores and libraries, but cheaper computers and changing consumer habits suggest that electronic books, or E-books, still have a future." The Indian Express 2003-09-16

The Future of eBooks "The week of September 7 will not be remembered as one of the better weeks in the history of ebooks. Barnes & Noble announced they were leaving the ebook business." Pocket PC Thoughts 2003-09-16

'E' in e-books doesn't mean everyone "Nothing defines the difference between technology and culture better than the reaction to last week's announcement by the giant bookseller Barnes & Noble that it will discontinue selling e-books." The Globe and Mail 2003-09-15

Olathe Northwest gives students hand-held computers LJ World.com 2003-09-05

E-Books, Once Upon a Future Time "Readers hungry for a good page-turner will still turn to bookstores and libraries, but cheaper computers and changing consumer habits suggest that electronic books, or e-books, still have a future." Wired News 2003-09-14

Whatever Will Be Will Be Free on the Internet New York Times 2003-0914

Gale Introduces Virtual Reference Database; Announces Distribution Agreement with Product News Network "Gale has announced a new program that integrates e-reference books in a database interface. To be released in October 2003, Gale Virtual Reference Library is designed to allow libraries to select from an initial collection of more than 50 reference sources--encyclopedias, almanacs, and series--to create a customized, integrated online information service." EContentMag 2003-09-12

Consortium to push eBook business "Nineteen electronics companies, publishing houses and other firms announced Wednesday they will set up a consortium Oct. 1 to promote the use of eBooks and the devices that display them." The Japan Times 2003-09-11

E-books still have a future, hope publishers "Don't slam the cover on digital books just yet.Readers hungry for a good page-turner will still turn to bookstores and libraries, but cheaper computers and changing consumer habits suggest that electronic books, or e-books, still have a future." The Economic Times 2003-09-16

HP Labs develop ebook prototype "Conventional computer screens or handheld devices are certain to become obsolete as the electronic information we view increases in complexity and richness.  Looking towards this next generation of leaner viewing devices, researchers at HP Labs Bristol have designed and built a Digital Media Viewer prototype to investigate how we will interact with digital information in the (not too distant) future." Gizmo.com.au 2003-09-16

MSI Chooses E-Book Systems' Digital Flip Technology Yahoo Finance 2003-09-05

Digital devices move into homes "Digital convergence in the home was the main theme at the huge IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin last week, where the world's largest technology makers showcased their latest devices."  The New Zeeland Herald 2003-09-05

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