inputs.text: not kindle substitute - frankly think reader not nearly reach bar set kindle itunes programs want something else taking room computer no wiireless not singleunit product charger specific would nice learned sony not fellow dissatisfied customer horrible impractical battery life stupid idea stylus scratch touch screen spend bulk time reading honestly far limited selection books sonys reader store fact alone no wireless selfstorage model shows poor competitor kindle like creature comforts exchange touch screen \\ebook\\ died trip not charge no one told need specific usb outlet adapter even though reader show usb connection left buy book instead \\written word\\ folks opposed ebooks saying \\i told so\\ right think amazon considered lot issues presented ebook concept addressed thehem released kindle efficient power consumption wireless capable standalone downloading book storage portable offers large selection areas improve larger screen widespread wireless connectivity oh right done already sony no wireless capability laptopdesktop reqd smaller unit book storage limited selection unclear instructions turning unit goes sleep first hold power button longer switch charger specific combined really bad battery life touch screen ease use though def no ipod touch expensive really whole lot less get kindle