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by wazoox 4999 days ago
So far this is how I manage these:

> o ability to loan to others

I totally boycott DRM'ed books. Period, absolutely non negotiable. Problem solved.

> o physically robust (I've cracked three (3) screens)

I have a metal-cased Sony reader since 2008. It's really, really robust. It's not as good as the latest readers, but good enough nonetheless (and it has two sets of metal-cast page turning buttons).

> o extended reading time

Strange, my Nook Color easily lasts a couple of days and my Sony PRS 3 weeks of avid reading.

> o random-access speeds/location

Yes, this one is unsolved so far, though the Nook color quick page slider is quite good.

> o support for color.

That's why I have both an e-ink and an LCD reader so far. When will readers with Qi screens come?