Reader with 11 inch screen - Will you bite?

Fugubot · 10-09-2007, 06:38 PM

The forecast by E-ink that we'll soon have 11 and 12 inch screens is intriguing. How many of you would buy one? How many devices are too many?

If its affordable, I'd be interested. It would not be as portable as the current readers but I really want a way to comfortably read pdfs which are formatted for Letter paper (8 1/2 x 11). Assuming the 11 inch models keep the thin form factor and can retain the battery life, I'd upgrade. Carrying a slim slate would be preferable to separate 500 page technical manuals, magazines, etc.

JSWolf · 10-09-2007, 06:40 PM

More screen to refresh means more battery usage per page for the same battery. What I would like is a user replaceable battery so we can get spares in case if we want. But remember, an 11inch screen is going to make it a lot larger and not as easy to drop in a purse or carry bag.

Kilarney · 10-09-2007, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

More screen to refresh means more battery usage per page for the same battery.

But there would be fewer page turns.

Bob Russell · 10-09-2007, 06:44 PM

Eventually I want a bigger screen reading device so that I can read full page (tech) books better (even if in landscape half-page mode). But I think prices are too high for me right now to want that sort of screen on a dedicated device.

JSWolf · 10-09-2007, 06:46 PM

If a 6" screen device is $300, I would guess that an 11" screen device might be about $600. And that's for a non-touch screen.

NatCh · 10-09-2007, 06:54 PM

I'd bite, assuming it had some sort of stylus input -- I want a way for my wife to grade papers electronically. Battery life of 20 hours or so would be plenty for that purpose, perhaps less if it could run in tethered mode (plugged into the wall).

rlauzon · 10-09-2007, 08:25 PM

Even though I have an iLiad, I still read a good deal of stuff from my Palm TX. The iLiad has a better screen, etc. But the Palm is still more convenient simply because it's small and much easier to carry.

RalphTrickey · 10-09-2007, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

If a 6" screen device is $300, I would guess that an 11" screen device might be about $600. And that's for a non-touch screen.

I don't know the process, but that's about 3-4 times the area, and probably 3-4 more 'bad pixels.'

I don't know the error rate, but I'd expect it to cost 3-4 times as much, I'm afraid, if not more.

Ralph

AndiR · 10-10-2007, 03:32 AM

Great idea, but why not A4 size rather than letter?

Clearly not aimed at the "light/novel reading" market, but I would get one, if the prices was decent (sub 500USD), for reading larger PDF content stuff that I have.
Regards from a sunny Spain, Andi

HarryT · 10-10-2007, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Kilarney

But there would be fewer page turns.

And space for a bigger battery, too.

NatCh · 10-10-2007, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by AndiR

Great idea, but why not A4 size rather than letter?

They're close enough that I suspect it wouldn't matter to me either way.

An A4 display should show a Letter sized page just fine, I'd guess that the opposite is true too ... maybe go with whichever is cheaper to manufacture?

yvanleterrible · 10-10-2007, 11:15 AM

What is described is basically an eink tablet computer isn't it?
I could go for that! But more towards a colo(u)r, 1/2pound, Iliad sized eink, full speed processing, flash based computer type. It would be more portable and I think that is where the market will point soon.
I'm not asking for much am I?

ktb1381 · 10-10-2007, 11:21 AM

I would for sure love this. Would be good for many folks with low vision.

KlondikeGeoff · 10-10-2007, 11:22 AM

Not me. I had a little laptop with a 10 inch screen which was great, and did use it for reading books (holding in portrait mode). It was fine, but even that was not as handy as the size of my old Rocket eBook or the Reader.

My PDA is too small, so all-in-all, I think the Reader size is just perfect for both reading and portability.

yvanleterrible · 10-10-2007, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by KlondikeGeoff

Not me. I had a little laptop with a 10 inch screen which was great, and did use it for reading books (holding in portrait mode). It was fine, but even that was not as handy as the size of my old Rocket eBook or the Reader.

My PDA is too small, so all-in-all, I think the Reader size is just perfect for both reading and portability.

The Iliad's size is about 8" which makes it quite portable, I'd like it a little thinner and lighter... and colo(u)r.

10-09-2007, 06:38 PM	#1
Fugubot Connoisseur Posts: 64 Karma: 10558 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: Sony Reader	Reader with 11 inch screen - Will you bite? The forecast by E-ink that we'll soon have 11 and 12 inch screens is intriguing. How many of you would buy one? How many devices are too many? If its affordable, I'd be interested. It would not be as portable as the current readers but I really want a way to comfortably read pdfs which are formatted for Letter paper (8 1/2 x 11). Assuming the 11 inch models keep the thin form factor and can retain the battery life, I'd upgrade. Carrying a slim slate would be preferable to separate 500 page technical manuals, magazines, etc.

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,866 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	More screen to refresh means more battery usage per page for the same battery. What I would like is a user replaceable battery so we can get spares in case if we want. But remember, an 11inch screen is going to make it a lot larger and not as easy to drop in a purse or carry bag.

10-09-2007, 06:44 PM	#4
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	Eventually I want a bigger screen reading device so that I can read full page (tech) books better (even if in landscape half-page mode). But I think prices are too high for me right now to want that sort of screen on a dedicated device.

10-09-2007, 06:46 PM	#5
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,866 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	If a 6" screen device is $300, I would guess that an 11" screen device might be about $600. And that's for a non-touch screen.

10-09-2007, 06:54 PM	#6
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I'd bite, assuming it had some sort of stylus input -- I want a way for my wife to grade papers electronically. Battery life of 20 hours or so would be plenty for that purpose, perhaps less if it could run in tethered mode (plugged into the wall).

10-09-2007, 08:25 PM	#7
rlauzon Wizard Posts: 1,018 Karma: 67827 Join Date: Jan 2005 Device: PocketBook Era	Even though I have an iLiad, I still read a good deal of stuff from my Palm TX. The iLiad has a better screen, etc. But the Palm is still more convenient simply because it's small and much easier to carry.

10-10-2007, 03:32 AM	#9
AndiR Rather interested Posts: 104 Karma: 677 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maidenhead Device: Kindle, Sony Ereader, Ipad & iPhone	Great idea, but why not A4 size rather than letter? Clearly not aimed at the "light/novel reading" market, but I would get one, if the prices was decent (sub 500USD), for reading larger PDF content stuff that I have. Regards from a sunny Spain, Andi

10-10-2007, 11:15 AM	#12
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	What is described is basically an eink tablet computer isn't it? I could go for that! But more towards a colo(u)r, 1/2pound, Iliad sized eink, full speed processing, flash based computer type. It would be more portable and I think that is where the market will point soon. I'm not asking for much am I?

10-10-2007, 11:21 AM	#13
ktb1381 Enthusiast Posts: 36 Karma: 278 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: Amazon Kindle	I would for sure love this. Would be good for many folks with low vision.

10-10-2007, 11:22 AM	#14
KlondikeGeoff Wombat Aficionado Posts: 481 Karma: 733 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arizona Device: Fire, Kindle1, Sony PRS-500 Reader, Rocket 1100 eBook	Not me. I had a little laptop with a 10 inch screen which was great, and did use it for reading books (holding in portrait mode). It was fine, but even that was not as handy as the size of my old Rocket eBook or the Reader. My PDA is too small, so all-in-all, I think the Reader size is just perfect for both reading and portability.

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