Ok, I'll lay this out the way I did the other poll as my answers are completely conditional. These are the two types of devices I'm looking at, and the features I'd want on each accordingly.
1. Dedicated ebook reader
6 inch
Do NOT want Wi-Fi or 3G, hook to computer is fine
hard or soft keyboard (either is fine. I'm not picky on this one)
Fastest possible controller and processor (SPEED)
Dictionary Support
Quality crush-resistant case included
8,000 pages to a single charge (E-Ink)
Black and white Grade "A" screen
10 ounces to 1 pound is fine with me
Over a pound will be just fine!!
Must be USER-Replaceable rechargeable battery
SD card slot is absolutely critical to me
Might be willing to pay only $150-$199 tops
2. MId device (ie, a mobile internet device that also doubles as an ebook reader)
Wi-Fi
3g
9 inch
Touch Screen
soft keyboard (not on device body but on the screen)
Fastest possible controller and processor (SPEED)
Dictionary Support
Hyperlinks
Visible Clock (with its own battery)
Quality crush-resistant case included
10-14 hours battery life and backlit is plenty
Must have a color screen
Over a pound will be just fine!!
Must be USER-Replaceable rechargeable battery
SD card slot is absolutely critical to me
I need a 9 inch that costs under $350
Linux OS (Meego or Android)
A large selection of additional apps that can be installed.
Stylus
kickstand (believe it or not, a kickstand is hugely useful on a MID)
USB connection (for file transfer and wired internet. Yes, there are times a wired link is necessary)
GPS device (and associated map software)
The list I gave for item 2 is for a Mid with ebook reader capabilities. Think of something like the Nokia n810, but on steroids. The 7" mid Astak displayed at CES would be a good analog for that. Anywho, that's my thoughts.
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Originally Posted by jusmee
You'd think so, but I am a long time user of PDA's, phones, mp3/4 players, and now eBook readers, and I realise I have NEVER replaced an internal battery. I have always moved on to a newer device long before the battery needs replacing.
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Not me. I tend to use a device until it bricks. On average I will change the battery in a device 2-3 times before I finally get rid of it.