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Originally Posted by SebC
How does it do either? I'm not into eBooks, but isn't the whole point of Kindle e-ink? As for the netbook, isn't the whole point of netbooks to have a full OS and a keyboard?
If I had one of these it wouldn't be in my pocket, which means it wouldn't be with me unless I'm carrying a backpack or at home. If I'm at home I've got my desktop and if I'm carrying a backpack I might as well be carrying a netbook.
Just don't see the point of it, but then again I don't see the point of the AppleTV either and it does fine.
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Is the purpose of a netbook to have a full OS and a keyboard? I would argue that the purpose (for most people) is to get email, internet access, and document creation in a very portable way. Some will hate the virtual keyboard, some will love it. At the end of the day it won't matter because you can just get a bluetooth keyboard. Have you seen the apple wireless keyboards? They are tiny and ultra portable ... if you really want a physical keyboard it won't be hard to bring one with you.
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Originally Posted by Raoul Duke
You're going to stand on the train with a 500 dollar unit in one hand?
I did read Atlas Shrugged, in paperback it's not that big of a hassle. I mean if you're fumbling around with that book in paper format perhaps an expensive unit in one hand isn't the best idea.
Books aren't ever going to go digital widespread. The majority of readers want no part in digital, and authors hate it - they're already signing clauses in publishing contracts that their books cannot be sold that way. They don't make enough money to become victims of piracy.
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Disclaimer: I meant to post this 2 days ago, but obviously left it open in my browser. A little outdated but I'll post it anyway.
I have to disagree as well. It's funny you used Atlas Shrugged as an example. I read it and my #1 complaint was finding a comfortable position to lay in bed or sit in a chair while holding it. I wouldn't stand and read a physical book nor would i stand and use an e-reader. I'm lucky enough to always have a seat on the train due to the stations I use.
Many people think that books will never go digital, but don't forget how many people said that about cd's. Even I recall back in 2000 saying that there is just "something" about having a physical CD in my hands. I couldn't explain it, but the thought of having a digital music library bothered me. Now if I can't get an album digitally I most likely won't even try to attain it. Of course some authors hate it ... there are musicians who hate digital distribution too. I would guess that one day both groups will find themselves left behind.