Sabra休刊

I give them points for recogizing that things are changing and for them to change their business strategy. Unlike some companies who try to claw and keep doing what they've beendoing for years to the detriment of company shareholders.

Well.. it's a trend that's going on at the moment.. But, nothing beats a life size poster of an Idol or 2D though.. Printed are for those special ones..

When the tablet/e-reader finally gets here it will be a whole new world.

Well, I personally believe the cost has a major impact on the industry of printed materials, such as newspapers, magazines and periodicals. Images off tend to be free, while the same images printed in magazines can run up to 10 dollars. In today's economy, it is likely that the demand for these "luxuries" are quite low.

it's interesting that a lot magazines are physically disappearing but they are transitioning to the web. I a lot of people don't buy magazines anymore, they go to the web for their information.

aw dammit (>_<) I love 2d girls, but Japanese Idols are so hot. This is truly a loss for all men (!_!)...and dolphins.

Adapting to change is one way to maintain a healthy business.

most printed magazines will dissapear soon thanks to the internet

2D and 3D are equally yum in their own ways!

It's too bad more and more magazines have been ending their production. It kind of makes me feel sad... I personally love hanging around and reading magazines.

Lifetime supply of 2D mags for sure!
I do read 3D magazines, but those are usually either news or celebrity tabloids. Nothing worth keeping.

Jpeg... no wait... PNG! and lifetime supply of 2D mags.
2D mags the top selling ones? Reminds me of a certain article about Japans demographic situation a few days ago. @_@

*drolls* LOL!, Of Course 2D!!!

If the idols looks just as nice on 72ppi as they did on 300+dpi, I dont' mind.

Yeah know.. I prefer my Health material online.. in Picture format, or video.. or certain reasons.. but, Leaving a copy of playboy lying around is always good for guests that come over. Gives them reading material.

I bought many Sabra magazines in 2007... Cute Girls... LOL

i stiff prefer printed ver for my WC sessions :3

Even Sabra has given up? Things does not look well here in Japan eh.

Anyway, 2D always wins, no questions about it Danny ^_^

I LOVE SABRA!! i've always enjoyed the photos from Sabra

rather have my dolphin health supply on my hard-drives, easier storage, usage and better discretion. Prefer 2D mags though if picture, since 3D supply are covered by video

2D

こういった記事を見ると時代を感じる。
サラバ　サブラｗ
I read this article, and I felt the times.
ByeBye　Sabra

Jpeg and 2D mags ftw! Going online is a lot better imo. they can get international customers to subscribe now.
and in a few years e-readers will be standard almost everywhere.

well there are lots more fishes in the ocean ^w^

wot?!?!?! no more sabra for me?! my fav idol mag... ( T3T)涙...

jpeg is easier to hide. ;p And easier to obtain.

Everything's slowly going digital, its only a matter of time anyway.

changing with the times is a pretty crucial strategy for most business...

All good things do come to an end as always say. *Salute* Ten years of publication is indeed something to begin with.

I'd take 2D over 3D. 2D are cuter. But then again, I wouldn't be 'using' them the same way boys might do.
And I do like magazines...solid media, that you can hold, instead of everything digital, which is why I love DVD's and books n stuff.

i cant wait!!!! macross rules!

2D = SUPERIOR

more moe~~~

Would prefer 2D mags if its available in my place because we can get the feeling of flipping the page not clicking it.

2D > 3D ??

I don't really mind as long as they continue with digital releases. I do find it a little weird though, sure they've gone from 100k sold magazines per month to 84k since October 2007, but by shutting it down completely they lose 84k customers. And that doesn't sound like a wise thing to me...

2D is the way to go

No question for me really.

2D > 3D
In all ways, from personality, to cuteness, to healthcare. I like 2D girls! XD

Haven't renewed my Playboy subscription but seem to be buying Megamis and Nyan Types every month. Wonder if the Japanese are doing the same?

I do like 3d girls too but it's harder to find one that I like as much as 2d girls. Just not as cute and will often look trashy with fake oppai. Thus, why I did not renew my Playboy subscription. 30 year old women with overly sized double D oppai = not cute to me. 18-21 year old college girls with natural oppai = more likely to be something I want to see.

For physical copies vs jpegs. I like to have both. I plan on scanning some of my books because I can't bring them with me around the world very easily.

The economic recession has caught with the gravure idol industry and taking Sabra down first :<

jpeg definitely cos i can zoom/enlarge it. ('~')

it figures, dolphin will now be safe from paper cuts.

ah erika toda!! kawaii~~~

btw, what's the japanese word for 'pretty'?
sometimes kawaii = cute and i want to describe more towards pretty/hot...

Sorry, but never heard of Sabra. I still prefer pinted magazines though, like Hobby Japan.

A pity they are closing down...credit is still due for what they have been doing though....

I would prefer 2D mags... :D

Neither printed nor jpeg, flesh and blood please.

Magazines and newspapers are suffering from websites.

What's important is whether a business like Sabra can transition its regular readers to a subscription for a website instead of buying the magazine.

The problem many media businesses have on the internet is getting people to pay for access. So far, most newspapers have offered their websites free, which obviously can't continue for ever.

that's the cry of a million hot-blooded men you hear. arghh
with sabra gone, what is now the japanese equivalent of fhm?

The Otakus have taken over. Join us or PARISH. MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA >D

Sad. I've always preferred printed material than jpeg. Be it 2D or 3D. If I had the choice I'd print all my jpeg stuff on poster paper...sadly I can't find any service like that here.

I saw news about that last week. Gotta get the last ever issue when it'll be published.

Erika Toda FTW!
awwww~ no more printed Sabra T_T