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Originally Posted by kartu
e-Ink reader hardware is VERY different from mobile platform. "E-Ink programming" is "calculate updated UI, update the screen, switch to sleep mode" => VERY different from what one does on mobile platform.
It is technically possible to build crazy android version, but it's a huge effort.
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Have you used the new nook touch at all? Or any of the other android based e-ink readers out there (by companies with alot less money than Sony, which puts into question "huge effort")? Android works very well when it is edited to suit.
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Originally Posted by kartu
So what incentive is left for Sony to do it? Just having an over-hyped buzzword in the list? Makes no sense.
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Better developer support (IE: taking the "load" off of Sony developers). Ability to hire cheaper less specialized programming talent. Easier to translate "user experience" between reader and android App. Easier to update reader software. Cheaper, cheaper, cheaper.