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Tuna · 06-19-2009, 02:50 PM

I don't think breakage rates are likely to be much different from that of laptops - in fact probably better as there are fewer 'moving parts' to break.

I'd agree with not recommending an e-reader right now, but not for reasons of fragility. E-readers are going through a huge development spurt right now, and competition in the sector is bringing better hardware and software to market at better prices. Buy an e-reader now and it's going to be obsolete in 12 months. or less. New readers are not only going to come from new entrants to the market like Oaxis, but also from established players like Sony. So we can expect initial slightly flakey offerings like the Kindle DX to make way for improved hardware and software.

That said, the exception is that most of the new offerings are likely to be coming in at the current premium price levels ($250 and upwards). If you just want to start an e-book library and are happy with a 'no frills' reader to carry it on, then there are some real bargains to be had.

06-19-2009, 02:50 PM	#17
Tuna Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 325 Join Date: May 2009 Device: Cool-ER	I don't think breakage rates are likely to be much different from that of laptops - in fact probably better as there are fewer 'moving parts' to break. I'd agree with not recommending an e-reader right now, but not for reasons of fragility. E-readers are going through a huge development spurt right now, and competition in the sector is bringing better hardware and software to market at better prices. Buy an e-reader now and it's going to be obsolete in 12 months. or less. New readers are not only going to come from new entrants to the market like Oaxis, but also from established players like Sony. So we can expect initial slightly flakey offerings like the Kindle DX to make way for improved hardware and software. That said, the exception is that most of the new offerings are likely to be coming in at the current premium price levels ($250 and upwards). If you just want to start an e-book library and are happy with a 'no frills' reader to carry it on, then there are some real bargains to be had.