Thread: *Steampunk* Coiner Predicts the Death of eReaders
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Old 06-08-2011, 09:20 AM   #97
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Originally Posted by MrsJoseph View Post
They've been predicting the demise of the ereader now for a while: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=118446

Funny enough, several new dedicated ereaders have come out since the "dedicated device demise" predictions have started.
Simply because the technology hasn't yet got to the point where a tablet can replace a dedicated ebook reader.

Who is going to market a $100 e-ink reader when they can sell a $120 tablet that can be used as an e-ink reader AND a tablet (i.e. has a dual mode screen that doesn't compromise like current LCD screens and is also capable of full colour, video, games, etc.)?

I can understand that some luddites don't want extra capabilities even if they can ignore them and never have to think about them, but most people would prefer "a+b+c" rather than just "a" considering the prices would be practically identical.
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