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Originally Posted by Sonist
If the concern is about the device's overall size, a device with a 9" or so screen, but with a thin bezel, like the iPhone, wouldn't be much larger, than the total size of the Kindle.
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Actually, for me the main issue is fitting it into the backpack on the back of my chair. The Kindle (with the case) fits well in there, even with the other things I have to carry. I'm not sure if something with a 9" screen would do the same. The extra inch and a half (I have a Kindle 1) might be significant.
Personally, I'm waiting for the kind of epaper displays we can
roll up. Anyone know offhand how far away we are from those?
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Originally Posted by Sonist
I must say, I don't mind the Kindle's physical keyboard (which I would normally consider wasted space), because I read mostly in bed, and I rest it on my stomach. The space for the keyboard places the screen at a good position for comfortable reading.
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I find the Kindle a little awkward to read in bed. I mostly lay on my stomach in bed, and lighting is such that it doesn't work out well. I should probably get one of those wireless light switches for my nightstand.