As a pure gadget, the iLiad is extremely attractive, but the big disadvantages for me over the standard 6" readers are
a) Price
b) Battery life
c) No charging from USB.
With price I can just take a deep breath and accept it, but the combination of poor battery life and not being able to charge it from my laptop when travelling seem very restrictive.
When travelling, using FBReader to read text or PalmDoc files stored on a CF card, with wireless disabled and the stylus stored (which I understand disables the touchscreen), what is a realistic expectation for endurance?
Are there any options for recharging on the go, similar to the PowerToGo sleds for Palm devices, which act as an external battery pack?
What capacity battery is currently being supplied in the UK (either in Borders or at
http://www.iliadreader.co.uk/, and is there any difference there between the book and regular editions?