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Originally Posted by leebase
Color me not surprised at all. I've long believed that the "only eInk is suitable for reading" folks were wrong. .
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I think this is how a lot of people feel. (Myself, not included.) I also don't think most people are avid readers really, so in most cases using a tablet or phone suit people just fine, both of which most people already own. A lot of people don't even know much about e-readers nor do they care.
I personally love my e-ink reader and wouldn't want to be without one. For the convenience of carrying books in a small device, for not having the clutter of physical books (I already have a ton as it is) and because I read a lot outside in bright light. Using a tablet or phone doesn't work for me, but I know it does for a lot of people.
I do also agree with Rizla on pricing. I see a lot of ebooks priced higher or close to the pricing on paper versions. Not to mention the fact that you can always pick up used paper copies for dirt cheap on Amazon. I don't think pricing factors all that much into the loss of sales though. I just think the majority of people have little need for an e-ink reader.