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Originally Posted by Over
Why "kindle-killer"? It's not eInk, how can you compare?
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I'll tell you why this is a potential Kindle-Killer:
1. If you look at the negative postings, most people there say it is because the kindle is only black and white and doesn't have back-lighting... they don't understand the advantages of eInk. I would argue this is the majority of people contemplating a reader device so you have a much larger potential market.
2. The price point for this is less than 1/2 of the Kindle 2 and about a 1/3 the price of the Kindle DX and it supports PDF just fine.
3. People like the idea of multi-functional devices. Because of the wireless, if you have SKYPE, this could replace folks cell phones etc.
4. This device gives you flexibility... you prefer a keyboard? You can get a physical keyboard. You prefer touch only? you have that too. You want wireless? You've got wireless. You only use USB? They've gotcha covered there too.
If you go over to amazon and look at all the critical posts, every single one of the criticisms is addressed by this device.
I *REALLY* like the idea of using remote connect to access your mobi-pocket reader (or Sony Library or any other PC device) to help you augment your eInk reader of choice. This device wouldn't make me throw out my Sony. But as an adjunct to the Sony for situations where the Sony isn't appropriate (like dark rooms), this is perfect!