My ideal e-Reader

[BookCat]

Can I have a decaff latte dispenser instead?

[Andrew H.]

Originally Posted by BookCat

Can I have a decaff latte dispenser instead?

You have to choose one or the other, I think. Caffeinated lattes are only available in the .clt format; decaf comes in the .dlt format, and there are no eink dispensers that can dispense both formats. Also, some types of coffee are geographically restricted.

[BookCat]

You have to choose one or the other, I think. Caffeinated lattes are only available in the .clt format; decaf comes in the .dlt format, and there are no eink dispensers that can dispense both formats. Also, some types of coffee are geographically restricted.

But of course! That slipped my mind!

[Belfaborac]

No upgrades needed here. The PRS-950 is perfect at home, while my phone with a 4.3" screen is perfect on the go. The one thing I wish for, in regards to all mobile devices, is a breakthrough in battery technology of monumental proportions.

[BookCat]

I agree that an easily accessed and changed battery would be a HUGE advantage. I see my ereader as a long term investment, hence the battery will need to be changed at some point. It would be great to have a compartment on the back where the battery can be easily replaced by the consumer without fear of messing up the reader.

[Bricorn]

I'd like a flexible screen on a rigid frame. Not so that it would fold up, but so that it would be less vulnerable to knocks.

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by Bricorn

I'd like a flexible screen on a rigid frame. Not so that it would fold up, but so that it would be less vulnerable to knocks.

^ This

[Barty]

Originally Posted by Penforhire

I want a roll-up display so I can carry an 8" or so more easily than today's 6" models.

Is that a roll up display in your pocket or are you... Never mind.

I think a rollable display is doable NOW. It's just that the rest of the stuff -- circuit board, chips, battery, are not. It would be cool if they could do something that folds up in half, a clamshell design but with a single screen. Or an accordion design with two rigid ends holding the electronics and a collapsible screen in the middle.

For now, I'd settle for better contrast and all plastic screen that doesn't crack so easily.

[booklover6]

My Sony PRS-T1 is darn near perfect. If Sony improves it with the light such as the one Nook is coming out with, that would make it even better.

The only thing I like better about Kindle is the ability to send books from my computer wirelessly via Calibre or email and Amazon's servers.

[silasgreenback]

Wants:

• Sturdy metal housing that wouldn't make hands stink.
• Long-lasting, easily accessed and affordably replaceable battery.
• Multiple format support.
• Vendor agnostic with a good market interface like a portal.
• Built in or readily installable bash terminal. (Too squeamish to tinker much with hacks, but know bash well enough to use for file management.)
• Optional Goodreads integration would be nice.

If this could be made in the U.S. and was of good quality, I'd gladly pay $200 - $250, maybe more if it was a real dreamboat. Wishful thinking, I know.