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Old 09-26-2010, 01:23 PM   #22
delphidb96
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Originally Posted by NineToTheSky View Post
To add to my previous post, I haven't seen one because, out here in the sticks, no one stocks them, and I don't know anyone who owns one.

I'm tempted by one of the upcoming 7" tablets. The only thing holding me back is the shorter battery life and possible eye strain. Whichever I settle on, I appreciate that I will have to compromise.

I also want a device that allows me to read newspapers. I find the reduced content on newspapers for the Kindle rather disappointing.
I'm surprised you've not seen the photos, the tv ads, the display e-ink readers in various electronics stores. There have been so many reviews of e-ink devices over the last few years that one would have to almost *actively* avoid seeing large-size images of the various generations of e-ink displays.

And, yes, the first couple of days or weeks can be unnerving to someone who has become so used to glaring white backgrounds. Give it a few more weeks and I think you'll find that reading becomes 'natural-feeling' to you.

As for news, well, get yourself an iPad. And don't short yourself by going 7", spring for the original iPad-the most expensive one. Then take it outside on a nice, bright, sunny day and read your newspapers and magazines to your heart's content.



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