Thread: so are new e-reader devices no longer a thing now?
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Old 05-04-2025, 09:59 AM   #36
John F
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Originally Posted by issybird View Post
You keep repeating this and don't acknowledge that choosing to buy at any particular time is more complicated than a simple yes or no. Ereaders, especially the premium devices, are not cheap and I'm sure there are many who can't/couldn't justify getting a new reader now if they've already got a perfectly serviceable device in play. They assume, however, and I think reasonably, that there will be an at least as good choice once they're in the market.
Maybe Kobo had this mindset when they brought out a 7" color ereader. The 7" BW is a saturated market. They would only get the occasional purchase of a 7" BW: those who need to replace thier current 7" or the geek who has to have the latest gadget; the 7" colour would open new sales/market.

Just a thought.
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