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Originally Posted by HansTWN
Yes, we are not talking about racism here! We are talking about users who express their feelings about their experiences with different technologies for their personal needs. If the majority prefers E-Ink then that just means it is more suitable for the needs of heavy readers. I wouldn't call it a bias, I would call it a preference. But since heavy readers are a small minority the convenience of multi-function devices with LCDs and maybe OLEDs will win out in the market place and e-ink will remain a small niche (but hopefully not go away). I like multi-function, I have used my phones for browsing, reading, e-mail, IM, music, videos, document reading and editing for more than 4 years since the days of the Palm Treo and HP PDAs. But for me e-ink devices are most comfortable for my eyes. And the battery lasts and lasts. IMHO it will be a while until multifunction tablets will come close to that functionality.
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When the prices of e-ink devices drop (as they must!), more people will get both. An e-ink device for dedicated reading and a LCD/OLED/PixelQ device for general useage which can also be used for reading.
I will get an e-ink device for dedicated reading this summer, but I most certainly will continue reading on my PDA (until I replace it with another backlit screen).