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Originally Posted by emonti8384
I just hope they don't disregard the products they have out there now- I don't want to be replacing my reader every year or 2 because they "need improvements" or some people fear they are inferior. Companies have a tendency to move on to the next thing and leave their past versions of a product in the dust to be forgotten.
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That shouldn't be an issue as the e-book formats are unlikely to change and are easily convertible to the format your device needs.
Even if reader devices are different in the future, they'll likely still be using ebook formats that either work on your current device or are easily convertible to work on it. So you won't be forced to scrap your collection or buy something new to read e-books that interest you.
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Originally Posted by emonti8384
I know; and I know that I don't have to buy a new one when they come out but it would be nice that if I want to replace my reader when it breaks that I can do with something similar to what I have now.
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However, for that regard time will tell. I think simple, dedicated readers will stay around as there's clearly a niche for them. They may end up not being the most used reading device in the mainstream, but as long as there's a sizable niche of people who want them, some companies will put them out as they're not going to pass up an easy chance to make some money.