It is not always a good idea to go strictly by reviews, most of the reviews on items like this are done even before they are released to the public, or at least soon after they begin to sell. Those reviews are based on those early original models and of course the release price. Most of these type devices will have many updates to them just like windows gets updates, these fix the bugs as they are discovered. So if you are reading an early review that is saying something does not work right or complains of something it likely has had an update that fixed that problem. If I had gone by only the early reviews of the Pandigital Novel I never would have got one, and that would have been a huge mistake because it is a great device. I take the reviews as one part of my purchase decision. Now when you introduce a super low price like this special sale is that really makes a difference, because to me for $49 it is definitely worth picking up and trying because of course if I find it is not what I was hoping for I can bring it right back. So when looking at reviews of any tech item I pay close attention to the date that the review was written. Knowing that an old review is just that a review of an old device not the most recent version. I put a lot of weight on my decision when I can get direct word of mouth from someone that actually owns the device too. To each his own process.

The big lots here did have some type of reader or tablet about a month ago but it was not the lookbook it was some other brand I had looked it up but there was not much out there about it. The sylvania tablet is working really well. I still have to go buy a micro sd card so I can load it up with stuff, I do not own any of that type of card. It is pretty speedy at going online and surfing and watching youtube videos is very good and smooth not choppy but I do have high speed internet. I am impressed with it so far. Just wish it was a 10" but it has a lot of fonts and sizes.

I too have at least 2 dozen cartons of books packed up, and probably that many more of shelves....needing to be packed. One of our kid's charities just had a collection for a sale and one of the art's groups is having one now. I am taking a bunch to them this weekend. I need to clear out some of this stuff! This is what finally convinced mt to get a kindle.

Thanks, joann! I have a couple of questions for ravencajun on the other thread and then I might just order one tonight.