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Originally Posted by Lemurion
The price premium for eink devices over multi-function devices such as PMPs is not solely due to the display technology, display size also plays a part in it. The screens on most PMPs are just too small to read comfortably on. I have two PDAs, and the 3.5" screen on the iPaq is the smallest screen I can comfortably read on - I've tried using the screen on my phone, but it's just too small for any length of time.
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Good point about the screen size. I often wish that my 5" reading device would grow to 7-8". But, perhaps then it wouldn't be as portable and fit so well in my small hands? I do prefer it to my 7" netbook, even around the house. I can't imagine reading on a 3.5" screen.
Robertb and Griffonwing,
Thanks for the interesting info. I enjoy learning the background and "behind the scenes info". Although I wouldn't purchase an additional 5" device, I am very interested in how the Epson controller improves the page-turn/flash of eink as that is basically my major concern - and I would be interested in an 8-10" model if it came out. It will be useful to see the eventual user reviews of the Pocket Pro as to how it compares to similar LCD offerings.
Although it seems to me that so much of this discussion is based on personal preferences. For example, I don't use DRMed books - so DRM is not something I'd pay for. However, many other people do and would have a very different and valid, opinion. Just as well that there are so many options!
