Hello from Germany

dister · 04-28-2006, 05:16 AM

Hello all!

My name is Dirk from Germany. I'm 34 years, working for a software/hardware company developing security products (web security, firewalls, etc...).

For several years now I'm using a Sony TH-55 PDA (had a Rex 6000 before). I really like reading e-books (using mainly the Mobipocket reader) but would prefer a bigger display. Reading PDFs on a PDA is horrible, even if the Picsel Viewer is pretty fast the scrolling is not a good solution.

I'm looking forward to the iLiad from iRex Technologies (as Sony will not release the Sony Reader in Europe anytime soon), but find it too expensive and not mature enough yet to buy it as an early adopter for such a high price. For 600 Euros I would rather wait or spend a little bit more and buy an Origami PC when they come out, as they are more versatile.

TadW · 04-28-2006, 05:18 AM

Guten Tag, Dirk. Welcome on-board and enjoy the party!

Snappy! · 04-28-2006, 12:17 PM

Hello dister .. and welcome!

I'm with you there. Few years back (2001), I spent around US$800 on a 17" LCD ... but its been awhile since I find myself on the cutting edge or early-adopter edge. So the higher price for iLiad's initial release would be a stopper for me too, and like you, I'm considering an Origami as well.

04-28-2006, 05:16 AM	#1
dister Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Device: Sony Reader	Hello from Germany Hello all! My name is Dirk from Germany. I'm 34 years, working for a software/hardware company developing security products (web security, firewalls, etc...). For several years now I'm using a Sony TH-55 PDA (had a Rex 6000 before). I really like reading e-books (using mainly the Mobipocket reader) but would prefer a bigger display. Reading PDFs on a PDA is horrible, even if the Picsel Viewer is pretty fast the scrolling is not a good solution. I'm looking forward to the iLiad from iRex Technologies (as Sony will not release the Sony Reader in Europe anytime soon), but find it too expensive and not mature enough yet to buy it as an early adopter for such a high price. For 600 Euros I would rather wait or spend a little bit more and buy an Origami PC when they come out, as they are more versatile.

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04-28-2006, 05:18 AM	#2
TadW Uebermensch Posts: 2,583 Karma: 1094606 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Italy Device: Kindle	Guten Tag, Dirk. Welcome on-board and enjoy the party!

04-28-2006, 12:17 PM	#3
Snappy! Addict Posts: 260 Karma: 4256 Join Date: Feb 2006 Device: SHARP Zaurus C1000	Hello dister .. and welcome! I'm with you there. Few years back (2001), I spent around US$800 on a 17" LCD ... but its been awhile since I find myself on the cutting edge or early-adopter edge. So the higher price for iLiad's initial release would be a stopper for me too, and like you, I'm considering an Origami as well.

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