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Originally Posted by gmaslin
richman
Thank you for your explanation and yes, longer viewing time is definitely appealing but many pocket PC devices exceed 6hrs. of on time use. Laptops are a different story today but when they get e-ink, that would appear to be the death knell for these dedicated readers. Who wants to to carry so many gadgets? That is why the smart phones or wireless pda with 480x320 screens or better look like the solution for me. I can't be bothered with a notebook, I need something that fits in my pocket. Am I wrong?
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It all depend on what you need the reader device for. Myself, I use my reader for fiction, and I can't make do with a PDA sized screen (I tried) - and a netbook isn't very comfortable to sit with compared to an e-ink device. I use it primarily at home though, so max portability is not my main requirement.
However, should it happen some time in the future, that someone makes a 6-7" multipurpose device, with a colour e-ink screen (or something comparable), that can last for, say, 15-20 hours reading time, have roughly the same weight and dimensions as current e-ink readers, and about the same price-point, I'll certainly buy one if the interface is good enough
If you need something primarily for on-the-go, for doing multiple tasks, I think yes, you should get something PDA-like or a smart phone or iPod Touch. If you find a netbook comfortable for reading for hours, then it's a good idea to get one instead of a e-ink device.