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alyxie · 12-18-2010, 06:54 AM

E-ink was my first criterion since I am getting tired of getting eye strain. With my almost unlimited desktop access, I have no problem reading ebooks but the glare gets to me. But what really sold me to the Kindle was the 3G connectivity. I'd like to have access to some online content like news and blogs and while I do have internet on my desktop, it would be nice to be able to be able to read them inside my room occasionally without having to transfer anything or rely on sometimes poor internet connection.

EDIT: Oh, and book availability is not a problem for me since read and reread a lot of fanfiction and programming books & manuals. Both of which are readily available whichever ereader I pick.

12-18-2010, 06:54 AM	#50
alyxie Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 89988 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Philippines Device: none	E-ink was my first criterion since I am getting tired of getting eye strain. With my almost unlimited desktop access, I have no problem reading ebooks but the glare gets to me. But what really sold me to the Kindle was the 3G connectivity. I'd like to have access to some online content like news and blogs and while I do have internet on my desktop, it would be nice to be able to be able to read them inside my room occasionally without having to transfer anything or rely on sometimes poor internet connection. EDIT: Oh, and book availability is not a problem for me since read and reread a lot of fanfiction and programming books & manuals. Both of which are readily available whichever ereader I pick. Last edited by alyxie; 12-18-2010 at 06:58 AM.