Tablet-style computers could be the key
When the Kindle was first introduced, newspapers seemed hopeful it would be the, ever elusive, silver bullet. Personally though, I can't justify dropping $200+ on a device (in it's current state) just for reading. There's no option for colour, it's a bit too big to easily carry around and it's essentially a one-trick pony. However, I don't doubt it
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Personally, I'd take a tablet everywhere with me. My laptop stays at home most of the time because it's a hassle to carry around, making sure there's a power source available, etc. I'm not completely sold on the iPhone because it's too small (for me) to be used as a serious e-reader and isn't quite a fully functional computer.
As it currently stands, I totally agree that the iPad is, essentially, a glorified, over-sized iPhone. There are so many things that need to be done to make it even REMOTELY worth the money, such as making it function like an ACTUAL laptop/computer. No disc drive or flash support? That's just fucking idiotic.
This is just the beginning. I'm really hoping PC makers get their shit together and come up with something that is a bit more mass-market friendly.
Personally, I think a phone-sized gadget with a pull-out screen to increase the viewing area (iScroll?) might be more appealing, once flexible screen technology matures a little more.
I couldn't agree more and am definitely looking forward to this.
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