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Originally Posted by SimonSays
Interesting.. but seems as some of these ereaders are starting to be just more like tablets or smaller versions of a laptop or even hdtv screen. Why go so big when you could just use your computer to do the same job? I thought purpose to go smaller was to make it more portable? I just don't get it- maybe I am not cool enough or something
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The form factor of a PC or laptop sucks for reading.
If you're reading more than novels, a small 5" or 6" screen isn't going to be enough. E-ink may not be enough. Lack of ability to mark up easily isn't enough etc.
My Kindle is 100% adequate for reading novels. But for my work reading I need a larger screen (A4 PDFs), ability to highlight and jot notes in the margin etc. For magazines I need a larger screen and color etc.
And if it can do all that stuff, might as well tack on PDA functions, internet, e-mail, video etc. to make the tablet even more useful to me.