Then just say the whispernet for downloading books.
Saying free internet access makes it sound like the regular internet access is worthwhile.
Yes, it's great for downloading books, but it's slow and the browser sucks so it's pretty much useless for anything else.
And that will be a downside for them (if they don't fix it) once someone like Apple has a tablet out with a color screen, and full internet browsing and other features.
Again, a device like that is what will sell in the mainstream. For textbooks too--average college students don't read much outside of class (if they even read for class!) so they'd be much more likely to buy something they can surf the net on, watch videos, etc. etc. and also buy their books for cheaper--vs. something that only does the latter.
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Originally Posted by kamm
Why are you people keep repeating this silly non-sequitur about tablets all the time, I don't know - tablets are not comparable to eReaders any way (battery life, eye strain, weight, thickness, purpose etc), let's forget this once and forever.
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True, but that only applies to avid reader. Most people, especially younger generations, aren't avid readers. Things like music, movies, internet etc. have long ago surpassed reading in filling peoples free time.
I'll always want an ereader, for the reasons you want. But people who read maybe a handful of novels a year are never going to shell out for one. But they'll buy the latest tech gadget that lets them surf the net, watch movies, listen to music, play games etc. and maybe buy an ebook or two since they're multi function tablet does that too.
And of course, eventually there will probably be new screen technology that can do all that stuff and be as easy on the eyes. But until then, even LCD screens are fine for those who seldom read for more than an hour or two.
I'd consider such a device for PDFs if it had good highlighting and note-taking with a stylus since I seldom read and annotate that type of stuff for more than an hour at a time. But I'll always have my Kindle or some other small, portable reader with an eink screen (or whatever future tech that's easy on the eyes) for my leisure reading.