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Originally Posted by leebase
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
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I'll bring up the digital camera analogy again. I have plenty of devices that take photos, and they DO compete with digital cameras. I'm sure plenty of people are happy with a device that fits in their pocket and takes photos. But enough people want stand-alone cameras that it remains a healthy market.