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Old 01-02-2010, 03:17 PM   #31
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Right. The closest thing to a book is something that needs power every 4 hours or so,
My SmartDevices Q7 ($211.12, shipped) has a 12 hour battery life. After that, I can run another 8 hours off (4) AAs, or 24 hours off a Li-Ion battery pack. (The Q7 can charge off USB while you read.)

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does not fit in your pocket,
It fits in the front pocked of my jeans, slacks, and suit pants every day.

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is unreadable on the beach
I don't live within 12 hours of the beach, but my Q7 is waterproof in that I read it outside in the rain. I'm eagerly awaiting the Pixel Qi screen - both for extending battery life, and for outdoor readability.

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and you cannot hold it with just one hand while having coffee in a restaurant.
I hold my Q7 in one hand while sipping a diet coke. Is that close?

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Back to reality, back to Bebook.
Several of my very good friends have BeBooks. The last one to convert is waiting on his V7 (an upgrade to the Q7) to be delivered.

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