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Originally Posted by deadgloves
Okay I've been lurking here on and off for years and have wanted an ebook since sony announced its first reader. However when the 505 came out I reviewed its specs, thought it was very nice and said, "Lets wait for the next generation so we can get search."
However, with each generation I continue to be dismayed that every e-reader, in every generation out there, has something missing. Poor screens, lame, unnecessary lighting, no media slots, focus on propitiatory formats, to many buttons, battery chewing lcds... etc.
I practically gave up. I don't need wireless or anything fancy. I just want a light reader with a paperback sized screen thats crisp and allows me to search and bookmark. I would like it to do pdfs well and handle txt files. I would like to be able to drag and drop files onto the device or a memory card. I don't want a big awkward keyboard.
Still this seems an impossible order to fill after all these years...
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And then, the Pocketbook 360 appeared:
Good screen? Check. No glare, strong contrast.
Resistant? Check. The bastard can skate in the floor with its snap-on cover or endure a car crash without trouble.
No lights? Check.
Media slot? Check. Micro SD card.
Good for all formats? Check. The bastard reads PDF, FB2, EPUB, MOBI (DRM-less one), TXT... you name it.
Light on buttons? Check. The wing buttons, the silver joystick and the center button, and that's all you have (well, a reset button is present too
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Long battery? Check. I'm testing it right now. 4 days haven't still chewed half the battery.
Drag-and-drop approach for files? Check.
Paperback size? Check.
No bulky keyboard? Check.
A dandy choice, I tell you.