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I find I'm actually on the internet less and reading considerably more since I got my MSI Wind. The screen is great for nearly all light conditions, and the form factor really delivers a book-like experience. It could stand to lose a pound, perhaps, but it's not unwieldy, and the short battery life hasn't been an issue yet--there are few situations where I'm away from an outlet for more than two-and-a-half hours and would want to have a laptop or a book, though I can see how that would be a problem if you're on a plane or a train for hours at a stretch on a regular basis.
I'm thinking this is the format that's going to popularize the ebook: lightweight, full-function computers with the 10" screen (likely a convertible tablet) that will be comfortable to read and people will have with them anyway. Smart phones might take up this role, but I think a lot of people are doing the same math I did in discovering netbooks--why would I get a quasi-disposable item with an all-thumbs keyboard and deliberately hobbled software when I could have a small, complete computer from highly respected manufacturers for the same money or less?
I don't see a strong future for eInk, unless perhaps integrated back-to-back w/ LCDs in netbooks.
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