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Originally Posted by Kilarney
I'm sending in my PRS-500 for the firmware upgrade. I was very tempted to get a PRS-300, but I just can't justify the $150 extra. (see below...)
So here is my rant... I'd really like to get a Kindle, but I can't stand the dedicated keyboard. It is absurd for a dedicated reader.
I really wish that Amazon would come out with a reader that has the styling of a Sony. Unfortunately, if they do, it will probably have a touch-screen, which reduces the contrast.
My big gripe with Sony is their bookstore. The prices are much higher than Amazon's. I'm not tech savvy at all, so the thought of using other stores makes me a little nervous. I also don't really understand micropayments and other ways to save money at other online store. I really need to check into that.
I don't really care about a whispernet, either. I have no problem hooking the e-reader up to my computer to download a book.
So this is a long winded way of saying that I'd like to buy a new e-reader, but I want Amazon's pricing with a device that does not have a touch screen or keyboard. Sadly, I don't think such a thing exists.
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I have a Kindle 1 and we just ordered a K2 using the $100 discount when you sign-up for a 1-yr $14.95/mo Audible subscription (which I do anyway, so it's $100 off for my normal bill).
I was anti-keyboard as well when the K1 came out. But to be honest, after the first 10mins of using the K1 I never even knew the keyboard was there. You really do not even see it, unless you want to and can't focus on your reading. but then the same would be true any buttons or logos on the front of the device. I will add, I don't like the Kindle as a reading device and rarely use it so the K2 is not for me. But the keyboard is one thing I can say is not something that interferes with reading on it when I do use it. I was surprised to say the least.
So, if you like it otherwise, I say order one then if you do not like it, you have 30-days to return for a full refund. My money is if you do return it the reason will not be the existence of the keyboard. I will add that a keyboard is a far better option for me than an on-screen keyboard. And the K2 has a more traditional QWERTY layout rather than the fiasco that is the K1 layout...