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Originally Posted by Crowl
Same sort of requirements as dmaul then, what sort of size screen would you deem suitable for the reading, surfing and videos while still fitting the easy to carry criteria though?
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9" or 10" would work for me if its thin and light. I have a brief case or book bag with me most of the time, so it doesn't ahve to be super small. Just preferably not as heavy as a tablet pc or laptop.
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Originally Posted by Terisa de morgan
Sorry, but, for me, that isn't an e-book reader. Get a tablet PC with Mobipocket, Adobe Creator and Internet access and you already have it. I don't need another kind of tablet PC.
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I want something smaller and lighter than current tablet PCs. Think something like a 10" iPhone but with stylus support. No keyboard etc.
If you don't need it, that's fine. Keep you're reader. On reason to be hostile to those of us who'd rather have a multifunction tablet rather than a dedicated reader and a tablet PC.
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Well, I enjoy reading, a lot, more than other things, so, for me, eyestrain and comfort for reading are the most important concerns. And it isn't related with technical evolution but with personal preferences.
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Agreed. It's just based on what each person needs/wants. I just get annoyed on this site as so many people are just, bluntly put, fanboys of e-ink readers and get very defensive when people talk about preferring a good multifunction device to read on. I guess they worry such devices will kill off dedicated e-ink readers or something.
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Originally Posted by M0zza
This is a bit extreme! I myself come here to learn about new book readers (which are not convergent devices), new stores and authors who have seen the light. As well as enjoying the site in general. I'm not here for the latest technological advances in mobile computing in general.
I may upgrade my 505, I may not for several years, but when I do it will be with another book reader.
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You're fine. You weren't like ahi posting in a thread about what people want in the future and being very hostile to people who are very in to technological advances and really want a multifunction tablet like the rumored Apple device to come out.
I apologize for the bookworm remark--just had a long couple of days and got irritated. I don't care if people just love reading and just want a simple e-ink device like current readers. It just gets annoying when someone like ahi is so hostile to those who want something that does more as we like to read but aren't avid readers and need other functions more.