[zorah]

I just got an iPad recently. I had been holding out, but I just couldn't resist and my love got it as an early Xmas present. I have a variety of devices including a WPDN. (since gifted and one still in the house, not used by me). The Novel's 7" screen really is great, but I just craved for a capacitive touch screen. I considered a used K1 or K2 before, but just really wanted a touch screen e-reader, which then led to the debate that I would be just as happy with a multi-function device. The Asus serves a different use being a netbook with a built in keyboard, and it is a computer with a full OS so it certainly cannot be left on, and decided that afterall, not really my personal choice as an e-reader. The WPDN was what I had hoped then would be my dedicated reader, but it does not have the instant on like an iPad. When left off, it has decent battery life (at least in my book), but it can't be left in standby mode-that drains the battery. The resistive touch screen is nowhere near as smooth either-I could have worked around that, but not being able to leave it on standby was the deal-breaker. I can deal with the iPad's larger screen as I rest it on my knees easily in bed reading. The interface really just is gorgeous and just so smooth that hands down it is my primary reader now, and the multi function adds fun. Battery life is great too for my particular need level.