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Are any of you guys going to buy this thing? It looks so geeky and while you can throw around a book or a newspaper, it feels like this would be akward. I also think its more enjoyable to read from paper than from a computer screen.
Kindle
I say it bombs.
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The old ebooks were awful, but the new e-ink technology is really something you need to try in person as it is a huge difference.
OP,
I'm suprised you off all people can't see the obvious upside to having this. It weighs ten ounces, you can download a book instantly, and a single memory card can store hundreds of books. Now with blog access, wikipedia access, and magazine scripts and no monthly fee or need for hotspots, its an amazing deal.
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2+2 has tons of people backpacking around the world, imagine being able to carry an entire library with you.