Thread: Why don't e-readers try to offer more extra functions (mp3 player, games...)?
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Old 03-24-2018, 05:15 AM   #27
John F
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Originally Posted by Keroberos View Post
Why e-readers no longer have any extra features comes down to the way the hardware and software are designed to preform it's primary function--displaying eBooks. They use the slowest, lowest power using CPUs and the minimum amount of system memory (RAM) necessary to keep the cost down. Adding any extra hardware features (MP3/audio-book playback, ability to play games, or a non crappy web browser) would significantly increase hardware cost. ...
I thought I read that the wifi hardware used on some (maybe most) ereaders included the bluetooth hardware? So there would be no additional cost (for hardware) for MP3/audio-book playback to be added?
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