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>>>Is it like the Kindle in that the books you buy are stored online? >>>
In a sense. You can download local copies to computer and device, but it is also in the 'cloud' and you can sync via bluetooth (i.e. read on your blackberry, sync your device with your blackberry and resume where you left off.
>>>Can they do what Amazon did with 1984 and pull the book from you>>>
The device does not have its own connection. They cannot pull a book directly from the ebook reader device.
>>>or is there a desktop program to load & organize & store your books?>>>
Yes, but the beta version I am testing does not have it completely working yet so I didn't test it.
>>>What are your thoughts on the 4 way pad? My concern there is possible tearing of the plastic/rubber when using it constantly for page turns and scrolling through menus etc.>>>
So far, so good
>>>Can you buy an AC charger for it or is it USB only? If USB only can you charge it like an iPod with a USB wall plug or only through the computer?>>>
Right now, USB only but he said there will be accessories for sale when it goes retail and that may include add-ons.
>>>What about charging on the computer? Is it like the Sony reader in that if the computer goes into sleep mode it won't charge?>>>
Don't know. I plugged it in with one bar left, left it charging foe an hour or so and it went to three bars, so it seems like a decent battery.
First impressions so far are it's definitely light and comfortable and by far the best reader for reading without needing a fancy case etc. I do have a few concerns, but I am not sure how much of that is 'beta testing unit, it will be fixed later' so I won't say anything until I hear back from my contact.
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