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Old 06-23-2010, 04:47 PM   #76
BenLee
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Originally Posted by rwizard View Post
So as long as there is a significant reason to use an ereader over some converged device they will survive, but as soon as there is no significant reason (some people will still have reasons but they will not be compelling enough for the majority of people, including avid readers) their days will be numbered.
Absolutely.

As of now, the huge price difference between the iPad and (most) eReaders is still a good enough reason for many people who just want to read. Once iPads creep into the $200 range, eReaders may be in trouble.
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