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Originally Posted by Deskisamess
My guess is that the majority of e-reader users just want to read on their dedicated e-ink device.
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I don't think that anyone is disputing that. Certainly not me as I readily acknowledged in an earlier post.
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Originally Posted by Deskisamess
The article about the Remarkable said they "shifted more than 27,000 units in preorder..." Estimates of Kindle sales from 2014 were more than 43,000,000 sold. And that was three years ago. 30k is a drop in the bucket compared to tens of millions, and the number has to be a lot higher now, 3 years after those numbers were estimated by Forbes.
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Good point. Remarkable was also a startup with no physical device ready to ship. In short, it was a gamble and many people are hesitant about risking their money on unknown entities.
A device with good note taking/sketching and reading capabilities would also appeal to users who have purchased larger ereaders such as the Sony and the Max. Of course, that still probably wouldn't quite add up to 43,000,000.
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Originally Posted by Deskisamess
When I want to read something that requires note taking and or highlights, I use an iPad. If I want to sketch something, I use my iPad Pro.
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And when I'm reading and want to make a note or do a quick sketch, I'd rather not have to juggle devices, particularly if I'm traveling or commuting.
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Originally Posted by Deskisamess
I see a device like the Remarkable as being a niche item...there will be users that want one. But not mainline users who want a good device with which to just plain read.
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Quite agree. However, I suspect that there are a good number of niche users out there. And i think a lot of people could be tempted with the right product at the right price. Unfortunately, nobody has come out with it yet.
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Originally Posted by Deskisamess
It will be interesting to see where the tech takes us over the next few years. I'm amazed at the improvements to the new Oasis when compared with my first Kindle, which was the 2nd gen model. And the differences from the second Paperwhite to this Oasis are amazing.
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Yes, I imagine there will be some changes on the horizon. Just hoping that they come sooner rather than later.