Hello Readius?!!

mrfbaggins · 12-08-2008, 08:53 AM

Hi all,
I've been waiting and waiting for THE E-Book for my needs, frivilous though they are. Up till now while the iliad was closest in ability, it was farthest in price.
Suddenly the clouds part, the sun beams blind me, and a voice booms, "READIUS"

I wait, I wait.

Still waiting.

Any word big booming voice?

HarryT · 12-08-2008, 09:41 AM

One significant issue with using the Readius as an eBook reader is that it has a very low resolution screen - only quarter VGA (320x240). Most devices with 5" screens have at least full VGA resolution (640x480). As a result, fonts on the Readius won't be very well-formed, and the display will be rather "pixilated".

igorsk · 12-08-2008, 09:52 AM

There hasn't been any Readius news since July. You could try writing to Polymer Vision people, but don't hold your breath.

mrfbaggins · 12-08-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

One significant issue with using the Readius as an eBook reader is that it has a very low resolution screen - only quarter VGA (320x240). Most devices with 5" screens have at least full VGA resolution (640x480). As a result, fonts on the Readius won't be very well-formed, and the display will be rather "pixilated".

A good point. Whats your opinion on it overall?

mrfbaggins · 12-08-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igorsk

There hasn't been any Readius news since July. You could try writing to Polymer Vision people, but don't hold your breath.

Yeah I tried that and it was the usual, no news at this time.

HarryT · 12-09-2008, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrfbaggins

A good point. Whats your opinion on it overall?

Not really intended as a dedicated eBook reader. Doesn't support any "genuine" eBook formats.

12-08-2008, 08:53 AM	#1
mrfbaggins Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2007	Hello Readius?!! Hi all, I've been waiting and waiting for THE E-Book for my needs, frivilous though they are. Up till now while the iliad was closest in ability, it was farthest in price. Suddenly the clouds part, the sun beams blind me, and a voice booms, "READIUS" I wait, I wait. Still waiting. Any word big booming voice?

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12-08-2008, 09:41 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	One significant issue with using the Readius as an eBook reader is that it has a very low resolution screen - only quarter VGA (320x240). Most devices with 5" screens have at least full VGA resolution (640x480). As a result, fonts on the Readius won't be very well-formed, and the display will be rather "pixilated".

12-08-2008, 09:52 AM	#3
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	There hasn't been any Readius news since July. You could try writing to Polymer Vision people, but don't hold your breath.