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Originally Posted by QIbHom
I got to play with the new Kindle last week, and it is too danged big. While I think it is great that Astak will sell some kind of 9" reader (there is obviously demand), I'll stick with my 5" PP. The folks I showed it off to all commented on how light and easy to handle it is.
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Dear QIbHom:
I know from my own personal experience that the lightness and the feel are very important. Hence, I love the 5 inch Pocket PRO.
BUT... I also know that the 9 inch size is going to be critical for newspaper and periodical reading. It will also be a major requirement for schools. While there is that larger size need coming... lightness is still going to be most important. This is why I laugh out loud when someone thinks the iPad is an eBook Reader. At 1.5 pounds you would need to hire someone to hold it or use it on a platform of some type. The size is cumbersome for traveling on an airplane. The iPad may develop to be a hit or a miss... but calling it an eBook Reader is a bit too much for me. I would HOPE that our new 9 inchers will weigh under 9 ounces. That is about all I would want to hold in my hand for any length of time.