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Originally Posted by rcentros
I think PocketBook has done a pretty good job with their "Linux tinkering." And if they're really restricted to Android 4.4 with their chosen CPU, isn't that going to be restrictive?
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They only have 1GB of ram, you wouldn't be able to run recent android versions on that footprint. The kernel could probably be updated but they would not get any support of the manufacturer for that. Don't forget that the linux kernel is the same for android (android sits on top of the linux kernel).
It all comes down to priorities and development work, if all you want is a reader there would be little advantage to build an android rom. If you want an app ecosystem you're better of with an Android based system as it's a well known system; however, as far as I know not all functionality for e-ink and wacom/stylus support is built into Android itself, it's not a magic bullet and if you want to offer access to the play store there are certain requirements google will impose on you too. As far as I know Pocketbook is in Europe which would make it rather easy for Google to go after them if they include the play store.
You could release an android based system without the play store, but at this point you might as well stick with your homebrew solution.