Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device


	Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device

CrazyRedHead

11-20-2007 8:11 AM

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11-22-2007 10:45 PM

blueridge

I just noticed this yesterday at Amazon. But somehow, while you could have many volumes of books in this gadget I prefer to flip pages by hand to find quickly what I want, and the notes I have made. Also print on a page is more easy on the eyes to read than all these electronic screens, which are more difficult in various lights.

This would also cause security alarms to go off in airports while books do not.

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