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Old 06-01-2009, 11:53 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by brecklundin View Post
sassanik:

Have you been able to try a Kindle for a while? I ask because I felt the same way when I was ordering my K1 last summer, but much to my surprise, I found I do not even see the keyboard when reading on it (which i do not do often for other reasons). But the way the thing is designed to be held, the keyboard actually is below where your eyes will be focused. Sort of like a keyboard on a laptop, I know it is there, but I never really even notice it.

Like I said, I was sure i would hate the keyboard, but ironically, I do not, in fact it is one of my favorite parts of the Kindle. But of it is something a person will not use, then it is wasted cash and space.

BTW, excellent point about the buttons because it is likely the device tested was not a RTM version of the reader but rather a late stage release candidate.

Alas I can't afford a kindle currently and none of my friends have one. I currently have a eb1150, which is awesome, and my iphone. I would not be adverse to trying out a kindle if someone would want to loan me one for a few weeks!

I think the kindle would definately benefit from people being able to see it in person and try it out at a store. I tried out a Sony PRS 505 at the Sony Store.

Anyway I think its very exciting that we are getting more and more ereaders on the market!

Amy
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