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TallMomof2 · 02-26-2010, 05:37 PM

The eReader version of Android works *but* it takes up less than a quarter of the LCD screen.

I also downloaded both secured and unsecured ePubs from my Fictionwise account. Same with the local library. The ePubs show up nicely on the eInk screen. PDFs are very nice and it's easy to copy pictures and illustrations over to the LCD screen so you can view them in color.

I'm not very good at photos and videos. Took a few as I unboxed the eDGe but I won't have a chance to do anything with them until tomorrow.

The one minor thing I don't like is the shiny plastic case. Fingerprints quickly mar the shine. A matte finish would've been better. Also fingerprints probably won't show up on the lighter color cases. Mine is the stock midnight blue.

SCION · 02-26-2010, 05:49 PM

You can probably find an invisible film/protector to put on the shiny plastic.

wallcraft · 02-26-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TallMomof2

The eReader version of Android works *but* it takes up less than a quarter of the LCD screen.

There are various ways to support different screen sizes in Android, and it looks like eReader isn't using the most flexible approach. The same may be true of the other Android readers, but it is worth trying Aldiko and FBReaderJ. A new option, based on a web browser, is ibis reader, which might also work off-line on Android.

soilwork · 02-26-2010, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TallMomof2

PDFs are very nice and it's easy to copy pictures and illustrations over to the LCD screen so you can view them in color.

May I ask a question about this feature?
When you copy pictures/illustrations from e-ink screen to LCD screen, does the copied color pictures/illustration stay on LCD if you turn pages on e-ink?

I am thinking of buying eDGe to read academic journals, and it would be great if I can put a table on LCD screen while reading contents referring to the table on e-ink screen.

TallMomof2 · 02-26-2010, 08:22 PM

The image stays on the LCD screen when you turn the page on the eInk side. Don't know if you can have more than one image displayed on the LCD screen. Will try and experiment more this weekend.

soilwork · 02-26-2010, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TallMomof2

The image stays on the LCD screen when you turn the page on the eInk side. Don't know if you can have more than one image displayed on the LCD screen. Will try and experiment more this weekend.

Thank you very much for the information. Entourage eDGe sounds really good as a research tool.

DrDk · 02-27-2010, 05:51 AM

Hello to you lucky people with your Edges.
I usually read lying down in bed or on the sofa.
I am curious as to how comfortable the edge is folded over and used purely as a reader - is 3lbs too much?

It looks like it's only available in the US and Canada.
If I got someone in the states to buy it and send it to Australia , would I have trouble registering/using it etc?

Thanks,

Mr Envious!

TallMomof2 · 02-27-2010, 10:35 AM

It is a little heavy with the LCD screen folded back out of the way but I usually read with either a lap desk or propped up against my legs when I read in bed.

I have to go out but I will try and take some pictures and do a write up later today or tomorrow.

paulckennedy · 02-27-2010, 10:45 AM

It is definitely not light. I am considering getting a 6 inch eink because of the weight but only as a second device.

Batman Jr. · 02-27-2010, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrDk

Hello to you lucky people with your Edges.
I usually read lying down in bed or on the sofa.
I am curious as to how comfortable the edge is folded over and used purely as a reader - is 3lbs too much?

It looks like it's only available in the US and Canada.
If I got someone in the states to buy it and send it to Australia , would I have trouble registering/using it etc?

Thanks,

Mr Envious!

DrDk,

I think the weight will be a problem for reading lying down with arms extended or bearing the brunt of supporting the eDGe. If you were able to prop it against your knees it would probably be more comfortable, but it's not (in my view) optimally designed for leisure reading.

paulckennedy · 02-27-2010, 11:12 AM

It is a desk/couch device. If I can cradle it so that I am cradling the hinge, it is comfortable. I do not see being able to lay down on my back and read with this.

gastan · 02-27-2010, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TallMomof2

The eReader version of Android works *but* it takes up less than a quarter of the LCD screen.

Do you mean that the book page displayed for reading is only ~ one quarter of the screen? That would effectively make the 9.7" e-ink screen into a 5" screen. Deal breaker for me.

pendragginp · 02-27-2010, 11:21 AM

I thought this was referring to the lcd screen?

Batman Jr. · 02-27-2010, 11:24 AM

Anyone found an effective way to deal with the fingerprint issue?

I've tried using the cleaning cloth for my eyeglasses, but it doesn't seem to do much. I wrote enTourage to ask what they recommend, so I want to hear back from them before I try something like Windex, etc., just in case it might damage the case's finish. But if they're any less chicken-hearted souls than me out there, I'd appreciate hearing your input. Thanks in advance.

EDIT - I just received this reply:

"We recommend wiping off fingerprints with a dry, soft cloth similar to those for cleaning lenses."

Well, I guess I'll have to give it another go with some different cloths and see what happens.

gastan · 02-27-2010, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pendragginp

I thought this was referring to the lcd screen?

Oh.

Android was mentioned, so you're probably correct. Guess I need to slow down and actually comprehend what I'm reading, huh?

02-27-2010, 05:51 AM	#52
DrDk Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Australia Device: A81	How heavy is the Edge as an E Reader? Hello to you lucky people with your Edges. I usually read lying down in bed or on the sofa. I am curious as to how comfortable the edge is folded over and used purely as a reader - is 3lbs too much? It looks like it's only available in the US and Canada. If I got someone in the states to buy it and send it to Australia , would I have trouble registering/using it etc? Thanks, Mr Envious!

02-27-2010, 11:24 AM	#59
Batman Jr. Unstoppably Curious Posts: 287 Karma: 7676 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle 3/Fire; BB Z10; enTourage eDGe/Pocket eDGe; iPad4/iPod touch 5	Anyone found an effective way to deal with the fingerprint issue? I've tried using the cleaning cloth for my eyeglasses, but it doesn't seem to do much. I wrote enTourage to ask what they recommend, so I want to hear back from them before I try something like Windex, etc., just in case it might damage the case's finish. But if they're any less chicken-hearted souls than me out there, I'd appreciate hearing your input. Thanks in advance. EDIT - I just received this reply: "We recommend wiping off fingerprints with a dry, soft cloth similar to those for cleaning lenses." Well, I guess I'll have to give it another go with some different cloths and see what happens. Last edited by Batman Jr.; 02-27-2010 at 11:34 AM.

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02-26-2010, 05:37 PM	#46
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	The eReader version of Android works but it takes up less than a quarter of the LCD screen. I also downloaded both secured and unsecured ePubs from my Fictionwise account. Same with the local library. The ePubs show up nicely on the eInk screen. PDFs are very nice and it's easy to copy pictures and illustrations over to the LCD screen so you can view them in color. I'm not very good at photos and videos. Took a few as I unboxed the eDGe but I won't have a chance to do anything with them until tomorrow. The one minor thing I don't like is the shiny plastic case. Fingerprints quickly mar the shine. A matte finish would've been better. Also fingerprints probably won't show up on the lighter color cases. Mine is the stock midnight blue.

02-26-2010, 05:49 PM	#47
SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	You can probably find an invisible film/protector to put on the shiny plastic.

02-26-2010, 08:22 PM	#50
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	The image stays on the LCD screen when you turn the page on the eInk side. Don't know if you can have more than one image displayed on the LCD screen. Will try and experiment more this weekend.

02-27-2010, 10:35 AM	#53
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	It is a little heavy with the LCD screen folded back out of the way but I usually read with either a lap desk or propped up against my legs when I read in bed. I have to go out but I will try and take some pictures and do a write up later today or tomorrow.

02-27-2010, 10:45 AM	#54
paulckennedy Addict Posts: 205 Karma: 824 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Carthage, Texas Device: Apple iPad	It is definitely not light. I am considering getting a 6 inch eink because of the weight but only as a second device.

02-27-2010, 11:12 AM	#56
paulckennedy Addict Posts: 205 Karma: 824 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Carthage, Texas Device: Apple iPad	It is a desk/couch device. If I can cradle it so that I am cradling the hinge, it is comfortable. I do not see being able to lay down on my back and read with this.

02-27-2010, 11:21 AM	#58
pendragginp Guru Posts: 985 Karma: 4567263 Join Date: May 2009 Location: The End Of The Earth Device: Several	I thought this was referring to the lcd screen?

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