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profnachos · 06-22-2009, 02:25 AM

Even though the SmartQ 7 did not work out for me, it did get me to appreciate having Internet access along with a full blown operating system on a portable device. Having a native PDF reader is a major plus which most ebook reader devices seem to struggle with (including the Kindle DX).

So now I am looking into tablet PC's. I don't think I want to spend any more than $350, which pretty much restricts me to used ones. I see a few on ebay. I know it would be a bit bulkier than most ebook devices, but I believe the extra benefits would easily outweigh the negatives. Long battery life would be essential.

Thoughts? Besides ebay and Craigslist, are there any other places I should look into?

06-22-2009, 02:25 AM	#1
profnachos Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 43 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Palm Treo	Tablet PC as a reading device? Even though the SmartQ 7 did not work out for me, it did get me to appreciate having Internet access along with a full blown operating system on a portable device. Having a native PDF reader is a major plus which most ebook reader devices seem to struggle with (including the Kindle DX). So now I am looking into tablet PC's. I don't think I want to spend any more than $350, which pretty much restricts me to used ones. I see a few on ebay. I know it would be a bit bulkier than most ebook devices, but I believe the extra benefits would easily outweigh the negatives. Long battery life would be essential. Thoughts? Besides ebay and Craigslist, are there any other places I should look into?