I have an older model electronic book reader from ETI. I’m beginning to have problems with the touch screen not working. It takes a bit for your selection to become available to you. I’ve been comparing electronic book readers and narrowed it down to two Amazon’s Kindle and Augen’s The Book.

Augen’s The Book looks like the better choice for me and a less expensive price to boot. This reader has a 7" color screen with an automatic back light and comes with a leather carrying case and a car charger. Unfortunately, I am not able to find a dealer on the Internet or brick and mortar store that actually has any of this item left. It sold out as soon as it hit real or virtual shelves. All the sites online have got it on backorder. I called Augen directly and found out that they have no plans to produce any more of the model they just released nor, did they say they were going to offer a newer model in the future. Does anyone know of a dealer where I can still get this item?

As to the Kindle, I’m very annoyed that you have to buy a case separately to protect it and a clip on light as they don’t offer a back light feature and the screen is only 6 inches. Neither reader gives you the ability to electronically organize your electronic book library. You have to do it manually and sort it into folders. With the cost of a Kindle you would think that they would include the protective carrying case and a light. They don’t even give you a car charger with it! I’ve also been hearing that users have been experiencing problems with Amazon about re-downloading already purchased content. That isn’t nice since you’ve already paid for it you should be able to download it however many times you want as long as it is to the same device. You certainly would want to keep read content off the reader for a re-read later on and keep the newer unread content active. I would be most interested in hearing if anyone out in Yahooland has bought either of these items and what their experiences have been in using it.

I got the Amazon Kindle for Christmas and I love it but it has many flaws. Sometimes its really hard to see because as you said there is no back-light, but otherwise it is awesome. There are a wide variety of books to choose from in the Kindle store and some of the classics are free which is awesome. It also has a text-to-speech function that kind of makes up for it not having a back-light. The size of the font can be changed and things can be bookmarked and notes can be put on a certain page if needed. Another plus is that is has a full keyboard which makes it easier to write notes. If you don’t know a word then you can just highlight it and it will look it up for you. I hope I helped:)