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Originally Posted by JSWolf
I have to agree it's a lost cause to compare eBook devices to an iPod. Totally different devices bought for different reasons. Yes, I know my 505 and others can play mp3/aac. But I don't use it for that. I use to to read electronic content to which it works quite well. I've tried my wife's Touch with one of the sample eReader format eBooks and while it is readable, the screen is quite small for that.
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They are very different devices but they have some common appeal. They both allow you to store and access a large collection of their medium on a portable device. I think there is a natural comparison to be drawn. My reasons for buying my Kindle are very similar to the reasons I purchased a digital audio player. I want my books/music with me when I'm not at home and I don't want the clutter or the hassle of storing and moving all the discs/paper. I don't think you can treat the markets the same, however. What's more interesting is how they're different.