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Originally Posted by Tom90deg
*Warning, Rant Incoming!*
HEhe, sorry, but it really upsets me when I hear people say, "Oh, the iPhone is just as good, if not better than any e-reader on the market." The iPhone can read books, but that's not it's major function. It'd the difference between a scalpel and a Swiss Army Knife. Sure, both can cut, but one is designed for a specific purpose, and while the Swiss Army one may work in a pinch, a Scalpel is best for the job. Anywho, Flame away!
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Heheh I purchased two iPod Touches just for reading Ebooks. One was for the wife.
But in all seriousness, I have never read an Ebook on an Eink device, Dont seem to be able to buy one here in Australia at the right price. I have been reading Ebooks for over 8 years now. I first started on a Palm Pilot and progressed to Ipaqs and now to an Ipod Touch. The Ipod touch is great, very nice resolution, good size screen and a backlight. I can get 10 hours on the battery.
But the main reason I would never buy a Eink Device is that it wont go in my pocket and if I take it to bed with me it wont work if the lights out, which would upset my wife, who needs the light off.
I read on average 6 hours a day, and have never suffered any irritation using a small screen or backlight. Maybe a sore thumb from pressing a button ever three seconds. But in conclusion I am really happy with the touch for reading.
Cheers