[crazydave]

Hi All,

I'm looking for a new ereader (I own a Gemstar 1150) and am leaning strongly towards either an Aluratek Libre or a Jetbook Lite. I've been enjoying educating myself about them through reading your posts. Without your insights I think I would be at sea.

Having said that, I have two basic questions for Aluratek users. First, will a firmware upgrade noticeably increase the speed at which the Aluratek loads a book for reading? Having tested the Libre at a local Borders a couple of times I noticed that it took longer to load a book that I chose from the reading menu than did it's neighbor the Kobo wireless, though of course page transitions were instantaneous in comparison.

Second, have any of you noticed that the Libre is no longer displayed on Borders' website? I find myself wondering if it means that it will be discontinued or if Borders is just making room for the Libre air.

Regards,

Dave