2-3 years ago I bought a Sony Reader. This year I bought an iPad. I've been thinking somewhat about this issue as well.
I really like(d) my Sony Reader for the reading experience. Reading, at least for me, is a very relaxing endeavour. I typically use it simply for reading fiction, almost entirely sci-fi. It's a good device but e-ink really hadn't progressed since then (in terms of contrast, refresh rate and price) until the new generation Kindles in the last few months.
This year I got the iPad and it's much closer to the notebook end of the spectrum. That also means it's much more of a distraction.
It very much doesn't relax me like my Reader. For one it's easy to get distracted into reading HN, my RSS feeds, email, Twitter or simply playing Angry Birds or Bejeweled.
It may even be due to it having an active display. This technically tires the eyes but it seems to also have a stimulative value, at least to me.
So I'm going to buy one of the $139 Kindles. I can then read my books on it or the iPad.
To answer your question: at least from my perspective, I think you'll find it a less distracted experience.
I really like(d) my Sony Reader for the reading experience. Reading, at least for me, is a very relaxing endeavour. I typically use it simply for reading fiction, almost entirely sci-fi. It's a good device but e-ink really hadn't progressed since then (in terms of contrast, refresh rate and price) until the new generation Kindles in the last few months.
This year I got the iPad and it's much closer to the notebook end of the spectrum. That also means it's much more of a distraction.
It very much doesn't relax me like my Reader. For one it's easy to get distracted into reading HN, my RSS feeds, email, Twitter or simply playing Angry Birds or Bejeweled.
It may even be due to it having an active display. This technically tires the eyes but it seems to also have a stimulative value, at least to me.
So I'm going to buy one of the $139 Kindles. I can then read my books on it or the iPad.
To answer your question: at least from my perspective, I think you'll find it a less distracted experience.