[Robertb]

Originally Posted by Davimee

Looking through the options again I've decided this is pretty much an ereader, not MID, so I went ahead and voted in the poll. I still prefer the 5" screen of my pocket pro to a 6" screen, as it is so easy to take with me.

• Wi-fi doesn't really matter to me, either way. If it had wi-fi (or bluetooth) I can see myself using that to hook it up to my computer (in the same way I used to hot sync my palm), but I don't think I'd use that to go directly to a book store. It would be nice to be able to connect it to my computer without fishing around for the usb cord, but if that feature adds a lot to the cost, I'd prefer to not have it.
  
• Touch screen doesn't make any difference to me, either. If the touch screen has good contrast and looks good without adding a huge price to the tag, then sure, it would be nice. But when I saw the Sony touch screen at Borders, the screen looked washed out, compared to my Pocket Pro. So if I'd have to sacrifice quality of screen, then I definitely don't want touch screen. And if it adds a lot to the price (more than $10-$20), then I'd rather not have it.
  
• As far as the keyboard goes, from what I understand, the soft keyboard requires touch screen. I'm happy with the keyboard on the Pocket Pro. If it did have touch screen, then yes, the soft keyboard would be nice. That way it could have a bit of a larger screen without making too much larger of a footprint.
  
• A choice of colors is fantastic, but not completely necessary. If offering other colors increases the price, I'd be happy with black. Although I'd really prefer to not have white, as that would tend to show dirt easier, I would think.
  
• Dictionary support would definitely be a plus!
  
• I really like the visible clock in CoolReader, so I'd say a visible clock would be great. Actually, I like the entire status bar in coolreader, so if that was an option in the epub reader, that would be fantastic. It's great being able to see my progress into a book. And when I read several books by the same author, sometimes I forget which book I'm reading, so it's nice to have the title of the book. But I can see how some people don't like that, so it's great to have the option.
  
• I say ship it with the case... even though it adds a few dollars, it saves me from having to purchase something extra for my new toy. I'd rather have everything I need right in the box.
  
• Now as far as the screen display, e-ink, backlighting and battery life... I'd be curious to see one with a backlit display. That would be great for reading in the evening. However, I do like the look of the e-ink screen. I wouldn't mind sacrificing battery life for backlighting, as long as the display is still easy to read. Also, if it had this feature, would I be able to read it in direct sunlight, like I can my Pocket Pro? If I'd have to sacrifice that, I say skip the backlighting, stay with e-ink, and I'll continue using my book light at night. But if there's an option for turning off the backlighting and reading in direct (or bright) sunlight, I'd like the backlit option. That is, of course, if it doesn't add a hefty weight to the price tag. I'm also happy with a black and white screen.
  
• As far as weight, please keep it light! My purse gets heavy enough as it is, if I had to weigh it down with a heavier ereader, I'd end up leaving it at home.
  
• I don't know about the user replaceable battery... on paper it's a great feature to have, but like others here have said, I've rarely replaced a battery on an electronic device. Although I have a friend who's brand new Sony has a dead battery, and it's too much of a hassle for her to get a new one, so she's not using hers. So yeah, a user replaceable battery is good, as long as the battery itself doesn't cost a terrible amount.
  
• SD card slot is definitely a plus! And please do what you can to keep the cost down!

Thanks for your survey!

Dear Davimee:

Thank you so much for a thorough breakdown. I know you put a lot of great effort in it.

I left off the 5 inch in the survey as I do not see a new 5 inch on the horizon. I just do not think that ANY other 5 inch can top the Pocket PRO. Yes, we can still improve it; but IF only the rest of the world knew what a little gem the Pocket PRO really is.