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Originally Posted by netrobot
I don't know where Entourage focused their marketing -- it certainly wasn't anywhere I was looking. If they focused on academia, that was a mistake. They should have marketed to EVERYONE and then marketed to academia HARDER. Increased volume would have provided margin to compete with newer models on price (for a time).
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Ditto.
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Originally Posted by kenjennings
Where did they go wrong?
Casual consumers couldn't see justification for the increased price/number of screens, because there was little unique software that integrated the two. While there was considerable developer enthusiasm for the device, little edge-specific software exists, because the company provided no support to developers. Entourage also missed the opportunities (pointed out by some here) to exploit a variety of markets where such a device would fit nicely. The management of the company and marketing effectiveness was legendary in its lameness.
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Well said.
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Originally Posted by kennyminot
I've never seen a single study - aside from people's individual experiences - that shows "eye strain" is worse on an LCD screen.
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But when so many people can 'experience' it, do we really need a study to justify it??
I dont think e-ink vs. LCD is
just a matter of personal preference...personally I cannot look at LCD screens for more than 8-10 hours a day...too much time in front of the laptop/computer, I can
feel the eye-strain...eyes become red/tired/irritated/water etc etc...& these are symptoms I have heard most people around me talk about...maybe your tolerance level is higher...but can anyone honestly tell me that they have
never felt tired eyes after hours of staring at the screen?? (I'm genuinely asking this as a question, its not meant to be rhetoric)
I do agree with you on some points that the e-ink doesnt "seem ready for consumer use yet"...but thats the problem with the E-ink technology itself... & frankly with so many new single screen devices that can switch between e-ink & LCD modes, I doubt e-ink would have a future unless they really update their technology fast...