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Originally Posted by SeaBookGuy
Seattle being so uber-techie I think many folks here read on their Smartphones, rather than dedicated devices.
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I'm from the NW as well. The demographic you're describing isn't so much techie as it is relatively young, and eReaders are an easier sell to older people, who are still attached to and sometimes even welcome dedicated devices. Then there are people who own smartphones but wanted an eReader for other reasons. Most of my friends are baffled by my interest in Kindles, Nooks and Sony Readers (since, in their view, an iPad would be infinitely better).
I own a rather versatile Android smartphone (not an iPhone, Mr. Seattle) with various reading apps installed, but squinting at a tiny screen for hours isn't a pleasant experience. I like the flexibility of smartphones, but the last thing I need to do after staring at an LCD screen all day is to blink at another one while riding home on the train. And even if I liked iOS, I wouldn't think of getting an iPad until they addressed the gimped resolution on their otherwise enviable IPS panels.
I tend to have my phone out while reading -- and not only to receive calls. If the book I'm reading inspires me, then I'll pull out my phone's keyboard and start typing. If I want to post about something I've read, I'll do it on my phone.
The extra features on readers are a good thing for retired people who might be interested in tech as well (not all old people are technophobic) but can't always afford new gadgets. I like the idea they're able to send email using their Kindles' wifi or 3G. I'm glad they have that option.