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Nook Will Be Sold (Almost) Only Online
wired.com - 30 days ago
Nook Will Be Sold (Almost) Only Online
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In a curious case of inverting expectations, Amazon and Barnes & Noble are switching roles. Last week Amazon announced that it would begin same-day shipping in some large cities, in an effort to further marginalize brick and mortar stores. Now Barnes & Noble is squandering a major ...
paidcontent.org - 30 days ago
Barnes & Noble Won't Sell Nook To Go In All Stores
— paidcontent.org — Its 700-plus U.S. stores should give Barnes & Noble an edge in the contest for e-reader dollars... but many won’t be selling the actual Nook on site. Instead, I was told as a customer, the booksellers will order a device for in-store customers ... (more) Barnes & Noble Won't Sell Nook To Go In All Stores

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aws.amazon.com - 30 days ago
Amazon Relational Database Service
— aws.amazon.com — MySQL as a web service from Amazon. Interesting.  ★ ... (more) Amazon Relational Database Service

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amazon.com - 28 days ago
Amazon PayPhrase
— amazon.com — What is Amazon PayPhrase? PayPhrase is an easy-to-remember shortcut to shipping and payment information in your Amazon.com... account. Use it for Express Checkout at Amazon.com and across the web. Why Should I Use a PayPhrase? Create your PayPhrase (more) Amazon PayPhrase

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Switched — ... available in all stores during the launch of the device. Wired reports that most locations should have the e-readers in stock by early 2010. It seems the Nook might be further alienating loyal B&N shoppers because member discounts will not apply to digital content. [From: ...

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