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Originally Posted by Jux
Well. I think a 9" reader is kind of pointless, because it does not fit into pocket. If one needs to read books with larger page size and with more graphics, then he should use a tablet pc. E-Ink display is good only for text books, like novels.
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I used to think the same thing. I even joked that the Kindle DX case needed wheels and a retractable handle to lung the thing around. Unfortunately, as I grow older, I find that spending more than an hour at backlit screen makes my eyes sting and water, so I started looking for an e-Ink device for my academic and technical reading needs. The 8" IREX is practically perfect and I've been quite pleased with the hardware, but their bankruptcy has sent be looking for another solution (one with a warranty and support). After being spoiled by the 8" IREX screen, Sony Daily's 7" just doesn't cut it, so I've come back to the 9" DX.
I'll agree that, if pocket-ability is your primary concern, a 9" display is a poor choice. But, if you have sensitive eyes and want to spend long hours reading PDF files with structures that don't reflow well, a large e-Ink display is ideal.