Does an e-reader make sense for lectures and academic reading?
I’d like to know how well an e-reader works in a class environment, and for reading scientific articles and books.
Is it worth the money, which models do you recommend, and how does it compare to reading at a computer, or printing out. I suppose a touchscreen is important for making annotations. etc.
I’ve a Kindle and I’ve put some textbooks on it. It does save me some heavy weights and money. It is quite convenient for me to use it at my college.
BTW, Amazon just released a new Kindle and it is much better. I’ve given a detailed opinion about the Nook and comparison with the new Kindle, in another answer here (I’ve also mentioned where to get free books in the answer). Guess you’ll find interested:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100729065719AAVViO6
And if you’re getting the Kindle, my advice for you is to place the order as soon as possible so to ensure it arrives to you early. The first batch has just sold out and the second batch now deliver on or before 8th Sept. When the second batch get out of stock, it may take another month for it to be back in stock, and you’ll have to wait much longer.
Hope it helps 
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