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I'm in Stustaff's camp that wants a multifunctional device. I'd really like to have a tablet with the form factor of my Kindle DX that was full color, had refresh rates capable of supporting color, fast 3G Internet access, and a wicked long battery life. I want the perfect eReader/Tablet PC combo -- I just don't think Apple's new tablet is going to be it.
To do eReaders well, you need a reflective technology like eInk. Backlit LCDs simply don't cut it when it comes to doing eReaders. I'm sure plenty of people will buy the new Apple tablet and tell themselves they have an "eReader". There will be plenty of articles about Apple's new "Kindle Killer", but eventually people will come to realize that Apple doesn't do eReader very well.
I think we will need to see new technology on the market before an eReader/Tablet PC combo will really be viable. I think Qualcomm's Mirasol technology has a shot (color eInk that can do video). Wait until the Kindle Mirasol is released and everyone is talking about the new "Apple Killer".
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