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Originally Posted by dmaul1114
I agree with all those. Single function gadgets don't have a place in the mainstream with the success of things like the iPhone, netbooks etc.
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That's just not true, when the single function device is a lot better than the multi-function device at doing its single function they still do just fine, just look at how many cameras, mp3 players etc. that are still sold despite other devices also having those features.
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Something that can be a great eReader and also do internet, e-mail, movies, music, games etc. etc. is what will really take off and expand the market for eBooks.
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The best ways to increase the ebook market are quite simple, lower prices on the hardware and ebooks combined with better mainstream marketing.
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There may be dedicated readers for a long time, but they will be a small part of the eBook market in the future IMO.
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A long time in the future they may be a small part of the market, but for a number of years they are going to be far the largest active part of the market, other devices may theoretically make up a larger part of the market sooner, but simply having an ebook reader on a smartphone or netbook is nowhere near the same thing as one being used actively.