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Originally Posted by Abelturd
I get your point, but... 
I would love to have a sturdy, impact resistant pocket size reader which I could carry with me at all times.
Then I would like to have another reader, light enough to hold conveniently in one hand with big enough screen that could provide for a pleasant reading experience similar to reading a pbook.
Thirdly, I would like an A4 size device for reading textbooks, pdfs, static web content.
With my budget I can't have them all. So this is where compromise comes in.
When I sum up the amount of time I spend reading on the move, the small device seems to be sheer luxury for me. |
I understand budget issues.. and I understand choosing according to what is most important to you. Certainly if you are reading A4 sized PDFs and other documents where a large format is desirable, then 5" and even 6" ebook readers would be just too small. But, if like me, you are interested in reading mostly novels and other almost wholely text based books, I think there are enough advantages of a 5" inch reader to outweigh the disadvantage of the smaller screen. That being said, if you prefer the 6" screen, more power to you. All I am arguing against is the proposition that some are advancing which is that 6" is the smallest reasonable size for a dedicated ebook device. I honestly feel that a 5" screen is a wonderful size for an ebook reader.
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Bill