Quote:
Originally Posted by Kali Yuga
International access, TTS, large format (for the DX), larger "new book" selection.
It's a step forward, but hardly a "revolution."
|
Kali,
You only get to pick one feature from column A: International Access or Larger Format. Remember the Kindle DX is not available in the International Access flavor.
I think you would be correct in saying the Nook isn't 'revolutionary'. If I had to characterize the industry, I would say Sony issued a 'revolutionary' device in the original Libre. There were several other small 'evolutionary' steps in recent years but no additional 'revolutionary' products. eReader devices added e-ink: evolutinary. Open formats became accessible: evolutionary. Library book lending became available: evolutionary. Wireless download became available: evolutionary. Mobile format readers became available: evolutionary. Format standardization is becoming prevalent: evolutionary.
I don't think there is another revolutionary step, or not one I can think of. There are MANY evolutionary improvements we would all like to see (and everyone has their own preference on what those desirable evolutionary trait should be), but I can't imagine a 'revolutionary' follow-on. But maybe someone here can...you know it is
NaNoWriMo in 3 days and that 'revolutionary' step might make a good premise.