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Skip Wyona · 08-29-2011, 08:40 AM

What do I want in a better e-reader? OK.
Firstly, I separate functions between an book e-reader and a tablet. I want a Kindle to be a better e-book reader for text based books only, not a tablet that performs multiple functions. I want a new Kindle to offer a better device than the B&N Nook Touch and a more reliable device than the iRiver Story HD with the support that Amazon is noted for. I would like to see the following: a 768 x 1024 resolution touch screen; support for epub and an improved e-ink design that does not flash to black in screen refresh. In other words a competitor to the newer e-book devices with Amazon's support and book publishing capability. I do not want an Amazon tablet. If I wanted a tablet, I would do what other consumers have done and buy an iPad. Amazon is welcome to enter the tablet market but it must first improve upon it's bread 'n butter business model based on the Kindle. Releasing 2 different devices seems to me to be the way to go. I do not want a hybrid Kindle that competes with tablets, just an improved cheap e-book reader.

08-29-2011, 08:40 AM	#331
Skip Wyona Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 21188 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: none	My wishes for the Kindle 4 What do I want in a better e-reader? OK. Firstly, I separate functions between an book e-reader and a tablet. I want a Kindle to be a better e-book reader for text based books only, not a tablet that performs multiple functions. I want a new Kindle to offer a better device than the B&N Nook Touch and a more reliable device than the iRiver Story HD with the support that Amazon is noted for. I would like to see the following: a 768 x 1024 resolution touch screen; support for epub and an improved e-ink design that does not flash to black in screen refresh. In other words a competitor to the newer e-book devices with Amazon's support and book publishing capability. I do not want an Amazon tablet. If I wanted a tablet, I would do what other consumers have done and buy an iPad. Amazon is welcome to enter the tablet market but it must first improve upon it's bread 'n butter business model based on the Kindle. Releasing 2 different devices seems to me to be the way to go. I do not want a hybrid Kindle that competes with tablets, just an improved cheap e-book reader.