I helped write some of the features of the great Books app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. As a long time ebook reader myself i have used Palm devices, a Zaurus, and had the chance to spend some time with the Sony, and an iLiad. I really like the larger screen and the eink concepts of the "made for ebook reading" devices. However, the reason I own an iPhone, and have used Palm, and Handspring devices in the past for my ebook needs is to eliminate as many devices I have to carry with me. For my needs, I read very regularly, but also I find myself waiting at airports, or just for my wife while trying on cloths in the store. Having a number of book choices with me anywhere I go is a huge plus. As much as I love the larger screens until I can fit it in my pocket... That being said, the iLiad is pricy, but the tablet abilities are pretty cool, and that is the only other device I am tempted to really purchase.
As for content, well you can only get so far with CC content. DRM is an unfortunate issue, and I truly with I could buy non drm'ed ebook content. Since I can't sometimes I have to stretch the "fair use" idea and buy the book in the book store. How it ends up on my electronic device is magic I will never understand...
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I helped write some of the features of the great Books app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. As a long time ebook reader myself i have used Palm devices, a Zaurus, and had the chance to spend some time with the Sony, and an iLiad. I really like the larger screen and the eink concepts of the "made for ebook reading" devices. However, the reason I own an iPhone, and have used Palm, and Handspring devices in the past for my ebook needs is to eliminate as many devices I have to carry with me. For my needs, I read very regularly, but also I find myself waiting at airports, or just for my wife while trying on cloths in the store. Having a number of book choices with me anywhere I go is a huge plus. As much as I love the larger screens until I can fit it in my pocket... That being said, the iLiad is pricy, but the tablet abilities are pretty cool, and that is the only other device I am tempted to really purchase. As for content, well you can only get so far with CC content. DRM is an unfortunate issue, and I truly with I could buy non drm'ed ebook content. Since I can't sometimes I have to stretch the "fair use" idea and buy the book in the book store. How it ends up on my electronic device is magic I will never understand...