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Originally Posted by DuckieTigger
The benefits of an eink ereader come with cons as well. There is for example: Slow fragile display, only black and white, horrible implementation of browsing or pdf support.
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I'm not sure ereader displays are significantly more fragile than tablet displays and since ereaders are a lot lighter they're probably less prone to breaking the display if it's dropped.
Slower displays don't really matter when it comes to reading. Turning a page is faster on my my Nook 3, which is probably my slowest ereader, than on any paper book. I can't imagine anyone complaining how long it takes to turn the page of a paper book except possibly on the last page of a novel with a really exciting ending.
As for black and white I see that as an advantage for most readers. I suspect the vast majority of ereader users use them for novels and color displays would probably provide some drawbacks.
Browsing and PDF support aren't qualities one looks for in an ereader. For that you need a tablet. Just as you wouldn't use an ereader for walking through gravel or hot pavement, you'd use shoes.
Barry (aka the smartass)