Thread: Why don't e-readers try to offer more extra functions (mp3 player, games...)?
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Old 04-23-2018, 01:49 PM   #66
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Originally Posted by azayn View Post
I don't see why immersion reading must be done using the same device. What's wrong with playing the audiobook on your smartphone while reading along on an e-reader?
I agree. When you start adding mp3 players, text to speech conversions, games, etc., then the ereader starts getting bigger, heavier, and fast battery drains. Which entirely defeats the purpose of why most of us purchased ereaders to begin with.
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