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Old 12-27-2008, 02:03 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib View Post
Now, surely you know that good stories never end!
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Here's my advice, bigmat1201:

1) Listen to every one on this thread and on this site. Look at those critics who can see value in the different devices - those who are fair-minded, able to analyze both the strengths and weaknesses of the devices they're familiar with.

2) Listen, as well, to the tone of that advice. How does a writer (I include myself) come across to you? Arrogant? Sincere? Understanding? God's right-hand advisor?

3) Look at the ergonomics of the different devices.
4) Look at the content-value of the devices. (Do you read mainly Fiction or Non-Fiction?
5) Look at the different formats available from each device.
6) Look at personal horror stories. (Device Failure.)
7) Look at successful stories of ownership.
8) Look at front-engine managment. (Sony's store, for example: some people like it, whereas most people seem not to like it. For me, it's ok.)
9) Look at the "Library" of available ebooks for the device(s) you're considering.
10) Look to see if anyone has a personal agenda in "bashing" a device.

And always - ALWAYS - smile when you're reading.

Have Fun!

Don
Or.....

they could just listen to me. Kindle sucks! Reader rocks! I am the right hand of God! Muahahhahahahah!!

Sorry, I had to.

FWIW, I haven't had a problem finding content on the ebookstore, and when they don't have it, amazon usually doesn't either. If you are worried about content, I'd start searching for books you want, and see who is better. I buy a lot of paperback fiction books, and I tend to find what I needed cheaper on Sony's website (they usually have a standard 5% off, whereas Kindle will usually sell them full price- but not always).
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