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The model is changing to razors and blades or printers and ink. Take your pick. Even the eReader manufactures admit it. With the cost of books going up they are now able to lower the upfront cost from the reader and move it to the books.
I agree with kennyc, until eInk has color and refreshes faster it is a has been. The DRM exclusivity issue for me is the biggest issue. Why does Amazon not allow Mobipocket and ePub on the same reader when they do not have a problem with other devices that can do just as much damage eroding their marketshare. I preordered the EXOPC. Compared to the eReaders it is bulky, heavy and lacks eInk. But I can get on the Net, buy books directly from the net, read any magazine or newspaper or book. If it is proprietary I can download the executable onto the Slate. I also can enjoy multimedia content. You cannot do that easily and sometimes not at all with eReaders. The other issue is cost but these Slates are going to get a lot better very quickly and be very competitive.
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