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Note that the original post left out the best eBook format available on this product, that being CHM. CHM and PDF together targets this as a product for techinical documentation, perhaps text books. I also noticed that the description on the web site says: "Read in the dark without damage your eyesight (not TFT back lit mode)" I wonder how they are going to make good on that promise. The specs do not include the statement and a light of any type is not mentioned in the included items. Dale |
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However, the EB-100 looked interesting. It's a clone of the Cybook Gen3 without the Boo reader. And it specifically states Linux 2.6. Further, it supports 4GB SD cards!!! Derek |
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The open question on all of these tantalizing new e-book readers for me is "availability". The only two commercially available readers in the US are the Sony Reader and the Kindle. I don't count the Cybook, as there is only one commercial site, BooksOnBoard, and it's only available there as a bundle.
I want to walk into a retail electronics store and actually play around with 2 or 3 devices before making a purchase decision. By that criterion the only choice is the Sony Reader. |
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will be >1000$ ?
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I meant no disrespect, but NAEB as they clearly state in their charter, is not a commercial entity.
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I'd like to know what the price is on their EB-100. Of course, I've gone to their website and tried to get their information, but their two listed emails don't work, neither sales@netronixinc.com nor support@netronixinc.com
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Yes. We *ARE* a commercial entity. We're just trying to hold our margins down in order to bring our prices lower. Derek |
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Pardon me, but my point about retail comparison shopping is perfectly valid, despite your ruffled feathers. And why go to all the trouble to emphasize you're a "buyer's club" if you really want to be seen as an online retailer? I personally don't care and wish you well, but your identity crisis really isn't the point.
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I was under the impression that the Metronome display controller was E-Ink's only option at this resolution, and it supports an 8-way greyscale. The specs definitely say 4 grayscales though.
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I'm not disputing that comparison shopping isn't important or valid. I'm disputing your claim we're not a valid retail entity. Yes, we are attempting to make the 'buying club' approach work, but we're clearly moving towards general retail. But we're still a commercial entity with an online presence. Derek |
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