11-26-2009, 06:24 PM | #1 |
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Decided on a Netbook
I have decided that I will be reading on my netbook for awhile; at least until things are decided in the ebook world. Why I can read books from kindle, barnes and noble, sony and MSreader etc. All have programs that will run on my netbook.
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11-26-2009, 08:30 PM | #2 |
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I'm doing the same for now, Chuck. I still want something with a tablet form factor, though.
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11-26-2009, 10:50 PM | #3 |
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Well that's still nice. personal preference i should say.
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11-26-2009, 11:27 PM | #4 |
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I've seriously considered buying a netbook to use as an ebook reader. It would be nice to have a big display, plus be able to read any format without restrictions. The main thing holding me back is the screen technology; I want to be able to read in daylight, which is rather difficult with a transmissive LCD. Right now I'm waiting to see if and when some manufacturer will incorporate a Pixel Qi screen into one of their netbooks.
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11-26-2009, 11:36 PM | #5 |
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Oh, definitely personal preference. I know LOTS of people who won't read on an LCD. It doesn't bother me, but some people it does. Just all depends on what works for you. I do love the ability to read any format though, with very little to no conversions. That's the biggest attraction to reading on a netbook, in my opinion.
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http://www.alwaysinnovating.com/home/index.htm Specs:
Price is $299 tablet only or $399 with keyboard. Sounds like they are backlogged though and are not immediately shipping. |
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11-26-2009, 11:54 PM | #7 | |
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For example: My netbook has Windows 7, a 250 gig HD, and 2 gigs of RAM. If I could find a tablet with those specs for the same price I got the netbook, I'd be delirously happy. However, what I'm finding is they all either have small SS drives, (nothing wrong with SSD's they just don't have the room I want), or the ones with the specs I do want are hideously expensive. The Archos 9 came closest, but I decided to wait til next year when *maybe* there are a few more devices like that on the market and we know more about them. |
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11-27-2009, 12:06 AM | #8 |
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Yeah, if battery life isn't a serious concern, netbooks and tablets are much better choices for most people, especially if they plan to read and use a variety of documents.
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11-27-2009, 03:10 AM | #9 |
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Hm, I'd guess most who went with a reader, did so because of the screen technology, not because of battery life.
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11-27-2009, 03:16 AM | #10 |
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11-27-2009, 04:13 AM | #11 |
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For me it's a combination of three factors: screen clarify, light weight, and long battery life. Battery life is definitely a factor: anyone who, as I did, bought the original 1st generation CyBook, which would, if you were lucky, give you 90 minutes of usage between charges, I'm sure will testify to that.
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11-27-2009, 12:28 PM | #13 |
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The screen I have is an LED screen and it does very well in the bright sunlight. Not as good as a eink but good.
I am with you on LCD screens that would not work at all. And yes it is a personal choice and I am not saying everyone should do the same. Chuck Last edited by cvkemp; 11-27-2009 at 12:31 PM. |
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LED screen? What device is that? I've not seen an LED screen in, it must be at least 20 years!
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I have an Acer Aspire and don't care for it for reading ebooks any more than reading them on my desktop. I want to hold the book, like a book and be able to hold in one hand and change pages, while in bed, walking curled up on a couch or chair, I want to throw it in my backpack and not have to worry about bringing a charger along etc. etc. etc. Edit: I think he means this: http://www1.ap.dell.com/au/en/home/n...s=audhs1&s=dhs Says it has an LED display. Last edited by kennyc; 11-27-2009 at 01:21 PM. |
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