Thread: Is the ereader dead?
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Old 02-24-2018, 12:58 PM   #55
John F
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Originally Posted by latepaul View Post
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The fact remains the thing that makes a dedicated ereader different from a tablet is the screen. Longer battery life is a consequence of the screen. Being lighter is a consequence of not needing so large a battery, because of the screen.

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Is weight still an advantage with eink? A Voyage (with 3G, 6") weighs 188g, a Galaxy S8 (5.8") weighs 155g. I'm guessing the S8's battery mah is twice that of a Voyage?
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