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Originally Posted by DrMoze
I clearly disagree here. You can't shrink the display further (5-" is about it) and still have a conventional reading experience. The current reading devices are also petty thin, and battery life is great fore-ink: all factors that justify them as specialized reading devices. And e-ink is great for extended reading. I know you disagree, but that is only your minority opinion. Seriously, why do you even frequent an ebook site, and don't you get tired of hearing yourself constantly griping and dinging ebook devices? I know I do.  |
Dedicated device is not the only way to read eBooks, it's not the only way that this site recognizes reading them, and it's definitely not the only way the discussions are divided here. It makes no sense to wonder why a person would come to an eBook site on the basis that they dislike or disagree with one of the various ways to consume eBooks. Clearly they are interested in eBooks/electronic reading which is the broader topic of the this site and others like it.
Besides, electronic text existed far longer than any dedicated eBook reading device ever discussed here. I believe the point about portable TV's is a highly valid one. I remember always being fascinated by them. If I had the spare cash at the time I probably would've bought one. Now, technology has moved on and the modern replacement for portable TV's for me is a PMP. If I lived in europe, my phone would likely receive DV-B. The portable TV was never very successful. The dedicated portable eBook reader may have the same kind of temporary niche existence. You won't know until another decade or two has passed.