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        <title><![CDATA[Me too]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I need a laptop because tablets just aren't there yet, and I need to be able to VPN into work and do some things that a tablet can't do.  The nook is portable and compact.  I have 175 books on a small device, so when I travel, I have the newest portion of my library with me.  For someone who reads a LOT, and has a large library and has run out of space for their physical books.  A Nook or Kindle makes a lot of sense.Someday, when the tablet market shakes out, and it becomes time to replace my laptop and my Nook, I might take a look at the tablet.  Until then, I'll stick with the nook and laptop.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[GSG]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:07:26 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[eReaders]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Yes, you can spend $600 for a fully-fitted iPad or $120 for a Nook. I bought an eReader because1) I think smartphones are way too expensive2) Why would I buy an iPad when it costs more than a desktop or a laptop3) Yes, it does one thing and does it well......is that a negative? Mult-purpose gadgets generally do nothing particularly well  Remember Dr. Johnson: &quot;Sir, a woman's preaching is like a dog's walking on his hind legs. It is not done well; but you are surprised to find it done at all.&quot;Ditto for reading a book on an iPhone]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:51:23 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Are e-book readers still worth it in the age of smartphones and tablets?]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Barnes and Noble's 2011 Nook is a great low-price e-book reader, but that's about all it does. At a time when smartphones and tablets can function as e-book readers, does it still make sense to purchase a reader-only device? Does the low cost and long battery life of devices such as the Nook and Kindle a winning combination?]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bill Detwiler - TechRepublic]]></dc:creator>
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