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Originally Posted by nomesque
Mmmm... I think if you've no interest in _using_ one, then it's a little extreme to get one JUST for the checking concept. I can't comment too much on the sophistication levels of current readers, not having used one - but with the exception of slow page refresh, I haven't heard of much that would bug me. I don't want music or video or even really colour - just easily-readable text on a non-light-emitting screen.
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I just got my first reader, a Sony Pocket Edition (PRS-300) and I am loving it. Based on your criteria, it sounds like a good fit for you... no music/video, no color, no backlight, no touchscreen causing glare. It's a perfect entry-level reader, and the most affordable of the major widely-available models ($200US).
The best thing in my opinion is the size - just a tad shorter and wider than a mass-market paperback (and a lot slimmer), I find myself carrying it everywhere and I'm actually reading a lot more. Also the battery life is awesome, I've had it a couple weeks and still have about half a charge left still off my initial charge.
The page refresh hasn't bothered me at all - it's not instantaneous, but I'd say it's not much slower than physically turning a page.
Anyways, sorry for going on and on like an infommercial - I just was hesitant myself about getting an e-reader, but now that I have one I am totally turned around. Plus, I have to admit it is nice to be able to check out your own stuff and make sure the formatting is okay - it's certainly helped me catch a few things to fix.