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Old 03-03-2009, 08:02 AM   #1
RainDog2
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Is the iRex Digital Reader worth the money?

I have settled on buying an ebook reader am looking for a basic reader that is big, easy to read, handles well, and supports pdf format. Other formats would be nice, but pdf is the one I have the VAST majority of my ebooks in.

The Digital Reader appeals very much to me. It is the biggest on the market, which is important to me, because I do not want to have to squint to see anything. My eyes aren't great (but not bad) and I don't need the struggle. I don't need compact, as I figure any place I would want to take a book, I could bring the Digital Reader.

The digital e-ink feature appeals to me a good deal too. I don't write much on my books, so it wouldn't be a terrible to lose it, but I like the concept.

The things that are holding me back are the price obviously ($859), and the reviews I've read that the reader is very buggy/not user friendly.

http://www.teleread.org/2008/09/25/u...iendly-enough/

http://gizmodo.com/5108154/irex-digi...ghtning-review

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columni...x-kindle_N.htm

What say you? I could afford to buy it, but I'm hesitant to drop that sort of cash on something I might ultimately be dissatisfied with.
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