I just sold my Sony Reader 505. This new Kindle is better than my old Sony device, and it's better looking too.

What disappointed me about the Sony Reader is that it's a dedicated device that I have to haul around -- assuming I remember to put it in my bag.

In the end, I opted to sell the Reader and just use Stanza on my iPod touch, despite the smaller screen. It's just more convenient.

I like the idea of the Kindle. But if Apple comes out with a monster iPod touch this summer, we'll have be best of all worlds.

that was unexpected. actually two things were unexpected. testudo trashes apple users and testudo has friends (well, he says he does anyway).

OK, so I've read the comments and I can say most of the posters aren't heavy readers. I guarantee that Kindles in general were designed for and appeal to people that will pick up a book instead of flipping on the tube. Yes, it's a niche market. Even if Apple comes out with a tablet like device, it won't appeal to the same market as those interested in the Kindle - it's the digital ink that makes the difference - reading a book on a back-lit screen is undesirable for a heavy reader - that was the whole point of the Kindle, it's a completely different experience than reading a book on a laptop or net book.

My biggest complaint about the Kindle is the keyboard - why put a fixed keyboard on a device designed for reading, not inputing text or data. All you need the keyboard for is searching for content in IMO. I'm guessing it has something to do with implementing digital ink and touch screen technology. That being said, this new Kindle DX is very appealing to me. Since this is a larger device, the keyboard almost disappears and greatly improves the overall appearance of the device.

I would definitely purchase one for myself if my finances weren't strained right now - maybe at the end of the year - that and an iPhone - sigh.

Amazon plans to sell the Kindle DX later this summer for $489
Times Company (NYT) will subscribe it if you sign up for a long-term newspaper subscription. Details forthcoming on that partnership.
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