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All this discussion reminds me of the whole console vs. PC when it comes to gaming. Dedicated device vs. a multipurpose device. What has actually happened? Both continue to exist and do well and gaming has spread to lots of other platforms like cell phones and iPads. I don't see any reason reading won't do the same thing and that's what both these companies are doing. You can read your Kindle/B&N/Apple e-books on the dedicated device, on your PC, on your cell phone.
We might have our own personal preference, but as an author & librarian I just want people to read and the more opportunities they have to do that the better. And better business. I don't think the dedicated devices are going to go away any more than consoles are going to go away.
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