I have a real strong dislike for gadgets that are made to do one thing basically. I couldn't figure out why this was until I remembered, that stupid pda. Why do I want something I have to hook up to another computer to make work. Why does that propitiatory gadget cost as much as a full fledged computer? I know a lot of people loved the pda, not me. A waste of money. I love gadgets. I am embarrassed to say how many computers I own. I especially like the small and low powered stuff. They will all read an ebook (with the right app) and thousands of other things if I want. Sorry I just don't get it. Can someone explain it to me? I am tempted to delete this post so I don't sound like a madman. But I really don't get. Plus when you buy it the company you buy it from (like apple and the ipad) basically still own own it. They can delete files if they choose. They can brick it if they choose. But maybe you can't change the things you don't like or want to change. More ram, faster video- wifi etc.

An e-ink display allows to actually read comfortably for hours, which is just plain impossible on a computer screen (LCD or whatever) without having my eyes burning after like 1 hour. e-ink readers (like the Nook and the Kindle) have the same level of comfort for reading as a real book. LCD screens don't.

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