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Old 05-29-2011, 06:34 PM   #8
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Device: Sony pocket edition and Kobo touch both died - looking at Kindles
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>Between your 2 threads I don't think any ereader will work for you in the conventional sense.

You could be right. It is a compromise between ideals and usefulness/simplicity.

>If you really don't want to leave any traces you're going to have to just buy books in paper form, scan them into the computer and make your own ebooks.

This is indeed what I have done in the past. And when in third world nations such as Cambodia it is easy to find local businesses whose staff will do this for nominal cost, saving a *lot* of time. If you are interested I will post on this modus operendi in another thread.

I actually prefer real books - the much better selection, the feel of paper, the ability to highlight with a pen, etc. The only things I don't like are 1) weight and bulk while travelling; 2) indiscretion crossing borders; 3) unsearchableness. My sense is that ebooks are not quite there yet as to the switch from paper to digital. Maybe in 8 years.

>Put them on your device manually without the software and you're good to go. I think the Sony will be perfect for you if you go that route.

Thanks. I am reluctant to give up too soon on this model as I really like the compactness and lightweightness of it
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