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Originally Posted by ashkulz
I'm from India, and I have the REB 1100 and 1200.
First off, how are you going to obtain the book? Unless you have a relative/friend abroad, it isn't worthwhile to import -- shipping costs will be around $50-$60, and import duties will be on the order of 40-50% so a $300 reader can end up costing $500 or so. If you get something second hand off ebay (which I did), you MAY not be required to pay import duties. Either way, expect a timeline of 4-5 weeks after it is shipped and multiple calls to the post office (and a final trip to pay the import duties at the customs) to get it in your hands.
Also, you can't get the latest books onto the ebook legally anyway (US-only, most of the time) -- you can get the classics (from gutenberg and many other sources) and your own content -- I use it for reading technical stuff and non-fiction more than fiction. Also, considering book prices here it's often equivalent or slightly cheaper to get a paper book.
So, if you're into mostly self-generated content/non-fiction/classics then only does it make sense to buy a ebook here. As regards to E-ink vs non E-ink, I prefer the LCD tech -- you can read in night, it's cheaper (although the diff is not as much with the weaker dollar, as it was a year or so ago) and the ergonomics of the 1100/1150 are outstanding. Eink has arguably the better screen (which works in sunlight too), but it's way too costly for now and likely to get even better in the near future. I prefer to sit on the sidelines and wait it out with my current options for now  |
There are eBook readers using eInk from Europe and China that are available in India including a dealer in Turkey but I haven't heard of an India dealers. ebooks are available globally.
I agree the 1150 is a great machine. I own one myself.
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