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Old 08-21-2010, 05:30 AM   #33
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Pocketbook 602 - screen size 90x120mm; expected overall dimensions 130x180x10mm.
Pocketbook 902 - screen size 140x203; expected overall dimensions 195x265x11mm
Kindle DXG: 183x264x10mm
Kindle 3 : 122x190x8.5mm

I think we're going to hear a *lot* about those iPad-ish bezels...
They look wide, but in comparison with the kindles it's definitely reasonable.

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I think it is quite reasonable for those bezels to get mocked, especially on the smaller devices, they have some benefit on a larger device where it makes the device easier to hold, but on the smaller ones it just makes them a little less portable for no benefit.
Sometimes I wonder if those people who prefer a narrow bezel also usually read with their device in its cover. I prefer to use them without cover, and thus like a wide bezel so I have something to hold on to without straining my hand.
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