Thread: "Slick e-Reader" (whatever that is) coming to Big Lots
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Old 12-16-2010, 08:08 AM   #31
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Originally Posted by wvcherrybomb View Post
So, I went to Big Lots tonight to check out this unit. They had three of them in stock. A smart and helpful employee got one out for me to look at.

I looked quite a bit nicer (and bigger) than I had expected. I didn't think it looked or felt cheap. Of course I didn't get to turn it on and there was no display so I couldn't say for sure.

I had planned to buy one for my son but he turned it down. He doesn't want an eReader period. Glad I asked and didn't surprise him with it. So then I almost bought it for myself even though I definately don't need another reader. My husband talked me out of it.

Now it's haunting me so I'm hoping others here will convince me it's not worth the $90.

I could only watch 5 second increments of the video that "Reviewer" made as I live in the boondocks and have satellite internet. I hope that you are reading and can explain a couple things I did hear -
"sometimes it turns on and sometimes it doesn't"
"I'm not that impressed with it"

Ellen, I would love to hear what you have to say about yours.

So, is anyone who bought one keeping it? Returning it?


I will be posting my thoughts later today. I can say this: For $90 it is a good reader. Some minor cons, but all could be fixed with an update to the firmware.

Ellen
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