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Originally Posted by eenk
David, there is a fine but sometimes crucial difference between range and particular size. Being in range doesn't mean that a specific size is in manufacturing, as there might be no reasonable market for some sizes. Some reports in the past months suggest that the market for ebooks isn't that bright (albeit I'm sceptic about this), and with Amazon trying to fish at the low end, it will be interesting whether Kobo goes for the other end with a new screen size that would fragment the market even more, as growth is questionable.
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From what I've read, the market for ebooks is doing fairly well but smaller retailers are not. Ereaders on the other hand are not doing as well. The reason I've seen most often is that many people read their ebooks on their phone/phablet/tablet. Arguably, reading on an eInk screen is easier on the eyes, allows reading in bright light, gives a much longer battery life, etc. but carrying a second device is not many people's choice.
As for the screen size, going back a couple of years, Kobo was first out with the 6.8" screen so being first with a 7.8" screen is quite believable.