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Old 09-04-2011, 11:23 AM   #49
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I still don't agree that anything LCD should be referred to as an e-reader. Most of them are multi-purpose devices to begin with and IMO e-ink or like technology that is dedicated for reading should be the only one referred to as an e-reader.
I do understand what you're getting at, but disagree. There were "e-reader" devices before e-ink existed (some LCD-based). Sure, the current Kindles (and other e-ink devices) are clearly built primarily for reading books. The situation is muddied a little when Amazon sells apps and games for their e-ink device, and adds social media features etc.

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I'm sure Amazon is not going to market this as an e-reader, but as a multifunctional device that can also be used to read books via their Kindle App.
I wouldn't be surprised if Amazon markets their tablet with the Kindle name and sells reading as one of its primary functions, just as B&N calls theirs a Nook. Of course, they will also heavily market the other functions of the device, tied into their own App store and music/video catalogs.
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