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I've had an HD+ since June. The tablet reader is quite a bit heavier than my Simple Touch (or even my Kindle Keyboard) making reading for long periods somewhat uncomfortable. I've been VERY happy with the larger format for reading magazines and craft/cookbooks in both epub and pdf form. I bought an app that lets me annotate pdf files as well.
Overall though, I wasn't screamingly happy with the HD. Its online capabilities certainly do not replace those of even a Netbook. The weight and size made it less portable. Can't fit it in my purse. The battery only lasted about 4-5 hours, which was a pain when it died when we were at the ER. I needed something that had backlighting as I was caring for a relative who has zero task lighting and it did serve that need. If your primary need is to simply read ebooks, I would stick with an ebook reader due to its size and readability (a lighted screen is a little harder on the eyes). If, however, you really do need the functionality of a tablet, it is an excellent option for the price. Certainly, an Ipad does better, but it is hundreds of dollars more.
Note: with similar use, the battery on the Simple Touch or Glo lasts about 2-3 days to 2-3 weeks. It depends on how many pages you turn or whether or not you have wifi enabled.
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