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Old 02-26-2009, 10:28 AM   #18
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Originally Posted by nelsonescorcio View Post
Nothing new, really.

No better contrast (same screen as others), not faster, not anything.
Touchscreen? What in the hell for? Touchscreens seem cool, and it is "chic" to have one.
But no advantages at all - on the contrary!

Besides, and as many already said, no Epub?

I cantīt see what can this device offer to someone who as an Sony Reader, Kindle, iRex ou Cybook... And for those who have not already bought a dedicated e-reading device, will most probably prefer something that as proven itself on the market.

On last thing: is THERE market for all the players comming out? I doubt.
I only know I speak for myself, but...

I would like a touch screen, mostly because I don't like buttons.
As far as I know (checked the Famous E-book Reader Matrix on the wiki) they all use the same screen...
As they say themselves: more formats are coming
Kindle: US only
Sony: US only, only the 505 is (officially) available in Europe
iRex: has only 8 and 10" screens
CyBook: so, what does that offer that those others don't? (except that is its a different reader)
BeBook/Hanlin/EZ Reader/any other name: see CyBook
And maybe I'm looking for something new...

Lastly: yes, I think so. The more players there are, the more people will buy them, the more players will be made, the cheaper they get, the more people will buy them...
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