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Originally Posted by Sweetpea
But I'm not a reviewer! When I want to buy something, I generally search for reviews (in the case of the Ipad I wasn't going to buy, but rather was curious about it). But those reviews that only mention a device is perfect, I generally skip. Those reviews that only mention a device sucks, I usually read, with a healthy amount of skepticism. I always read reviews that describe the good and the bad. I'll decide for myself if I find that good, good, and the bad, bad, but at least I'll know more about the device.
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Here's the problem:
The good:
Support for multiple drm formats.
Lit screen for reading in the dark.
Large size is good for PDFs and technical books.
Zippy fast rendering.
Costs $500 instead of $800 like a Que proReader or iRex DR1000.
Can load files via Wifi to apps that support it.
The bad:
Supports it's own proprietary DRM format.
Lit screen is not e-Ink.
Large screen means it is considerably heavier than all the 6" readers.
Can be used for other non-reading distracting things like watching movies or playing games.
Costs $500 instead of $259 like the Kindle or Nook.
Must use iTunes if you want to add files via USB.
Any given user will have to decide for himself what light he sees the iPad from.