The 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas opened with tablet PCs (think iPad) headlining one of the events. In fact, as you read or hear around the net, tablet PCs are expected to dominate this year’s show.
This is good for the eBook Revolution, and does not represent the harbinger of doom for single purpose E Ink (or other) eBook Readers like Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader, Kobo, etc. In fact, the technology solidifies their single purpose niche in the market and promises to drive their prices down as the more expensive full-color multi-tasking tablets command the higher price-tag.
Even though the 24-hour news cycle promotes conflict in order to drive stories, this is no either/or scenario. Tablet PC’s and E Ink Readers both read eBooks, and that’s a win-win scenario for eBook and book lovers. The choice of device comes down to personal preference.
Wired.com is at the CES. Words and lots of video at the link.
