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Originally Posted by gzcwnk
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We are out on a gun range looking at a hard coded and very picky java version based web server blackbox that shows us the bullet impacts on the targets (the tech on how its done is fascinating). So a) we are in bright sunlight, ipads, laptops, fade out, but the Kindles screen is still totally readable in this bright light situation. b) The battery life of the kindle is exceptional, so we run 8+ hours with no practical way to charge ipads/laptops etc even sometimes over 2 days and the Kindle lasts the distance. c) It charges very quickly even off a car cigarette lighter socket compared to say an ipad which pretty much will not. d) Weight, the kindle is very light, pretty compact, actually quite tough and pretty waterproof. e) new/ replacement cost, the Kindle is very cheap especially when you want 5~10+ of them.
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Ok, but there are plenty of other eInk devices out there, many of which allow you to install enormously more capable web browsers than the rather quirky browser that the Kindle has.