Re: The Apple iPad and the future of e-ink ebook readers

--- In [email protected], "Richard Seltzer" <seltzer@...> wrote:
> While it's possible to read text on it, I see no reason why anyone would
> want to read on it any more than they'd want to read on any general purpose
> computer. 



Readers of how-to nonfiction that has full-color photographs of every step of a certain process will absolutely want to read them on an ebook reader that supports color. Also, there is speculation that Apple wants to get "back into education" by supporting textbooks for the same, full-color reason (and more--interactive features in the books, for example). 



Also, Erica Frank wrote:

"The color-multifunction device won't *begin* to compete directly with
ebook readers until it
1) Supports several ebook formats with display options as good as
currently available on e-ink devices,"



I know it only supports ePub format right now, but have you seen the display? It is gorgeous. 



and 
"4) PROBABLY--allows ebook reading *and* mp3 playing at the same time.
(The lack of multifunction is gonna *kill* the iPad.)"

I agree, this is going to be necessary for their second try. However, since the iPad runs on the iPhone OS, I do know this: on my iPhone, I can listen to my iPod while using all other apps. Because this is possible on my iPhone, I presume it is also possible on the iPad. I do want to see the apps have multifunctionality (it is a word, no? ;)  )  --I believe you are right about this point, Erica.

Amy Kalinchuk
www.crafte-revolution.com





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