Thread: Color Ereaders - An issue for though
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Old 01-16-2011, 10:15 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by WillysJeepMan View Post
I don't think that there will be many dedicated function color screen ereaders... they're going to be touchscreen color tablets that can be used as readers. With THAT, expect the demise of B&W dedicated ereaders. There isn't going to be a large enough market for the device at the price they will need to charge. The choice for consumers will be.... $150 for a color touchscreen tablet or $100 for a B&W ereader. They will overwhelmingly choose the $150 color device.
You have your numbers backwards, actually. A basic e-reader with an LCD screen costs less than one with an e-ink screen. I have a couple on my desk right now that I think are decent alternatives to E-ink based e-readers.
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