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Originally Posted by queentess
My husband also reads on his iTouch, but I can't stand it. I can browse my online cookbook recipes on the thing, and that's about it for reading. eInk and lcd really are two completely different markets for ereaders (with some overlap, of course). My dad is a Convenience Guy -- he reads his iTouch on the go and when traveling and reads his Sony when he's at home.
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Think about it some. Not everyone who tries reading on an iPod touch, iPhone or any similar device likes the experience -- but PLENTY do. Those that do become far less likely to pay money for another reader when they already have one that fits in their pockets.
Ergo, these devices DO compete with eInk devices. While I think many folks would buy an lcd device over an eInk device even when comparing directly to make a purchase (ala Nook Color) -- the reality is people buy these devices for OTHER reasons. Then they discover they can ALSO use them as readers and THAT'S how they harm the eInk market most.
Lee