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mogui · 12-14-2006, 12:04 AM

I enjoy this thread, so I registered here. I am in China where I cannot buy new English books. I rely on downloads and my old TRGpro. Sadly, my screen has become flaky. I can restore it by squeezing the case, so I am limping along with it. I have contacted Handera hoping to arrange for a refurbished unit.

Why don't I just by a new T|X? I am greatly tempted, especially by the WiFi. I could sit in local cafes and browse the web. But the TRGpro has certain advantages I am unwilling to relinquish. The first is battery convenience. If I read a lot a pair of AAA batteries will last me about 2 weeks. The monochrome screen is very easy on power. I can carry AAAs or buy them when needed.

The T|X has that wonderful large screen. But the TRGpro is good enough. Maybe the next time I am back in the new world, I will succumb to the temptation. I am, after all, a gadget lover.

12-14-2006, 12:04 AM	#11
mogui eNigma Posts: 503 Karma: 1335 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Philippines Device: HTC G1 Android FBReader	TRGpro in China I enjoy this thread, so I registered here. I am in China where I cannot buy new English books. I rely on downloads and my old TRGpro. Sadly, my screen has become flaky. I can restore it by squeezing the case, so I am limping along with it. I have contacted Handera hoping to arrange for a refurbished unit. Why don't I just by a new T\|X? I am greatly tempted, especially by the WiFi. I could sit in local cafes and browse the web. But the TRGpro has certain advantages I am unwilling to relinquish. The first is battery convenience. If I read a lot a pair of AAA batteries will last me about 2 weeks. The monochrome screen is very easy on power. I can carry AAAs or buy them when needed. The T\|X has that wonderful large screen. But the TRGpro is good enough. Maybe the next time I am back in the new world, I will succumb to the temptation. I am, after all, a gadget lover.