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Originally Posted by ZodWallop
Barry, one does not have to replace the other.
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No, it's not a requirement that if there's a touch screen there's no buttons, but since prices are so low it's natural that they left the buttons out. That was my point, that the touch screen was there to make navigating easier and since it was there it gave them an opportunity to eliminate the buttons and their cost.
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I do wonder what it says that the high-end e-ink device also has page turn buttons. I guess it means that people willing to spend more on a reader refuse to accept change?
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I wonder about this, too. I wonder if one of Amazon's motivations in the Voyage was to answer the constant call for buttons. Or for almost buttons.
I think that kind of backs up my other point, that buttons were eliminated to save money but since a lot of customers ask for them they'll provide them for those willing to pay.
Of course all of this is just my speculation. I have no knowledge or insight into Amazon's reasoning. This just seems like a logical explanation to me.
Barry