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The research firm Gartner predicts that the iPad will still dominate in the years to come, with sales next year estimated at nearly 70 million units. Devices running Android, such as the Nook Tablet, will be second, with 23 million. As people change the way they read, Barnes & Noble faces tough competition from discounters and online retailers in the market for traditional books. Barnes & Noble, which is based in New York, has struggled to turn a profit. Its much smaller rival, Borders Group Inc., sought bankruptcy protection and then liquidated its assets this year. In its most recent quarter, Barnes & Noble reported a narrower loss than a year earlier as its revenue edged up 2 percent to $1.42 billion.
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