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I have a Cybook that I enjoy reading books on. I have several Pocket PCs (with touchscreens) that I've read ebooks on.
An eInk reader is not a PDA and does not replace a PDA. An eInk reader, for the most part, is a one use device. You read books on it....period.....A PDA is a multi-use device that is only limited in functionality by the software that is installed on it.
Keeping that in mind...what do you need a touch screen for on an eInk book reader?
Since I am so oriented to Pocket PCs, when I first got my Cybook, I had to keep reminding myself that the Cybook was not a PDA (I tried to navigate through my loaded books by touching the screen and to turn pages by touching the screen because that's how I do it on a Pocket PC). But I have no problem using the keys on the Cybook to do those things. For me it was simply a matter of getting acclimated to a new device.
When I read books on my Pocket PC I am always concerned about the battery life and keep my charger close by just in case I need to give the battery a boost. With the Cybook, I can read for several days without having to recharge the battery. I also enjoy being able to read books in bright sunshine on the Cybook - something I could never do on a pocket pc.
I don't read in lowlight environments, even with my pocket pc. Lowlight environments just strain my eyes too much. But if I were planning to read in a lowlight environment, I'd look into getting a book light to use with the Cybook.
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