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Old 06-22-2010, 01:55 AM   #23
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Originally Posted by GlenBarrington View Post
I used to read a lot with my Treo and before that on my Palm E2. I think with that sized device, you need a backlit screen. Why? Auto scroll!

Auto scroll makes reading on this sized device possible, reading a book one page at a time means many many MANY page advance button presses. Your finger will get very tired. With auto scroll, you set it up, and start to read.
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Originally Posted by Lady Fitzgerald View Post
I can't speak for anyone else but auto scroll would drive me up the wall! Interesting idea, though.
Same here...

I tried auto scroll once. Turned it off after a minute. I hate it!


I'd love a touchscreen, PDA-sized e-ink reader. My BeBook Mini is too large to put in my pocket.
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