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I think it's a really cool device. I think it's a Kindle killer. But if I was buying one I'd wait for the next gen stuff. -- nm

Posted by Soap McRemlik (aka remlik) Jan 27 '10, 11:35

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i could see getting one to replace having to lug my laptop around when i go to write at the library - tik tok Jan 27, 11:38 7
- you know what's awesome for that? al $300 netbook. -- nm - loosilu Jan 27, 11:43 2
  - i don't microsoft -- nm - tik tok Jan 27, 11:44 1
    - that surprises me for some reason. -- nm - loosilu Jan 27, 11:45
- I'd bet you type on it for 5 minutes and you want to throw it out the window -- nm - oblique Jan 27, 11:38 3
  - at least with device i will be able to go to a store and try it out. -- nm - tRuMaN Jan 27, 11:43
  - yep, writing for any significant time on that small of a virtual keyboard will not be fun. -- nm - decline Jan 27, 11:42
  - i would certainly test it out first to be sure of the typing functionality -- nm - tik tok Jan 27, 11:39
This is me. I held out until just 2008 to get an Ipod for the first time and will likely be getting an iPhone or similar device just this year. - Name Withheld By Request Jan 27, 11:37
But the kindle's screen would be easier to read on. (I haven't tired it but that is what I hear) -- nm - James Bond (aka Igor) Jan 27, 11:36 4
- I don't even think the friggin thing can handle 3D. -- nm - TFox Jan 27, 11:37
- I don't find it impossible to read books on the iPhone (or ST or RSS, for that matter), but e-Ink is a lot nicer -- nm - Beryllium Jan 27, 11:37 2
  - it's not impossible, but given the option I go e-paper every time. - Reagen Jan 27, 11:39
  - see, i read ebooks on my netbook and cellphone, so it wouldnt bother me -- nm - tRuMaN Jan 27, 11:37

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