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Cthulhu · 10-31-2006, 01:01 PM

@ NatCh:

Don't get me wrong; I like the compact-ness of the Reader. But as someone who is a running gag for the demise of gadgets--add to that the fact that I work on a boat (fresh water, not as hostile as the marine environment), I am usually afraid of gadgets; moreover, how gadgets will fare in my hands. Pay a pretty penny for insurane on my Treo, but it's worth it.

I mentioned flexibility and durability. My copy of _On The Road_ has been around the world, more or less. Its battered and dog-eared, but operable.

My contention, or worry, is that if I buy a Reader, will forget that its a (possibly) delicate device, and I can easily see breaking it.

Maybe the Reader is not the petite-fleur I make it out to be; have yet to play with one in person. I just know for myself that I need tough electronics.

The Reader Rocks.

10-31-2006, 01:01 PM	#9
Cthulhu Technologist Posts: 488 Karma: 585237 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I'm between Cities Device: SONY Reader PRS-500	@ NatCh: Don't get me wrong; I like the compact-ness of the Reader. But as someone who is a running gag for the demise of gadgets--add to that the fact that I work on a boat (fresh water, not as hostile as the marine environment), I am usually afraid of gadgets; moreover, how gadgets will fare in my hands. Pay a pretty penny for insurane on my Treo, but it's worth it. I mentioned flexibility and durability. My copy of _On The Road_ has been around the world, more or less. Its battered and dog-eared, but operable. My contention, or worry, is that if I buy a Reader, will forget that its a (possibly) delicate device, and I can easily see breaking it. Maybe the Reader is not the petite-fleur I make it out to be; have yet to play with one in person. I just know for myself that I need tough electronics. The Reader Rocks.