WE HAVE BEEN sceptical of the hypePad since it was first announced in 2010. We argued that die-hard fans of Apple would have shallow interest in the product. This kind of interest frequently dies out after purchase; those who choose accessories over practical value would just get bored with the hypePad.
As expected, the primary function of this DRM-laden gadget is starting to disappoint and hypePad magazine sales are slumping. It turns out that Steve Jobs is "not the saviour of journalism" that some were hoping for him to be, alleges this one report:
It verily could according to this article by WWD.com. Statistics from the Audit Bureau of Circulations reveal that by the end of 2010 - which is just two days away now - magazine sales on the iPad were seriously drooping.
Comments
The Mad Hatter
2011-01-16 13:46:36
So if it helped Apple sell a few more tablets, and didn't cost much, Apple would go along.
The news industry has a huge problem. But it isn't Apple. It's themselves.
If you haven't, read 'Feed' by Mira Grant. She gives a good description of what's wrong with the media.
Dr. Roy Schestowitz
2011-01-16 16:06:03