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Originally Posted by cfrizz
Why does everyone insist on an either or situation?
Now stop looking for things to debate, fret, argue, speculate about and go read a damn book!    |
Everyone does rise up to take the bait, but I don't think it's really over whether e-ink readers are better or worse than tablets. There is an underlying worry that ereaders disappear like the dodo bird and small independent bookstores.
Many MR members, like you, are very happy reading on multiple devices, so it's not a issue. But if one rereads these posts, it's clear that several of us strongly prefer e-ink, and losing that option would be a very significant loss.
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Originally Posted by charmian
What does it mean for tablets to win? I think Leebase covered it well in his answer. More stable e-ink reader prices (lack of large price drops), fewer new models coming out, less competition in the market. In other words, this is not as great for consumers.
......I don't think it can be denied that tablets are a factor.
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Exactly. Will they stabilize as a static niche market, or just be phased out - I think that's the real question.
