Astak's 5" Pocket Pro $199 - Page 15

DaleDe · 08-13-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by imabuddha

Yes, that's a clear advantage Sony has. Amazon also has the 30 day trial period. However, I don't really want to buy from either of them.

The new Sony 300 has a good price, but lacks the sd card slot, which I really want to have. I also decided some years ago not to buy anything from them due to their declining quality & very poor treatment/lack of respect for their customers.

I don't want the kindle for several reasons:

the small one doesn't support pdf (yes, I know they offer conversion)
the dx is not very portable, and too expensive
their ability & willingness to delete things from customer's devices without prior warning & consent
no sd card slot
big bezel & keyboard

I do admit that the new sony 300 is temping though...

I wasn't suggesting that you buy the Sony. I would not buy the 300 although the 600 is tempting. But the 300 is a good test screen for your questions. The Pocket Pro is much better than the 300 for the same price.

Dale

wallcraft · 08-13-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by imabuddha

Here's an example: Go World Magazine Sample Issue

See the attached scans (lower resolution than the screen). Changing pages takes several seconds (should be faster on the Pocket Pro). The TOC of the PDF is accessible. A few pages don't display as 2 screens in landscape mode, but rather as one screen with a very small full page display.

imabuddha · 08-13-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by wallcraft

Changing pages takes several seconds (should be faster on the Pocket Pro). The TOC of the PDF is accessible. A few pages don't display as 2 screens in landscape mode, but rather as one screen with a very small full page display.

Interesting. Seems legible in landscape, and barely so in portrait. For the books (not the magazines) it should work OK. I guess my biggest concern now is page change speed, which as you noted should be faster on the new model.

Thanks for doing this test!

Oh, one more quick question: how long does it take to open that large file?

imabuddha · 08-13-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DaleDe

I would not buy the 300 although the 600 is tempting. But the 300 is a good test screen for your questions. The Pocket Pro is much better than the 300 for the same price.

I agree, the 600 seems a better machine, but not 50% better IMHO. Dictionary is nice, but not that useful for me. (useless for image pdfs for example) The touchscreen would be great if it could be used like the Iliad to select an area to zoom into.

For the price the Pocket Pro seems pretty good. I like the fact that it supports many formats, as I do have some books in lit, djvu, chm, etc. However, I am concerned by some comments I've read that claim the rendering & robustness of some of these formats on the Hanlin units isn't up to par. It's also a shame that the reviews I've seen (of the older 6" model) have said that the plastics, buttons, etc. of the unit feel very cheap.

Perhaps if Apple does release a tablet/large ipod touch it would be better for me, but I'm sure the price will be >= $600.

DrBen · 08-14-2009, 12:53 AM

[QUOTE=Robertb;553619]Dear ALL:

Of course it has font increase and MP3 stereo, and bookmarking and all the rest.

Robert,

When you say it has bookmarking, I assume you are referring to e-books. However, does it have bookmarking for audiofiles? If I am listening to an audiobook, then switch to a music file, then go back to the audiobook, will I start from where I left off?

Thanks. Can't wait for my Maroon P-Pro to arrive!

SDRebel · 08-14-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Musicman

Did you order a Slate Blue one?

black one, I really wasn't sure what color to pick, so black looked like a good option

SDRebel · 08-14-2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DaleDe

While you can't see the Astak in a store you will be able to see the PRS-300. It will be carried by Target, Borders, Sony stores, Fry's and others. The behavior of ADE should be very nearly the same I would expect, so you could try it out. You can also get a rough idea on a pc by sizing the window appropriately although there are differences in the behavior. You have to use ADE.

that means that you have to pay tax for it ,while I am not paying tax on the pocket pro

SDRebel · 08-14-2009, 01:22 AM

[QUOTE=DrBen;554126]

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Originally Posted by Robertb

Dear ALL:

Of course it has font increase and MP3 stereo, and bookmarking and all the rest.

Robert,

When you say it has bookmarking, I assume you are referring to e-books. However, does it have bookmarking for audiofiles? If I am listening to an audiobook, then switch to a music file, then go back to the audiobook, will I start from where I left off?

Thanks. Can't wait for my Maroon P-Pro to arrive!

That's a very good feature, I hope it is supported

FizzyWater · 08-14-2009, 01:52 AM

Is there a video (YouTube, maybe) yet showing the screen refresh rate?

imabuddha · 08-14-2009, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SDRebel

that means that you have to pay tax for it ,while I am not paying tax on the pocket pro

But unless Astak has free shipping you'll be paying for that, right?

In this price range tax & shipping are probably about the same, unless one opts for next day.

HarryT · 08-14-2009, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SDRebel

that means that you have to pay tax for it ,while I am not paying tax on the pocket pro

Why not?

Dylrob · 08-14-2009, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Why not?

In the United States when ordering online, or from a catalog, you only have to pay tax if the place you buy from has a physical location in your state.

HarryT · 08-14-2009, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dylrob

When ordering online, or from a catalog, you only have to pay tax if the place you buy from has a physical location in your state.

Yes, but if you buy from out-of-state or online, don't you have to pay "use tax", which is the same amount that you would have paid in sales tax had you bought it in your own state?

Forgive me if my knowledge of the US tax system is inaccurate.

Abecedary · 08-14-2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Yes, but if you buy from out-of-state or online, don't you have to pay "use tax", which is the same amount that you would have paid in sales tax had you bought it in your own state?

Forgive me if my knowledge of the US tax system is inaccurate.

Yes, you are supposed to. But you don't really expect the "me me me" society of Americans to actually be honest, do you?

HarryT · 08-14-2009, 07:15 AM

Is there no check made from sales records to ensure that people are not avoiding tax payments?

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08-14-2009, 12:53 AM	#215
DrBen Landed Gentry Posts: 22 Karma: 14 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern California Device: Astak Pocket Pro - Maroon	[QUOTE=Robertb;553619]Dear ALL: Of course it has font increase and MP3 stereo, and bookmarking and all the rest. Robert, When you say it has bookmarking, I assume you are referring to e-books. However, does it have bookmarking for audiofiles? If I am listening to an audiobook, then switch to a music file, then go back to the audiobook, will I start from where I left off? Thanks. Can't wait for my Maroon P-Pro to arrive!

08-14-2009, 01:52 AM	#219
FizzyWater You kids get off my lawn! Posts: 4,220 Karma: 73492664 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Device: Oasis 2 and Libra H2O and half a dozen older models I can't let go of	Is there a video (YouTube, maybe) yet showing the screen refresh rate?

08-14-2009, 07:15 AM	#225
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Is there no check made from sales records to ensure that people are not avoiding tax payments?

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