For example, the new Kindle that Amazon seems to be so proud of. 79 dollars for a touchscreen black-and-white device that can do just about nothing besides reading (99 dollars if you don't want the "free" ads).
Tablets come pretty close, in fact a few Google verified tablets are cheaper than $79. So why what's the point of buying an eReader? Is the screen better for your eyes? Or are the limits of the device an advantage?
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