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Originally Posted by QuantumIguana
My can opener opens cans. When it no longer performs its task, I will replace it. Before that, added features won't entice me to replace my can opener. My e-reader is for reading books, and I'll keep it as long as it still performs its task. When it breaks I will get a new one. I expect that the next reader I buy will have more functions, but those added functions won't entice me to replace a perfectly good e-reader.
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Admirable- I'd like to be that self-disciplined. I have a perfectly functioning, elegant Kindle Keyboard with the beautifully made lighted cover. Which I love, so I TOLD myself that I would wait to replace it. I would not get a Touch. .... I bought the Kindle touch the same day I learned it was available in Canada. And do i regret it? No -I love it even more - especially how fast the dictionary is, searching, etc. But did i need it? No - it was wanton consumerism.
My only redeeming grace is that I'm not least tempted to upgrade my original iPad. The new functions on each generation of ereaders seem to incrementally more significant than on new generations of computers/laptops/ tablets. And I use the reader more often - reading is of central importance.