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Old 11-30-2009, 10:02 PM   #47
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Originally Posted by Superlucky View Post
I think the article raised some very legitimate points (e.g. tying someone to a format whilst the war is still raging) as well as some that were completely off-base (e.g. the presumption that an LCD provides a comparable experience to e-ink).

I think the bottom line is: don't get a reading device for anyone who didn't specifically ask for it.
That is, of course, reasonable. I would modify it a little, don't get an ereader for anyone who is not an avid reader. But for me the article was just shameless plug for tablets and computers over ereaders. Your valid point was just a little side note. But have you ever taken a laptop to read in bed? How do you hold it, how do you avoid the heat? You might be able to put it down somewhere but that will limit your reading position. Even a tablet will get hot and be a lot heavier than a reader. And there are also the usual screen and battery issues.

And with ereaders sales just starting to go through the roof the comment "everyone who wants one already has one" is nothing short of ridiculous.
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