Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals

X

Book publishers who are trying to control the sale of e-books into Australia are now in discussions with Apple re the supply of e-book content for a new tablet device that Apple is tipped to launch in the second quarter of 2010.Apple has also had discussions with several Australian publishing groups re the supply of local content, say sources. The new Apple device is set to take on the Sony e-book reader and the Kindle from Amazon.

According to Reuters, European analyst Yair Reiner of Oppenheimer wrote that the device will cost around US$1000, and Apple hopes to sell 1 million per month, after a release in March or April.

The device will feature a 10.1-inch multitouch LCD screen; Apple is also reportedly offering book publishers a more generous revenue cut than the one offered by Amazon’s Kindle. A more expensive version of the device will have an OLED screen developed and manufactured by LG Display.

SmartHouse first tipped that Apple was looking at delivering an e-book reading capability for its new tablet 12 months ago.

Insiders are saying that Apple will need at least 5-6 weeks of inventory before going live. SmartHouse has been told that long-time Apple partner Foxconn has already placed orders for millions of components set to be used in the new device.

Reuters reports that Apple has approached book publishers to distribute its content electronically and has offered them a revenue cut of 70 per cent without requiring exclusivity, Reiner told the news service.

He said that compares favorably to the Kindle’s 50 per cent deal, and that Kindle only offers a 70 per cent cut to publishers that give Amazon exclusive rights.

4Square Media Banner Ads Update at 5 July JSAU05JUL1 Buddy 728x90 1 Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
FA 979 HN MDF SG14 14gen 728x90 1 Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
728x90 Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
4Square Media Banner Ads Update at 5 July JSAU05JUL1 MR 728x90 1 Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
BlueAnt 4SQM PumpAirUltra 728x90px Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
HAIER Series 600 FLW HPD Pairs 728x90 1 Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
BEL2535 BPB024 4SQ Banners 728x90 Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
Skullcandy 728x90 1 Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
GOTHAM 728px x 90px Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
JBL TourPro3 728x90 Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
Westan 728x90px Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
Marshall 728x90 1 Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
ChannelNews AZ100 728x90 Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
ELX DIG Crosscat Promo 728x90 Mar25 Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
FLOODLIGHT 2024 Banner 728x90px Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
appliance retailer leaderboard may 728x90 Hitachi updated Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
Hisense KV BannerAd 728 90 Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
728 x 90 Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
MOTO 36331576 Q3 Ad Banners 728x90 2 Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
Uniden Channelnews SoloX July 2024 728x90 1 Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
AU X8 Banner 728x90 Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
250527 SAV Channel news June25 Leaderboard 728x90 1 Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
Px7 S3 728x90 1 Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
728x90 Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals
Flick of a switch 728x90 1 Apple Tablet March 2010 Launch Book Publishers Cut Deals


YOU MAY ALSO LIKE