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Originally Posted by Abelturd
Apples and oranges? There are big differences between respective mp3 players as to the user interface and control elements, not to mention that the display is usually very small and the UI limited. It's a single purpose device. Nobody needs to write apps for them (you might object about ipod touch, but that's more of a pda).
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I think eReaders are very comparable to MP3/PMP players. In terms of functionality and limitations with just a bigger display for an eReader, but otherwise... Having just said that, some eReader manufacturers would be well advised to very closely look at the top MP3/PMP players - there are some lessons to be learned.
On the other hand, we'll see new multi-purpose devices in the (near) future. Look for the
Archos 9 Tablet which will come in Q4 this year - an Internet tablet running Windows 7 with a starting price of said $ 450,--!
Who needs enhanced multi-purpose eReaders running Android or the like, if I can have a full-blown computer with Win7 and a 9" touchscreen like the Archos?!
There surely is a market for dedicated eReaders, but the prices need to drop significantly - under $100,-- - to be commonly used by a bigger audience. And multi-purpose devices like the Archos Net-Tablet leave a very small niche (if any) for eReaders with additional features, but the future will tell...
(just my 2 cents)