Which ebook reader is the best?

Which reader would you get?

  • Kindle

    Votes: 4 33.3%
  • Kindle DX

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Nook

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • iPad

    Votes: 2 16.7%
  • Other (please specify)

    Votes: 2 16.7%
  • None

    Votes: 4 33.3%

  • Total voters
    12

Dida

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If you can only get one ebook reader, which reader would you get:

- Kindle
- Kindle DX
- Nook
- iPad
- others
- none

Considering the value, capability, comfort and everything else.
 
If you're going to include the IPad, then why not all the other LCD-based makes of tablets and netbooks?

Of course previously people didn't think of these as "ebook readers" because they didn't have E-ink displays. Neither does the IPad. But Apple seem to be doing a job of spinning it as an ebook reader, when it isn't. If you're happy with an LCD display and shorter battery life, then a netbook is more functional at a lower price in my opinion (and there are other tablets around too). I fail to see what advantage the IPad has over other LCD devices - but by not including them in this poll, it's going to be a biased survey I'm afraid :)
 
The iPad isnt even close to an ebook reader. You need ideal conditions to use it as one, otherwise you end up with glare, eye strain and the like. Its also pretty heavy for an ebook reader -- 1.5lb may seem light, but watch how fast your arms get tired.
 
The iPad isnt even close to an ebook reader. You need ideal conditions to use it as one, otherwise you end up with glare, eye strain and the like. Its also pretty heavy for an ebook reader -- 1.5lb may seem light, but watch how fast your arms get tired.

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I would get the kind made out of paper and ink.
 
There are several conditions that must be met before I'll buy an ebook reader.
1. Standardized(preferably open) formats
2. Ability to easily transfer books to and from various devices, no matter who made it.
3. I can loan or sell any ebook at any time(First sale doctrine of copyright law). The LendMe feature on the BN Nook does not meet this, read the fine print if you think it does.
4. The ebook can not be deleted, changed, or any limitations added by the device manufacturer or copyright holder after purchase(looking at you, Kindle)
I'm not holding my breath for these conditions to come true, so I'll stick to paper books for now.
 
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