Starting this summer, The New York Times, The
Washington Post and The Boston Globe will offer the Kindle DX at a reduced price to selected readers in exchange for long-term subscription commitments. News execs hope the Kindle DX may
enable a return to the subscriber model and provide a format that is more conducive to displaying advertising.
However, some publishers take issue with Amazon controlling the relationship
with subscribers and setting prices. Gannett, USA Today and News Corp. are reportedly aligning themselves with Amazon's competitors, which include Plastic Logic and the Sony Reader. Hearst is
developing its own e-reader, which is expected to launch this year.
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