[chaznsc]

I would LOVE some input / discussion on this thread:


I have been on a mini crusade for sometime now looking for a mobile reader. Its funny how you can start out thinking you know what you want, only to discover you didn't. LOL

Had a PRS 505, nice unit, but ended up sending it back. The cost of eBooks and the lack of connectivity were a turn off for me. Perhaps i didn't give it long enough.

I'm not as much interested in eBooks as I am being able to get online content. Podcasts are of interest to me (but could easily take back seat to my ipod classic), as well as "read" materials like RSS feeds and news sites. Also interested in reading PDF files from work realted subjects or self printed from web sites.

Something simple to either update or load would be desirable. Ultimately a wireless device would be preferred.

I'm not saying I don't want to read books (I do want that option), but my interest in the other areas outweighs the "book desire". And not completely sure I want something in a large format (Kindle DX), although an online newspaper subscription would be a possibility if they were offered (right now my local paper doesn't offer).

So it seems my desire for a reader leans more towards a PC than an e-reader, but I don't want to be tied to a notebook or even my net-book that I travel with.

Any ideas or suggestions welcome. My thoughts are I am so weird in my thinking that there isn't anything available. My initial thought is something like an iPod Touch, but a little larger format.

Happy reading,

chaz