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batgirl · 04-23-2010, 11:36 AM

I did a lot of research before buying my PocketBook 360 and I am even more happy with it than I thought I would be. I was originally looking at 6" e-ink screens and was afraid the 5" screen would be too small.

But the PB 360 is perfect for my needs. I am a heavy recreational reader who always carries a book (never know when I'm going to end up in a line somewhere) so I wanted something ultra portable and light. I wanted to be able to check out ebooks from the library. The ergonomics of the 360 is awesome. Like you I didn't realize all the acrobatics of pbook reading. As for the actual reading experience I just get lost in the book. Beyond the comfort of not having to wrangle or hold a heavy pbook, I forget that I'm reading on an e-ink screen instead of paper.

I am a total convert.

I will likely be in the market for a larger "home-based" ereader to read magazines, newspapers, comics, etc but I plan on waiting for the technology to evolve. Right now my laptop computer serves that purpose better than any ereader could.

04-23-2010, 11:36 AM	#17
batgirl Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 126 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago Device: PocketBook360	I did a lot of research before buying my PocketBook 360 and I am even more happy with it than I thought I would be. I was originally looking at 6" e-ink screens and was afraid the 5" screen would be too small. But the PB 360 is perfect for my needs. I am a heavy recreational reader who always carries a book (never know when I'm going to end up in a line somewhere) so I wanted something ultra portable and light. I wanted to be able to check out ebooks from the library. The ergonomics of the 360 is awesome. Like you I didn't realize all the acrobatics of pbook reading. As for the actual reading experience I just get lost in the book. Beyond the comfort of not having to wrangle or hold a heavy pbook, I forget that I'm reading on an e-ink screen instead of paper. I am a total convert. I will likely be in the market for a larger "home-based" ereader to read magazines, newspapers, comics, etc but I plan on waiting for the technology to evolve. Right now my laptop computer serves that purpose better than any ereader could.