I decided to stay away from the Kindle after reading this article. Can I get your opinion on Barnes and Noble eReader?

I'm failing to see why the author counts 2 strikes against the Kindle: 1. PUBLISHER limits the # of downloads. Happens many places, including software.

Has nothing to do with the chosen hardware platform. Would you bash HP because you couldn't install Windows for the 147th time with the same serial number? 2.

Amazon removed ILLEGALLY OBTAINED files. OK...they admitted that the end users got a rude awakening. But if you look at physical property, you _don't_ get to keep a stolen car just because you paid for it.

The property is impounded/seized until it can be returned to the rightful owner. Amazon already stated that they would not do this in the future. So, the author is counting this as a strike because the technology EXISTS to disable some titles.

Following that logic...the author should immediatel un-install Windows and find another OS. Remember Genuine Advantage? Remember the mass blackouts of computer screens in Asia?

Anyone remember the DirecTV SuperBowl blackout? I think it's unfair critcism of new technology. The argument does not hold water......so why would anyone pursue another e-reader, which is subject to the same technological problems?

Namely, you are not in control of the platform, content, or delivery mechanism. The only safe path is with a printed book. That is, until the firemen start knocking down your door, a la F451.

Both problems that happened with the Amazon Kindle could happen with any Reader. The author of the article was loading one book to multiple devices, so he used up his multiple downloads. If you only ever use the Kindle, the likelihood of using up all of your downloads is pretty slim.

I have a Kindle on my wish list. I think the display is far superior to the others, plus the download service while not connected to a PC is wonderful. Does anyone else allow download without being connected to a PC?

That is very important feature for me. Kindle also supports text to speech for publishers that allow it. I like the fact that I can listen to a book.

Here is a detailed comparison chart. wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_Reader_M....

I was unimpressed with the Barnes and Noble Reader. But here is an interesting possibility. jetbook.net.

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.