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Originally Posted by 3d0g
Google isn't ignoring tablets. Tablets are ignoring google. All it takes for Android hardware developers to get the Market is a license agreement with Google. If they don't want to do a deal, it isn't Google's fault.
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While it is true they would have to sign a licensing agreement to get the android market they also have to pass compatibility testing and have certain hardware built in or they won't be able to get the license. Examples are it would need a mic, GPS, camera and other hardware that a Colour E-reader and basic tablet do not really require. The option would be to include all this and the cost goes up by quite a bit or build the tablet the way you want and not access the market.
As it stands you can sideload any app that you really want plus you have access to a large number of apps through the market included. Seems like a good deal to me to get a cheap tablet while still getting to access all apps.
If you want to read more about the Android requirements there is lots here.
http://source.android.com/compatibility/index.html