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Originally Posted by nikkie
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.
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Actually, you're doing the same as most reviewers that did point out both sides. Comparing a larger LCD device with a smaller e-ink device. You just can't compare them! It's like comparing apples with pears. Also, you're only focusing on reading on it, while it's not a dedicated reader.
But your example gives me a good starter to explain what I mean!
What i would have written is:
The device has a good LCD screen, backlit, so you can use it in the dark.
It is a large sized screen, thus good for PDF's and technical books.
It has a fast processor, so pages are rendered fast.
It has WiFi so you can connect to the internet if you have a wireless signal available (some models also support 3G).
The weight is xxxg, which means it's heavier than the average e-ink dedicated reader, but lighter than the average laptop.
The price is lower than the average larger screened e-ink dedicated device.
It can be used for more functions than reading, such as internet browsing or watching movies.
Files can be loaded by way of USB, but this must go by way of Itunes.
It supports Apple's own DRM and other DRM formats *.
I wrote exactly the same as you, but I didn't put any personal values to them. It's those personal values that can completely ruin a review. I always get a feeling they want to push you in a certain direction.
* where did you read support for multiple DRM formats? Can you read DRM mobipocket on them? DRM ebook? DRM LIT? I'll presume you can read DRM epub (not only their own DRM scheme)