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Originally Posted by Nicky_oz
What you've described aren't functions that should be supported by an ereader- if you need to search the web, or send an email, that's what phones, computers, laptops, notebooks and iPads are invented for. Ereaders are purely an electronic device to hold books, hence the e-ink screen not being backlit and kind on eyes, and the point of them being small!
I can't for the life of me think of why I'd want to surf the web on my Nook! Or kindle, how pointless!. I'd be happy to search for a book on my computer or iphone if I can't find it on the B&N online store in the Nook or Kindle store. Also typing a book name or author name isn't an exhauting task that requires a keboard. I agree that touchscreen keyboards are a pain, I'n not a fan of mine on the iPhone but I've gotten used to it, and I find it strange to use phones or small devices with tiny keyboards after the ease of a touchscreen. Whenever I need to type extensively I just use a proper keyboard.
I think people have unrealistic expectations of what e-readers are for, and when extra features get added on it loses the simplicity and original purpose of the device.
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I didn't realize it was you that wrote the rule book on what an e-reader should be.
Actually I agree that I don't want a bunch of extra functions on my Kindle - that's what my iPhone is for. I didn't say anything about surfing the web, or sending an e-mail on my Kindle. (Although the K3 is supposed to have an improved browser). I have an iPhone too - and I've learned to live with the keyboard, but I still prefer a "real" one like I had on my Palm Treo - or on my Kindle. But when I'm ready to set up a new collection on my Kindle (try that on your Nook
) or I want to search for a certain phrase in a book to find the spot where I read it, or I want to look up a random word that pops into my head while I'm reading or check a historical fact in a book on wikipedia or somewhere else, if I want to make some notes in a book or yes, on the rare occasion I'm shopping in the Kindle store on my Kindle - that's when my keyboard comes in handy. Personally, I don't need a touchscreen with color pictures on it. But I'm still looking at picking up a Nook for my ePub content - mostly because I hear B&N won't be switching the content I already own in their format over to ePub like Sony did for their customers when they made the switch. I just don't enjoy reading on my phone or my husband's iPad because of the backlit screen.
I've been reading on a Kindle with a keyboard for almost 2 years now - and when I need it, I'm glad the keyboard is there. And when I don't need it - it's disabled so it gives me some extra room for holding the Kindle comfortably. (Although frankly I prefer resting it on a squishy pillow.
) The new Kindle is supposed to have an improved web browsing system, but I still wouldn't want to be web-surfing on an eInk screen - I'd rather be reading. I'll surf on my iPhone.