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Originally Posted by Sil_liS
Yes, but to get an idea whether you prefer E-ink or LCD, the best would be to have them side-by-side. Also you would need the same content, that should mean books and magazines, and probably even comics. And there is a higher chance that the staff will know how to operate an LCD rather than an E-ink.
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Given the attempted simplicity of dedicated reader interfaces, I don't see a big issue with store staff not knowing how to do the basics on an eInk device. The device manufacturer
wants something the user can pick up, fiddle with, and figure out without a manual or assistance. That may not be what they actually produce, but is likely to be a design goal.
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This is not a problem for the people who know what they are looking for, but for those who want to buy their first ereader, first impression counts the most.
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Possibly. But I think it likely that the majority of folks buying their first ereader won't walk in knowing nothing whatsoever and making the choice based in what attracts them in the store. There are too many online sources of information and reviews to give them a general idea of what's out there, and I expect most buyers to have at least some idea of what is out there and what they might prefer. Hands on comparison won't be eInk vs LCD so much as "I want an eInk reader. Which one best suits me?" or "I want a tablet to read ebooks and do other things. iPad or Android model?"
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Plus my point was that as we get more and more LCD color readers, eventually store managers will get the fact that they can go in the reader section, and depending on sales, they might decide that most E-ink devices aren't worth the space on the shelf. If enough people start saying that if it has LCD then it's not a real reader, the shelf space might be reserved for E-ink a while longer.
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Assuming there is a "reader" section.
But retail shelf space is allocated based on what
sells. If people buy eInk, eInk will get shelf space. The above seems to presume that LCD will win the retail battle, as far more people will prefer it to eInk. I'm not sure that's the case you want to make.
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Dennis