01-27-2010, 04:09 PM | #121 | |
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01-27-2010, 05:15 PM | #122 | |
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Yeah, this isn't a device that's meant to replace e-ink for the avid reader who's reading for hours on end day in and day out. But that's a pretty small niche. As you note, most people read more casually and an LED screen is fine for reading 30 minutes here, an hour there, everyonce in a while. Most people aren't avid readers and spend more time watching TV and movies, goofing on the internet, listening to music etc. With reading the occasional book, magazine, newspaper etc. on the side. This device is catered to them. Apple is after the mainstream. Not the niche of avid readers that e-ink devices cater too. That's a sizable niche, and one that should keep dedicated e-ink readers around. Apple has just not shown any inclination in recent years to create products aimed at niches. Now it may end up being a niche product. But they're banking on it selling to a bigger market than e-ink readers. Which is why they went that route vs. making a dedicated e-reader. |
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01-27-2010, 05:38 PM | #123 |
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Here in Australia we constantly have problems getting eBooks in right formats due to distribution restrictions etc etc. If the iPad combined with the iBooks site make books and mags as easy as iTunes makes n music then I will be running to the Apple store. I know many people dont like Apples restrictive practices but if its easy, it works and it does what I want then they have me sold.
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01-27-2010, 08:40 PM | #124 |
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Reading on LCD has never bothered my eyes, actually, though I believe those who say they have a problem with it. Reading on a CRT was more of an issue, perhaps because of the refresh rate, but even there I was able to do so for hours at a time. (I've been working in the computer field for over 20 years.)
I do prefer reading light colored text on a dark background on LCD, however. Hopefully that will be an option on the iPad. (Allowing Stanza to run would be fine for my needs.) |
01-27-2010, 10:22 PM | #125 |
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Yeah, it seems like it will have different e-reader programs, so I see no reason it wouldn't be easy to change font style, color etc. Pretty sure one of the book programs showed a drop down menu of different fonts in the demo today.
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01-27-2010, 10:32 PM | #126 | |
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