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hardywolf · 02-24-2009, 12:05 AM

I believe they would have to be competetive with the pricing. If they want people to use the technology it has to be affordable.

I'm guessing the technology will offer two sizes by 2010 and more bells and whistles. The larger format would be great for school books. No more 30 lb backpacks.

The industry needs to realize that technology -- if they want EVERYONE to use it -- must be affordable for EVERYONE. Hence the reduction in price for cell phones and cell plans.

Ebooks, emagazines and enewspapers are coming. Prices for resources will force the conversion fueled by the evolution of our society. We want everything and we want it now. Except I don't want to read Gone With the Wind on a 3inch screen.<g>

Whatcha think?

02-24-2009, 12:05 AM	#19
hardywolf Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: none	I believe they would have to be competetive with the pricing. If they want people to use the technology it has to be affordable. I'm guessing the technology will offer two sizes by 2010 and more bells and whistles. The larger format would be great for school books. No more 30 lb backpacks. The industry needs to realize that technology -- if they want EVERYONE to use it -- must be affordable for EVERYONE. Hence the reduction in price for cell phones and cell plans. Ebooks, emagazines and enewspapers are coming. Prices for resources will force the conversion fueled by the evolution of our society. We want everything and we want it now. Except I don't want to read Gone With the Wind on a 3inch screen.<g> Whatcha think?