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Originally Posted by Over
Robert, you're teasing us.  Just share with us any info about the 9" screen device Astak is preparing (or isn't anymore?).  |
Dear Over:
It is a valid question and I wish I knew.
I KNOW that several eBook Device factories in China DO already have the 9 inch out. But, they lack having a DRM porting. You can buy them but you only have 4-5 formats on there and neither Mobipocket or Adobe for DRM. There may be one exception: Jinke was indeed working on a 9 inch with Mobipocket... but not for the USA.
I do know that IREX had a really nice 10 or 11 inch that was pricey and they went out of business. Kindle had a 9.7 inch I believe and they stopped making it. So far, the 9 inch road is littered with failures.
Now, add to this that Kindle is selling a Wi-Fi 6 inch for $137 which is far below their cost to make it and ALL of the Asian factories are thinking the USA has gone NUTS! There is little talk right now about pursuing the 9 inch in the USA as it would have to be priced at less than $199 and that is a sure loser! And... then you have the iPad to compete with!
I am trying to tell it here as I see it. I could be wrong. But, I firmly believe that the reasons I list above are the big reasons for lessening the liklihood of the 9 inch!! It could change next month. Things happen very fast in this industry. But I have not seen any new word on what seemed immenant at one time!