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Originally Posted by Rizla
I think a large e-ink device like the mobius will always be at best a niche product. For example, not that many people read sheet-music. I think the Mobius is more a show-case of what Sony can do with the new technology. It is important to them that the e-ink display is lighter and more flexible than existing screens. Maybe the new T3 incorporates this type of screen but smaller. I think that is possible. Sony is an innovator (or used to be).
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I think so too, if you trust latest rumours, apple and samsung are working on 12" to 13" Tablets.
http://www.macrumors.com/2013/07/22/...-13-inch-ipad/
http://www.technobuffalo.com/2013/07...-in-the-works/
I think the Trend for larger-screen Tablets makes sense and also Samsung with their S-Pen Technique provide a relatively good way for taking notes and etc.
If the rumours turn out to be true it will be a difficult situation for Sony to gain market shares and also they should consider releasing the Sony 13 Slate earlier than those tablets. This would make it even more a niche product, but it has some advantages like a longer battery life, low weight and a matte display (maybe also durability) But I still think most people would be prefer a smooth tablet over the slow and static display of the E-Ink Pearl technology
So when they enter the market and at which price will be very interesting especially if there is a large threat of substitute products such as the large-screen Readers from 2 of the largest Tablet makers in the world^^