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Originally Posted by Sil_liS
I thought of another reason why people might want to argue over what makes a device an ereader: location in stores. I mean even if most prefer to buy online, some like to see how the device works before they buy it. Today the ereader section has only E-ink. Tomorrow...
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And you get a variant of what can happen in a bookstore, when a title that fits more than one category gets shelved. Where does it get put?
A dedicated reader like a Sony Reader or nook is an easy call. A device like an iPad which can display ebooks but can do other things is another matter. But for the most part, consumer electronics tend to be in the same area, so finding the alternatives won't be that hard. And I think most folks will have a general idea of what they are looking for going in, and simply want to see one in person, so I don't see it being a huge issue.
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Dennis