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andyf · 10-20-2009, 08:34 PM

I broadly agree with Kali Yuga (albeit that life's too short to read all the arguments in this thread).

To my mind, a 'proper' (or dedicated) ebook reader, is relatively small, light, easy to read (has e-ink or equivalent display) and phenomenal battery life.
That is what I want, and as it exists, that is something that I utterly refuse to compromise on.

If there are no parameters to the question, I want a 24 bit colour e-ink (or equivalent) screen with a lightning fast refresh rate and touch screen that I can use as my everyday portable gadget, replacing the functionality of the myriad of gadgets I currently use, and still weigh less than 200g(ish) and have a battery life measured in weeks.
Whaddyamean I can't have that?

If we're talking about what manufacturers can produce today, I want the clearest screen in the smallest package, with either an exceptionally well defined menu system with a wide range of font sizes, or an open system that is user programmable, the capability to read all the major formats, an SDHC card slot and a massive battery life.

My interest is in reading books (and comics, magazines, articles, etc.), rather than editing them, so I have no interest in a touch screen, unless I can have one that doesn't affect the contrast or clarity of the screen.
I don't want a keyboard, or unnecessary buttons that increase the size of the device.
I don't want anything that will significantly reduce the battery life.

I would like the ability to download (either directly, or via a PC) full versions of newspapers and magazines, formatted for an e-book reader - but I have no interest in paying more than the regular price of a print newspaper for the minited content that is already available for free to anyone with a web browser.

My smartphone is the multi-function device that goes everywhere with me. My ebook reader isn't.

If anyone wants to add functionality that I don't want/need to me ebook reader, which does not detract from my use of the device, or increase the price, they're welcome to do so, but i don't want a compromised device. I already own over a dozen devices that I could read ebooks on, but don't fit my criteria for a 'proper' ebook reader.

10-20-2009, 08:34 PM	#65
andyf Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 26 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Sony PRS-505	I broadly agree with Kali Yuga (albeit that life's too short to read all the arguments in this thread). To my mind, a 'proper' (or dedicated) ebook reader, is relatively small, light, easy to read (has e-ink or equivalent display) and phenomenal battery life. That is what I want, and as it exists, that is something that I utterly refuse to compromise on. If there are no parameters to the question, I want a 24 bit colour e-ink (or equivalent) screen with a lightning fast refresh rate and touch screen that I can use as my everyday portable gadget, replacing the functionality of the myriad of gadgets I currently use, and still weigh less than 200g(ish) and have a battery life measured in weeks. Whaddyamean I can't have that? If we're talking about what manufacturers can produce today, I want the clearest screen in the smallest package, with either an exceptionally well defined menu system with a wide range of font sizes, or an open system that is user programmable, the capability to read all the major formats, an SDHC card slot and a massive battery life. My interest is in reading books (and comics, magazines, articles, etc.), rather than editing them, so I have no interest in a touch screen, unless I can have one that doesn't affect the contrast or clarity of the screen. I don't want a keyboard, or unnecessary buttons that increase the size of the device. I don't want anything that will significantly reduce the battery life. I would like the ability to download (either directly, or via a PC) full versions of newspapers and magazines, formatted for an e-book reader - but I have no interest in paying more than the regular price of a print newspaper for the minited content that is already available for free to anyone with a web browser. My smartphone is the multi-function device that goes everywhere with me. My ebook reader isn't. If anyone wants to add functionality that I don't want/need to me ebook reader, which does not detract from my use of the device, or increase the price, they're welcome to do so, but i don't want a compromised device. I already own over a dozen devices that I could read ebooks on, but don't fit my criteria for a 'proper' ebook reader.