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simplyparticular · 08-18-2010, 04:54 PM

I'd be interested in a 6-7" device, although 1.1 lbs is still heavy for a handheld device (but I'd find the Nook's 12.1 oz heavy if it weren't for an easel case!).

Although, now that I've got an e-Ink device, i rarely read on my iPhone anymore, since the e-Ink screen is easier on my eyes. I can get 2-3x the reading done on an e-Ink with a clip light before my eyes start to water.

It's too bad you can't turn the backlight off on an LCD and have it be as clear as a an e-Ink, and read with an external light. Then you really could have the best of both worlds.

ETA: Apple's release cycle for product is usually January and July, so January 2011 is likely, and 1 year from the iPad's announcement.

08-18-2010, 04:54 PM	#15
simplyparticular Guru Posts: 610 Karma: 1395952 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Device: Oasis 3 & GlowLight 4	I'd be interested in a 6-7" device, although 1.1 lbs is still heavy for a handheld device (but I'd find the Nook's 12.1 oz heavy if it weren't for an easel case!). Although, now that I've got an e-Ink device, i rarely read on my iPhone anymore, since the e-Ink screen is easier on my eyes. I can get 2-3x the reading done on an e-Ink with a clip light before my eyes start to water. It's too bad you can't turn the backlight off on an LCD and have it be as clear as a an e-Ink, and read with an external light. Then you really could have the best of both worlds. ETA: Apple's release cycle for product is usually January and July, so January 2011 is likely, and 1 year from the iPad's announcement.