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Nice catch. In addition, It will read standard size SD cards, including SDXC. This means you can keep your data on removeable chips for easier backup and replacement. In addition, it uses an LED backlit LCD. (LEDs have longer lifespans than CCFL backlights). The only question is how long before the built-in firmware Flash memory wears out. I doubt if it would be easily replaceable.
With moderate use and reasonable care, it ought to last 10 years +.
Better start saving your pennies, before Toshiba decides to follow the herd, and you have no good choice.
The only e-ink e-book reader with removable chip and user replaceable battery was the Hanlin V3 (BeBook One, ASTAK) and they aren't made any more...
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