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Originally Posted by krischik
I have got myself a Sony now - and I still have to disagree.
Not that I don't like the Sony but 6" is definably not enough for PDF. Even PDFs which are smaller then A4 are impossible to read. I got a C6 manual and I can't read it without re flow. But re flow is a marketing gimmick on limited value.
On the other hand I have read (MOBI) trivia on a 2.8" mobile phone display. So I can image that trivia can be read on 5" just as well.
And that leaves the question what 6" is good for. You need a handbag to carry it but it still can't display PDF.
Martin
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I think that is an excellent way of addressing the issue. the 6" display is nice, but the cases needed to keep it from cracking make the device to large, though the Sony is a pretty minimal case. For me, since 99% of my reading is novels, a 5" display will seem HUGE compared to my Clie and Nokia N800. I never use the Kindle for other reasons, mostly because I do no like reading on it under most lighting.
And the 6" display is not near large enough for many of us wanting to view reference manuals, tech books, and even newspapers or magazines.
So, I have to agree there will likely be a 5" market and a 9.7"+ market when it all shakes out over the coming year. The 6" market will always be there but a lot of folks might simply prefer the smaller reader size.