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Larla · 02-18-2018, 02:26 PM

The area of a 7" screen compared to a 6" screen is 36% larger. However the price of 7" e-readers are typically 100% higher (Kobo and Amazon).

In terms of electronics parts cost I don't see much difference between the two sizes. They have added waterproofing and orange lighting in the larger models but I suspect that is done more to justify the price increase without much cost increase.

Many people would be quite happy with a 7" paperwhite without those two features at a $40 price increase.

The question is are we being taken advantage of by having to pay double the price in order to get 36% more viewing area?

02-18-2018, 02:26 PM	#1
Larla Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 5262189 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Katy, TX Device: Samsung Tab S5E 12" Tablet	Price of Larger E-readers The area of a 7" screen compared to a 6" screen is 36% larger. However the price of 7" e-readers are typically 100% higher (Kobo and Amazon). In terms of electronics parts cost I don't see much difference between the two sizes. They have added waterproofing and orange lighting in the larger models but I suspect that is done more to justify the price increase without much cost increase. Many people would be quite happy with a 7" paperwhite without those two features at a $40 price increase. The question is are we being taken advantage of by having to pay double the price in order to get 36% more viewing area?