A judge has ruled that Apple and publishers conspired to...

A judge has ruled that Apple and publishers conspired to keep e-book prices high. (Oct. 3, 2012) Credit: Bloomberg News

Are e-books a good deal?

This week, a Manhattan judge ruled that Apple conspired with five major book publishers to keep e-book prices high. The judge said Apple's deals with the publishers caused some e-book prices to rise 50 percent or more virtually overnight.

Apple has denied the charges and says it will appeal the ruling; the publishers settled to avoid a trial.

What do you think? Are e-books a good deal, or are the prices too high?

Please vote and leave a comment. Results and a selection of comments will appear in this Sunday's business section.

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