Foxit unveils ebook store for eSlick users

It looks like Foxit is trying to make some headway in the ebook market, or more specifically it looks like they are at least trying to keep up with the current giants of Amazon, Sony and Barnes & Noble by having an ebook store carrying their name.

Yes, similar to those three big players, Foxit has recently announced an ebook store for eSlick users. The strange part here is that the eSlick already offers support for the current Barnes & Noble ebook store. Given that, I cannot help but wonder why the new store.

That said, my curiosity aside, the new Foxit ebook store is going to boat 60,000 available titles. As far as the name, it has been dubbed the eSlick Store and was launched in partnership with Fictionwise LLC. And yes, for anyone keeping track and playing along at home — Fictionwise LLC is also owned by Barnes & Noble.

Bottom line, more choice is generally better, but this move just seems a little redundant and possibly confusing for any customers.

Read [Business Wire] Via [Engadget]