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Originally Posted by pilotbob
OK, I don't think EVERY Sony owner can check out ebooks from the NYPL. You have to have a library card.
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I hope that's true. I already run into the "no copies available" result on the NYPL. Imagine if there were suddenly hundreds/thousands of more people checking out those books?
I do think the library access feature is huge. This "e-borrowing" feature is gonna hit Amazon where it hurts IMO. I heard a guy on a train yesterday showing his Kindle to a couple of friends -- So-o-o-o cool that he can downlad free previews of books. Uh-huh.
And then you have to buy the books from Amazon.
While I've been borrowing my books free on my Reader for quite some time now!
Still not inclined to buy the Daily Reader when available--don't need wireless. I'm leaning towards the Pocket 300 (portability and clarity are key for me.) Will check one out in person this week, I hope.