Prediction from 2002

wvcherrybomb · 01-01-2011, 03:15 PM

I was just digging around in some very old threads and found an interesting prediction and poll from just over 8 years ago.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132

CWatkinsNash · 01-01-2011, 03:21 PM

Great find! Interesting reading people's thoughts on what E-ink would bring to the game.

DixieGal · 01-01-2011, 03:23 PM

What a blast from the past! I think iPad and Nook Color fulfilled all of their predictions.

DixieGal · 01-01-2011, 03:24 PM

Of corse Alex is still here, but wouldn't it be nice to get updates from some of those original members?

wvcherrybomb · 01-01-2011, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

Of corse Alex is still here, but wouldn't it be nice to get updates from some of those original members?

That's cool that Alex is stil here. I hope he sees this thread.

DixieGal · 01-01-2011, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wvcherrybomb

That's cool that Alex is stil here. I hope he sees this thread.

I'm suree he will, seeing as how he owns MR and stuff!

lilac_jive · 01-01-2011, 08:18 PM

That's pretty cool, especially in regards to news-related content, considering newspapers are in massive trouble overall right now due directly to e-content. Also, hooray for eink

ReaderUser · 06-17-2017, 09:38 PM

You want prediction? Check out this thread from 2008:

Prediction: Apple Will Announce a new ebook reader near the end of February

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=20637

SPOILER ALERT: Apple did not announce a new eBook reader in February, 2008.

However:

"To be honest, if Apple made a device it would be some kind of LCD screen, so I don't really see the point of waiting for one when we all know that E-ink devices are better "

"Hehe, sorry about that PilotBob. I don't think Apple is going to touch the book market at all. They're obsessed about video and audio and the web. They may make a bigger version of the ipod at some point, but there is such a saturation in the netbook market right now. It just doesn't make sense, even though I think they would do a superb job at making one."

"Personally I don't think dedicated reading devices will be around all that long. When the screen technology gets better, they will be multifunction. They'll be ultraportable tablets and people will be using them for all sorts of things including reading. I wouldn't be surprised if Apple made a device like that since it has way more mass-market appeal."

"Yes, dedicated readers will be along. Every multifunctional device that is portable needs to be small. So - perhaps your average 5'' reader will be integrated into your mobile with a rollable screen.
But your 9,7'' or even A4 device with touchscreen - there is (and will stay to be) a market for those devices."

They even predicted Trump's tweet style:

"Still no iSlate. Just another iPhone. (sad) "

crich70 · 06-19-2017, 01:28 PM

I agree that older people are often more reluctant to change. It's always been that way. Copernicus theory of the solar system wasn't accepted because he was right so much as because those unwilling/unable to change their thinking had passed away. Ebooks are here to stay.

01-01-2011, 03:15 PM	#1
wvcherrybomb Sharp Shootin' Grandma Posts: 847 Karma: 1123940 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunny Florida Device: Kindle 3, Kindle Fire, Literati (has been adopted by my daughter)	Prediction from 2002 I was just digging around in some very old threads and found an interesting prediction and poll from just over 8 years ago. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132

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lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	That's pretty cool, especially in regards to news-related content, considering newspapers are in massive trouble overall right now due directly to e-content. Also, hooray for eink

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ReaderUser Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Device: Kindle 3 (Graphite), Kindle Paperwhite 2, Kindle DX Graphite	You want prediction? Check out this thread from 2008: Prediction: Apple Will Announce a new ebook reader near the end of February https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=20637 SPOILER ALERT: Apple did not announce a new eBook reader in February, 2008. However: "To be honest, if Apple made a device it would be some kind of LCD screen, so I don't really see the point of waiting for one when we all know that E-ink devices are better " "Hehe, sorry about that PilotBob. I don't think Apple is going to touch the book market at all. They're obsessed about video and audio and the web. They may make a bigger version of the ipod at some point, but there is such a saturation in the netbook market right now. It just doesn't make sense, even though I think they would do a superb job at making one." "Personally I don't think dedicated reading devices will be around all that long. When the screen technology gets better, they will be multifunction. They'll be ultraportable tablets and people will be using them for all sorts of things including reading. I wouldn't be surprised if Apple made a device like that since it has way more mass-market appeal." "Yes, dedicated readers will be along. Every multifunctional device that is portable needs to be small. So - perhaps your average 5'' reader will be integrated into your mobile with a rollable screen. But your 9,7'' or even A4 device with touchscreen - there is (and will stay to be) a market for those devices." They even predicted Trump's tweet style: "Still no iSlate. Just another iPhone. (sad) "

06-19-2017, 01:28 PM	#9
crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,310 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	I agree that older people are often more reluctant to change. It's always been that way. Copernicus theory of the solar system wasn't accepted because he was right so much as because those unwilling/unable to change their thinking had passed away. Ebooks are here to stay.

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