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Originally Posted by DrChiper
I have never understood why ereader devices did not use wireless (inductive) charging in the first place and allowing bluetooth / wifi for file exchange. In that manner the devices could be really "sealed" and made water/dust proof.
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It is less efficient than wired charging, and more expensive to implement. Also, people already have cables laying around, making the eReader cheaper to produce.
It is not a technical problem that hinters making a water/dustproof reader, including ports - Only costs - Likely meaning that manufacturers believe, also likely right, that it is only a niche number of consumers who would pay for such a thing.