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Originally Posted by HansTWN
The point is, how much more would people pay for the "unbreakable" screen? I am sure device makers would want to charge a lot more for it. The only reason they make money at current prices is because people upgrade so often (unless they subsidize the reader with their store). You can't expect the perfect reader for US$60. Would people be willing to spend $150.- instead?
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It should allow for the development of smaller, lighter devices. People may pay more for that. It should reduce the failure rate of devices. People may pay more for that. It may reduce the support costs for the vendor as well, especially companies like Amazon who replace units with very few questions asked. That may make the company more willing to absorb the potential increased cost of the screen. It should reduce the manufacturing costs (at least outside of the screen) due to fewer materials, a lower part count, and a simplified manufacturing process. That may offset any potential increase in the cost of the screen.