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As a frequent business traveler, I always have my laptop and blackberry with me. That's a given. What isn't a given is which 3 or 4 books to pack with me for the trip. Or do I gamble on finding something worthwhile in the airport book stores? For me, a dedicated reader makes sense.
While I think the eInk technology will eventually work its way into some strange and wonderful new devices, I think the ebook dedicated reader device is the perfect first use of the technology. What isn't perfect is the price of the devices, and the crippling effects of DRM, competing formats, and vested interests of the publishing industry.
I'll be getting the Sony Reader, as soon as either 1) the price drops or 2) competition at the retail level has an effect. With Target, Best Buy, Circuit City, Borders, plus online retailers and Sony themselves all selling the device, eventually someone will start offering discounts. Of course, today with nearly every one of them sold out (including Sony themselves), I'm not holding my breath.
Then of course, I will have not only the pure joy only dedicated gadget geeks can feel, I'll also have the ironic joy of griping about publishers, talking about the device here, and trolling the web for content.
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