I have room in my life for something small on which I can write notes, read, do some basic internet stuff. I had a Fujitsu P1620, much heavier, basically small and light enough so that I was careless enough to leave it hastily perched on places off which the cats could knock it. Several times. I have learned my lesson.

I fell in love with the concept of the Pocked Edge instantly, but I do take notes in meetings and I read a lot of pdfs. Actually, I take lots of notes all over the place (at traffic lights, before falling asleep, while waiting at the doctor's office, you get the picture), which is why I need something small I can take with me. I use One Note, which is why I am delighted to see that several people have already worked out programs to make notes on the Edge available for One Note.

I know pdfs are a problem on both Edges, but reading through lots of reviews and forums posts, I am not sure how much. All of them? Or some?

I also want to listen to more podcasts when I'm in the car or on public transportation, and probably take notes while listening. I think I can do that with the PE but would like to be sure.

It seems that this is actually not carried in any stores, so it has to be ordered, and once I order it I am stuck with at least a hefty restocking fee. Does anyone know of stores that actually carry it? Walmart says I can have it shipped to the store, but I hate to use Walmart where no one knows anything. I don't know if they will even let me take it out of the box before I pay for it.

My earlier experience was with a Fujitsu P1620, much heavier, but basically small and light enough so that I was careless enough to leave it hastily perched on places off of which the cats could knock it. Several times. I still have it and it is now useful as a doorstop I have learned my lesson and would treat my Edge better, I promise.

So - do you think I might be happy with this device? I really, really have fallen in love with the idea, which makes me mistrust my own judgement.

Thanks.