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Maggie Leung · 01-10-2011, 11:12 PM

I used a Kindle 2 for 15 months and had no complaints about page-turn time or the black flash.

I didn't care for e-ink's contrast, need for an external light and poor images. I prefer nonfiction, and I want to see all the maps, graphics and other images that come with any books. I also read a lot of news and want to see those images, and to navigate quickly with touch screen.

I wanted a multi-use device because I'm away from home for long stretches. With a tablet, I have books, music, photos, e-mail and Internet in a convenient package. With an iPad and iPhone combo, I no longer take a netbook, e-ink device or camera with me.

I figure devices are just tools; use whichever ones you need. We all have different needs and preferences. The best thing about the marketplace is choice.

I still buy paper books, too. I just leave 'em at home.

01-10-2011, 11:12 PM	#4
Maggie Leung Wizard Posts: 1,449 Karma: 58383 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Kindle, iPad	I used a Kindle 2 for 15 months and had no complaints about page-turn time or the black flash. I didn't care for e-ink's contrast, need for an external light and poor images. I prefer nonfiction, and I want to see all the maps, graphics and other images that come with any books. I also read a lot of news and want to see those images, and to navigate quickly with touch screen. I wanted a multi-use device because I'm away from home for long stretches. With a tablet, I have books, music, photos, e-mail and Internet in a convenient package. With an iPad and iPhone combo, I no longer take a netbook, e-ink device or camera with me. I figure devices are just tools; use whichever ones you need. We all have different needs and preferences. The best thing about the marketplace is choice. I still buy paper books, too. I just leave 'em at home. Last edited by Maggie Leung; 01-10-2011 at 11:14 PM.