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Old 10-27-2010, 01:18 PM   #23
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I get that "vibe" from the market too. People don't understand what sets e-ink and tablets apart.

While the new Kindle screen is very nice, it still isn't "paper-white."

I suspect, if and when an e-ink display can be made that is truly, blindingly bright white, it will affect the market's perception.

In parallel, if a good looking colour e-ink display can be built, it might be the thing that sways some of the market away from tablets to e-readers.

The choice would then become one of "month long battery, VERY easy on the eyes, no moving images" versus "short battery life, video but kind of tiring on the eyes."

I don't think most people appreciate e-ink as much as we "the converted" do.

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Regarding the NOOKcolor: it IS a tablet, not an e-reader.

Perhaps B&N bet on the right horse though and market ignorance will gut e-ink device sales.

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