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Rolech · 06-11-2010, 07:10 PM

1. whiter screen and blacker eInk- like eInk for readability and BATTERY LIFE, this to me is what makes an ereader an ereader, along with thinness and size. I have owned, JBL,sony 300, & 600,Kindle 1, and I'm including my palm Treo/Tung C because they in many ways are better than all the above.

2. Ability to install multiple eReader software - This is the second HUGE KEY which makes the old Palms so usable as eReaders. I use Olive Tree reader for 3 bible versions, and you can find chapter verses, words in seconds, hugely functional. I have mobipocket and ezreader also on them. The ability to search through large reference books, like the Bible and or dictionaries, text books ect is sadly lacking in eReaders I've seen or had.

If I'm going to have another device like an eReader I don't want the weight, shorter battery life, all the computer like functions, email ect. BUT I do want to be able to read multiple types of books and formats easily, and in a very light efficent, portable form.
OK wifi would be nice also, to access wikipedia and book sources directly.

06-11-2010, 07:10 PM	#126
Rolech Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: US Device: jetbook lite*sold/psr300 returned/Kindle2 sold/Sony 600/palm treo 680	What I would like in an eReader 1. whiter screen and blacker eInk- like eInk for readability and BATTERY LIFE, this to me is what makes an ereader an ereader, along with thinness and size. I have owned, JBL,sony 300, & 600,Kindle 1, and I'm including my palm Treo/Tung C because they in many ways are better than all the above. 2. Ability to install multiple eReader software - This is the second HUGE KEY which makes the old Palms so usable as eReaders. I use Olive Tree reader for 3 bible versions, and you can find chapter verses, words in seconds, hugely functional. I have mobipocket and ezreader also on them. The ability to search through large reference books, like the Bible and or dictionaries, text books ect is sadly lacking in eReaders I've seen or had. If I'm going to have another device like an eReader I don't want the weight, shorter battery life, all the computer like functions, email ect. BUT I do want to be able to read multiple types of books and formats easily, and in a very light efficent, portable form. OK wifi would be nice also, to access wikipedia and book sources directly.