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Dr. Drib · 10-03-2009, 07:55 AM

I see the "econo-Kindle" as a good idea.

More and more players are releasing Readers (or what I call an "ebookieuse" [an "ebook I use"]) with a 5" display.

Ebookieuses are, indeed, coming down in price - perhaps not your price and with the speed you want - but nevertheless a little bit cheaper in the marketplace.

The marketplace for ebookieuses and the reading material that goes on them is increasing.

Find the right form factor (5"), offer a variety of sizes (think "televisions"); then, offer variety (think cell phones), and the market will continue to grow and diversify and become more competitive - as is already happening, in my opinion.

A virtual keyboard on a 5" econo-Kindle may be the next choice of three choices from Amazon.

Don

10-03-2009, 07:55 AM	#9
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,748 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	I see the "econo-Kindle" as a good idea. More and more players are releasing Readers (or what I call an "ebookieuse" [an "ebook I use"]) with a 5" display. Ebookieuses are, indeed, coming down in price - perhaps not your price and with the speed you want - but nevertheless a little bit cheaper in the marketplace. The marketplace for ebookieuses and the reading material that goes on them is increasing. Find the right form factor (5"), offer a variety of sizes (think "televisions"); then, offer variety (think cell phones), and the market will continue to grow and diversify and become more competitive - as is already happening, in my opinion. A virtual keyboard on a 5" econo-Kindle may be the next choice of three choices from Amazon. Don Last edited by Dr. Drib; 10-03-2009 at 08:03 AM.