[Marco van Herwaarden]

Although it is marketed, among other uses, as an E-Reader, it simply just isn't.

The main reason why it is never usefull as an E-Reader other then for some short reading is the screen.

A "real" E-Reader has a screen that uses Electronic Paper.

Difference with a regular screen like used on the I-Pad:
- No light or radiation emitting. This makes it possible to read a long time without irritated eyes or headaches and such.
- Only uses battery when building a page on screen. Once the page is on screen, no more power is used. Because of this battery power is only comsumed when turning pages, not while reading giving it a very long battery life. It is not uncommon to be able to read 7.000 pages on a single battery charge.
- Once the page is build, it is not refreshed all the time like with a conventional display. Again easier for the eyes and battery.

But i think Apple is breaking their heads on how to make this device sound usefull and better then any other tablet PC that is already on the market for a long time.

PS I do have experience with real E-Readers as i use them on a regular bases.