Thread: eReader VS. eBook Reader
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Old 08-05-2009, 02:22 PM   #128
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But I've been one of those folks that have avoided using the term 'ereader' as a generic term and used "eBook reader" for clarity. However I've noticed that most journalist use the term ereader. So then wha'ts the point of using a clearer term if the rest of the industry is using another term?

Plus ereader is shorter to type

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eReader seems the name of choice in the UK.
People know what I'm talking about if I call it that - other terms just get blank looks.
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