@Sirtel & @barryem - each to their own. I love words and language too ... but keep that as a separate interest to reading for pleasure ... where for me, it is about getting lost in another world ... suspending disbelief at times even ... especially if SciFi or Fantasy. I do not like being in clinical mode when reading for pleasure.
I've done a lot of reading in the past, with books that use lots of Thee's and Thou's etc, and while initially it took some time to adjust to the archaic language, I slip into it easier now. I guess if you feel the need to look up a word or some unknown thing, then that is indeed your prerogative, especially if feeling driven to do so, but I rarely have ... just tended instead, to bluster my way through, with the sure knowledge the definition or understanding will come clear eventually.
If you ever want a challenge of reading the archaic form of English, then if you haven't read it already, I suggest the brilliant original version of William Hope Hodgson's The Night Land. That's a doozy.
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Originally Posted by Mathiew.pellerin
I agree with most of what is said here. But one very important thing for me is mobility. I want my ereader to be more portable, to put literally in the pocket, so I can bring it anywhere without having to carry it in a bag or something.
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I seriously considered buying a 6" Kobo once, for that very reason. But in the end, could not justify it based on the projected usage ... and the fact my Samsung phone could do as much with the Kindle app or other app.
And now they have a bigger Samsung phone, which is ample for the amount of time I might read that way. Ultimately I would prefer to read larger E-Ink anyway, if it is reading for sustained periods. 30 minutes on public transport or in a waiting room somewhere, and my phone is plenty good enough.
On a longer journey (i.e. Plane) I would be in a position to have my Kindle and/or Tablet anyway.