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Originally Posted by MSWallack
She knows that the modem won't work in Europe, but she wanted to buy a bunch of books before she left (as if she won't have enough to do while exploring museums and stores) and decided that she didn't want to try to learn Calibre (she uses a Mac) or install the Connect software into a Windows partition.
Also: I agree with the concern that the keyboard would, when not being used, be a big nuisance. Those buttons just beg to be touched.
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The buttons on the keyboard do not function while in the read mode. I don't even see or think about the keyboard on the Kindle unless I need to look up a word or access the net (wikipedia, ESPN for scores) or order a new book.
I had a 500, 505 and now the Kindle. I really liked all the eink devices I've had. I think it depends on your needs and what you like that determins which reader is best for you. I see why people stick with and love the 505. It has advantages over the Kindle. And I see why people prefer the Kindle. I don't think one device out shines the other to the extent that you should only consider one reader. That is why there are Toyota's, Honda's, Fords, and Chryslers. It depends on your individual tastes and needs.
I didn't think I would use the dictionary but use it every day. I thought Wikipedia was nice but have found it useful not just when reading but during my every day experiences when I see or hear something I want more information about. And I canceled the data plan on my phone because I only used it for up to the minute news, sports and scores which I now get on the Kindle for free. These are the reasons I prefer the Kindle but understand these things are not important to everyone.
I think there is and always will be a market for both.
