09-09-2009, 05:35 PM | #16 |
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These are the things I want in priority order. I am in the “I want one device to read on that is very very good at that function” camp. I see two basic book types, casual reading and technical/educational. You could map just about any type of book type into one of these categories. You could argue for a third type magazine/newspaper. Each book type obviously drives a different sizes screen based on type of material being read.
1. I want a display that is like looking at a piece of paper, no glare, no reflection etc. 2. Excellent build quality. I want the reader to last 3-4 years with normal usage. The e-ink/glass based screens have to enhanced in some way such that minor flexing will not crack them. I don’t mind paying a reasonable price for the device depending on screen size. I think a 6” device is reasonable at ~US$200-250 with this feature set. 3. Standardize on a book format/DRM etc, and all readers/publishers use it. This allows the purchase of the reading material from different sources. I don’t like DRM, but I understand the publishing industry desire to stop one copy of a book being sold and five minutes later, potentially a thousand copies could be downloaded. Some method must be made to accommodate future viability. If I buy a book with DRM today, 10-15 years from now I want to be able to read that book again. I may have replaced my reader 5 times since the original purchase. I WILL NOT invest money in any system where a 3rd party controls the content after I purchase it. Epub is a good start. 4. I want the quality of the e-book to be equivalent from a layout, font usage, graphics etc. to a paper book. 5. Excellent ergonomics in the reader from a usage perspective. I have read one book on a Kindle, did not really like the way it felt in the hand. I have only tried the store models of the PRS-505. It was ok, but not a good feel in my hand. I have not tried a 600 yet, but turning a page with a finger swipe on the screen seems like it would be close to a PB. 6. Good software implementation, i.e. folders etc. Why should I not carry my entire library around? Memory/storage is reasonably cheap. 7. Extremely long battery life. As far as I know, today’s basic readers have acceptable battery life. The problem is if you have wireless, it drains the battery. Nice to have items 8. Wireless, i.e Whispernet or WiFi 9. I am sure I can think of a few more, but I am out of time. |
09-09-2009, 05:51 PM | #17 | |
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The 9-20 a month is interesting... I would translate that to 1-2 books a month. I am closer to 2-4 books a month right now. If someone asked me I would say unless you read AT LEAST 1 book a month, don't even think about getting an eReader... you will probably fell you paid to much for it. I would also say for people that are ALWAYS reading... they always have a book with them and read every spare chance they get an eBook reader is pretty much a must have... and they will probably save money on content unless they are reading 100% from the library. BOb |
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09-09-2009, 10:36 PM | #19 |
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