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Juicy D. Links · 07-28-2011, 01:35 PM

Interesting "rumour" ......

http://www.bgr.com/2011/07/28/does-a...-barnes-noble/

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We received a tip from an unproven source claiming to have knowledge of discussions within Apple to possibly purchase Barnes & Noble.
While this might seem like a strange move at first, it actually makes a whole lot of sense. Apple would be able to take Barnes & Noble?s vast digital library of books and publications, and fold them into Apple?s own iBooks store.
Apple would have no use for the NOOK, and that would likely be discontinued in this scenario. Apple could then convert some of the brick and mortar Barnes & Noble stores into Apple stores and close the rest. It?s out there, and with a price most likely around $1 billion to $1.5 billion, it might be a stretch
(though it would barely make a dent in Apple?s giant pile of cash). It also almost makes too much sense for Apple to do this, said another source of ours, mentioning that Apple doesn?t make moves that appear logical to most outside observers at the time. This unproven source also said that iTunes 11 would be released in September along with iOS 5 and iCloud, and will support reading iBooks on computers as well as textbook purchases and rentals.

JFK · 07-28-2011, 01:37 PM

interesting rumour

WebairGerard · 07-28-2011, 01:37 PM

that is interesting

marketsmart · 07-28-2011, 01:38 PM

thanks for the penny stock tip Jay...

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Juicy D. Links · 07-28-2011, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by marketsmart

thanks for the penny stock tip Jay...

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Rochard · 07-28-2011, 02:22 PM

Makes a ton of sense if you think about it. Gives them access to all of the books they need. They can convert some locations into apple stores, and kill of the rest. Win win.

L-Pink · 07-28-2011, 02:28 PM

"Apple doesn’t make moves that appear logical to most outside observers"

lol

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DateDoc · 07-28-2011, 04:50 PM

Can't see Apple buying BN.

KillerK · 07-28-2011, 05:01 PM

Makes too much sense to happen.

Dvae · 07-28-2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rochard

Makes a ton of sense if you think about it. Gives them access to all of the books they need. They can convert some locations into apple stores, and kill of the rest. Win win.

I agree at first you go WTF!!

But as you point out it does make a lot of sense not to mention the BN subscriber/membership Database would be another reason.

96ukssob · 07-28-2011, 06:40 PM

probably not the best purchase... who goes to book stores anymore? people who can't afford apple products mostly

mynameisjim · 07-28-2011, 06:51 PM

It makes business sense on some level, but it makes zero brand sense, and Apple is a brand first and foremost.

NaughtyRob · 07-28-2011, 07:45 PM

They should. Borders are all closing down. No other competition for Amazon.

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