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Originally Posted by murraypaul
You have dedicated eInk readers because eInk isn't suitable for much else, the refresh rate is too slow and it is black and white only. It isn't a deliberate decision, but a hardware limitation. What would the benefit be of limiting an LCD device to reading only? If you don't want to surf the web, don't.
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Not sure where you came up with the idea I want to limit LCD devices, quite the opposite in fact, if you bothered to check my post and review history here I've been fighting for converged devices for years. At the same time, the first ebook reading devices were LCD. When eink came out LCD ebook reader technology stalled and fans of reading on a backlit screen were forgotten. Now due to the introduction of popular tablets, an LCD device is once again acceptable and technological advancements continue with them. The point is, the Nook Color is aimed squarely at reading content. Sure it can do other things like browse the web, and may even be hacked to do more, but the general public is going to use it for its intended purpose of reading several types of content in color.
Also, you asked what the benefits of the device for reading only. I'll be happy to answer that.
1. Backlit for reading in low light situations - huge benefit
2. Faster page turns
3. Color reading for comics, magazines, childrens books
4. Embedded video
I could come up with more but the point here is many of us are willing to shell out $250 for a high quality LCD device aimed at reading. I'll take the web browsing and applications because its there, but it isn't why I would buy the device. By sighting the limitations of eink you only point out the benefits of using LCD as a reader. Thanks.