[darasen]

I find it interesting that the PS-T1 can be rooted as it does. I am not the owner of a smart phone (never found a need) thus I have no real experience with android. I am not a facebook, social media user either. So this leads me to the question of what is the advantage of rooting my PRS-T1?

I have no problems with the current font selection or the collections on my PRS-T1. Thus, file system/OS wise I do not see an advantage. This seems to leave running applications as only real reason to root. But, what applications make it worth doing? Given the limitations of E-ink I can only assume games are pretty much out. Besides I bought the device primarily to read not play Fruit Ninja. I will say I have used my PRS-T1 on two occasions to send email via gmail.

I do see disadvantages in battery life and the potential to brick my reader.Note I am not trying to sound negative and, as a programmer, I certainly understand accomplishing something for the sake of doing it. I am genuinely interested to know that advantage of worthwhile apps for rooting.

PS: If it allows the temporary disabling of the touch screen for speed reading that may compel me.