[Monkfishy]

I've finally decided I might really need an ebook reader. First, I travel pretty often, and books are heavy, take up space, and I still have to carry them around even after I've read them.

Second, my house is cram-packed full of books I've read. There are literally books in every room.

Third, I'm an avid knitter. Wherever I go, I usually take my knitting, and that also means carrying patterns around. One of my requirements for an ebook reader would be one that I could load PDF files on, and also take notes on (I'm always changing something in a pattern).

So, those requirements really narrow the field. For one thing, I've already ruled out the Kindle because the file formats are too limited. I also don't like the attached keyboard, and the price is beyond my limit. Yes, price is another big consideration for me.

I've already gotten great pointers from thinkpadx & rlparker about the ebook readers comparison matrix and the knitters' thread. Feel free to jump in with any other advice you might have. Thank you!