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Originally Posted by T_Frain_K
Then, why did you buy the reader in the first place? 
Just kidding, I know I bought mine though I did not need it. |
Although you are just kidding, I find the point interesting. It all comes down to the interpretation of "need". One definition could be that you need food, cloths, and a home. Another could be that it is absolutely impossible to get your live working without 2 cars in the garage.
I discovered readers, after I had given Sandra one for Christmas. I could see that it was smarter to bring a lot of books with you on the train or bus, without having to carry physical books. Also the weight and size is smaller than one book. If I read in the Sherlock Holmes omnibus, it is much easier sitting with the reader than with my printed complete Sherlock Holmes.
Well, so far I have defined "need" as having one reader, but I can feel the itch for beginning to collect them.
On another note, I think I like the "outdated" readers quite well. My priority is not for some hitech device but rather, display readability, long battery life, low weight. I must confess, that a dictionary is great.