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> "surely if you're into ebooks (like I am) then you'd be better off with an actual Kindle." Unless you're into content that is more than just ebooks. [1] Or y

by roc 14y ago

> "surely if you're into ebooks (like I am) then you'd be better off with an actual Kindle." Unless you're into content that is more than just ebooks. [1] Or you like to be able to flip from your reading to research [2]. Don't get me wrong: I'm iffy on how large the market is for the 7" form factor myself. But even I recognize that if you're looking predominantly for reading++, it makes a strong case. >"Staring at a backlit screen like that for hours on end can't be good for your eyes." ... you say on a forum by and for people who generally spend at least 8 hours staring at backlit screens at work and then go home to stare at them some more for their side projects, hobbies and pass-times... [1] Instapaper, PDFs, CBRs, mixed-media presentations, research papers, etc. [2] Browsing, reference apps, etc.

GFischer 14y ago
"I'm iffy on how large the market is for the 7" form factor " I haven't done much validation, but over here (Uruguay), cost is a huge factor in purchasing decisions, so people get the 7' chinese knockoffs with non-authorized Androids, and I've seen a few Kindle Fires (although the user experience is awful outside the United States, it is very US-centric). Only relatively rich geeks have an iPad, they're outsold 100 to 1 by the chinese 7 inch tablets. Although they ARE a status symbol and highly desired (like iphones and ipods, which lose out vastly to Android here as well). Edit: added country
- jonny_eh 14y ago
  Your comment is in dire need of geographical context.
  - GFischer 14y ago
    I'm sorry, you're totally right. I was referring to Uruguay and to a lesser extent what I've seen in some parts of Argentina and Brasil too.
- roc 14y ago
  Sure, but you're only talking about form-factor inasmuch as it's a proxy for price. So rather than suggesting people want/will be happy with the 7" Chinese tablet, the Uruguay experience is weighing in on whether the 7" Chinese tablet one can afford is better than nothing. Which is not unrelated, but not quite the same question. As the internals speed up, and good-enough 10" Chinese tablets arrive, I'd be interested to hear how satisfied people are with the 7" form-factor and how many stick with it rather than moving to 10".

by roc 14y ago

GFischer 14y ago

"I'm iffy on how large the market is for the 7" form factor " I haven't done much validation, but over here (Uruguay), cost is a huge factor in purchasing decisions, so people get the 7' chinese knockoffs with non-authorized Androids, and I've seen a few Kindle Fires (although the user experience is awful outside the United States, it is very US-centric). Only relatively rich geeks have an iPad, they're outsold 100 to 1 by the chinese 7 inch tablets. Although they ARE a status symbol and highly desired (like iphones and ipods, which lose out vastly to Android here as well). Edit: added country

jonny_eh 14y ago
Your comment is in dire need of geographical context.
- GFischer 14y ago
  I'm sorry, you're totally right. I was referring to Uruguay and to a lesser extent what I've seen in some parts of Argentina and Brasil too.
roc 14y ago
Sure, but you're only talking about form-factor inasmuch as it's a proxy for price. So rather than suggesting people want/will be happy with the 7" Chinese tablet, the Uruguay experience is weighing in on whether the 7" Chinese tablet one can afford is better than nothing. Which is not unrelated, but not quite the same question. As the internals speed up, and good-enough 10" Chinese tablets arrive, I'd be interested to hear how satisfied people are with the 7" form-factor and how many stick with it rather than moving to 10".