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Originally Posted by petrucci
Your math looks right.
I think that the rate of defects is related to the size of the screen. We may not be talking about a pixel failing. Instead we may be concerned with several contiguous capsules failing. However, it is still related to the size of the screen that is being produced. The more capsules that are produced, the greater the chance that there is a failure amongst them. Further, at 150 DPI like e-ink pearl, a capsule would not be any different in size than pixel on a high res screen. The pixels on Apple's retina displays would be smaller than the capsules.
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Even if there are capsules that don't work, the screen will still get to the market. The contrast will be affected, but that is all. The fact that the screen is bigger doesn't mean that the number of damaged capsules per pixel is any different.
This is what vizplex looks like
under the microscope. The sequence of images shows a page turn.
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Originally Posted by petrucci
Well, we could use Amazon's Kindle Dx as a base price. It is $299 and was just re-released. (Amazon produces e-readers that cost less than Sony's.)
You are right, it is not accurate to simply double the cost of the Kindle Dx, as all of the features such as speakers are not doubled in the new device. However, there are other factors that will likely cost more than double, such as the screen, based on an increased defect rate because of its size. Also the Dx does not have a touch screen.
Given the lack of information, I think that doubling the cost will give us some kind of ballpark estimate of the low end price. It would put it at $600. I still expect it to cost 1,000 or more based on the new screen technology.
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When the DX was released, the price was only 36% higher than that of the 6" device. The current larger difference is due to the fact that Amazon reduced the prices of the 6" readers in response to the competition. If there is competition for the DX, the prices will be reduced for it as well.
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Originally Posted by Feher
I was talking about M92 price in Europe without taxes (which is roughly 340$). But it is available at same price including taxes in US, so i see why there was slight misunderstanding.
Anyway, i understand that i shouldn't compare prices in this way. But Sony will still price it above the price of existing 9.7 inch readers.
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There are differences between the markets in Europe and the US. Devices are cheaper in the US.
The price of the device will depend on the functionality. An A4 ereader will cost more than an A4 digital notepad.