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kovboi · 05-09-2008, 01:03 AM

I'm a complete and utter noob here, so please be gentle. ;-)
I've decided to get an e-ink device and had just about settled on the Cybook Gen3, but then I noticed the thread on the forthcoming Astak Mentor. Would it be worthwhile to wait for the Mentor?

Why to wait for the Mentor: Basically the Cybook does what I want and the Mentor (E-210) appears to do the same, but with wireless/bluetooth and less expensive. I don't necessarily need the wireless/bt, but cheaper is always good.

Why to get the Cybook: they're back in stock (for the moment, anyway) and it's proven technology, as opposed to uncertain release date and firmware for the Mentor.

I think I know what to do, but I'm also impatient and need help so I don't end up kicking myself in a couple of months for making the wrong choice. Any help?

05-09-2008, 01:03 AM	#1
kovboi Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2008 Device: cybook gen3, maybe...	Cybook or wait for Astak Mentor? I'm a complete and utter noob here, so please be gentle. ;-) I've decided to get an e-ink device and had just about settled on the Cybook Gen3, but then I noticed the thread on the forthcoming Astak Mentor. Would it be worthwhile to wait for the Mentor? Why to wait for the Mentor: Basically the Cybook does what I want and the Mentor (E-210) appears to do the same, but with wireless/bluetooth and less expensive. I don't necessarily need the wireless/bt, but cheaper is always good. Why to get the Cybook: they're back in stock (for the moment, anyway) and it's proven technology, as opposed to uncertain release date and firmware for the Mentor. I think I know what to do, but I'm also impatient and need help so I don't end up kicking myself in a couple of months for making the wrong choice. Any help?