Kindle vs Cybook, please help the noob - Page 2

HarryT · 03-06-2008, 03:16 AM

I'll sure you'll be happy with the CyBook. Let us know what your view of it are when you get it.

sebastien · 03-06-2008, 08:45 AM

Actually, the Gen3 3 is 350$ Canadian with a 32$ shipping fee from FedEx.

This said, I've recently went through the same process. I'm a CS grad too, but with a tighter budget ;-)

My first choice would have been the Iliad: Wireless, huge touch screen and it runs Linux with sshd, what more can you say! The reader is by far the more flexible in term of what it can display: CHM, HTML, PDF, etc. The only draw back was the battery life and since I have enough multi-function Linux device around the house, I've opted for the PRS-505.

As many Canadian reader might be interested, I bought it from B&H photovideo. They ship to Canada with USPS, so you avoid the annoying 30$ brokerage fee from UPS.

I've contemplated the Gen3 for a while, but after reading about the consumer support stories on this forum, I've opted for the Sony.

delphidb96 · 03-06-2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sebastien

Actually, the Gen3 3 is 350$ Canadian with a 32$ shipping fee from FedEx.

This said, I've recently went through the same process. I'm a CS grad too, but with a tighter budget ;-)

My first choice would have been the Iliad: Wireless, huge touch screen and it runs Linux with sshd, what more can you say! The reader is by far the more flexible in term of what it can display: CHM, HTML, PDF, etc. The only draw back was the battery life and since I have enough multi-function Linux device around the house, I've opted for the PRS-505.

As many Canadian reader might be interested, I bought it from B&H photovideo. They ship to Canada with USPS, so you avoid the annoying 30$ brokerage fee from UPS.

I've contemplated the Gen3 for a while, but after reading about the consumer support stories on this forum, I've opted for the Sony.

The Cybook is as good as the Sony. I should know, I've got both a Gen3 and a PRS500. However, you are correct that there have been support and 'clarity of users guide' issues with the Cybook. From what I have seen, those are being dealt with.

Derek

HarryT · 03-07-2008, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by sebastien

My first choice would have been the Iliad: Wireless, huge touch screen and it runs Linux with sshd, what more can you say! The reader is by far the more flexible in term of what it can display: CHM, HTML, PDF, etc. The only draw back was the battery life and since I have enough multi-function Linux device around the house, I've opted for the PRS-505.

I had an iLiad and sold it. As you say, it's very flexible, but I found it just too big to conveniently carry around with me, whereas my Gen3 is with me everywhere I go. I didn't find the iLiad's battery life to be an issue; what was an issue for me was the 45s boot time - that feels like an eternity if you want to read for only a few minutes at a time.

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I've contemplated the Gen3 for a while, but after reading about the consumer support stories on this forum, I've opted for the Sony.

Bookeen have radically improved their support recently. Seems to be fine now.

Victoria · 03-15-2008, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sebastien

Actually, the Gen3 3 is 350$ Canadian with a 32$ shipping fee from FedEx.

I've opted for the PRS-505.

As many Canadian reader might be interested, I bought it from B&H photovideo. They ship to Canada with USPS, so you avoid the annoying 30$ brokerage fee from UPS.

I've contemplated the Gen3 for a while, but after reading about the consumer support stories on this forum, I've opted for the Sony.

Hi - thanks for your post. Do you mind me asking how you manage to buy Sony ebooks in Canada? Or will the Sony read other formats?
Thanks
Victoria from Halifax

gwynevans · 03-15-2008, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Victoria

Or will the Sony read other formats?

Quite a few, plus there are various ways to convert other formats to Sony formats - https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/PRS505 may help.

sebastien · 03-17-2008, 07:58 AM

I'm currently catching up on the old classics I find here:
http://manybooks.net/
http://www.munseys.com/site/home
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=126
http://www.feedbooks.com/
http://www.gutenberg.org/catalog/

I use the libprs500 library to convert when necessary.

I haven't tried to buy a book so far. But since there is no shipping involved, I'm sure you can find a way to create an account and hope they accept your Canadian credit card.

Cheers,

Sébastien

bwaldron · 03-17-2008, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Bookeen have radically improved their support recently. Seems to be fine now.

That is good to hear. I currently read on an old Sony Clie that I use as a dedicated reader, as well as occasionally on my Treo. I am looking to add an e-ink device, and since I have a large collection of (non-DRMd) mobi files, I am looking at the Cybook as well as the Kindle.

I like the size and looks of the Cybook better -- as well as the ability to install/use fonts -- and don't need the Whispernet features of the Kindle. In making up my mind, service and support is an important variable.

Victoria · 03-17-2008, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwynevans

Quite a few, plus there are various ways to convert other formats to Sony formats - https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/PRS505 may help.

Thanks for the tip: this is just what I looking for!
Vicki

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03-06-2008, 03:16 AM	#16
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I'll sure you'll be happy with the CyBook. Let us know what your view of it are when you get it.

03-06-2008, 08:45 AM	#17
sebastien Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Laval, Québec, Canada Device: Sony PRS-505	Actually, the Gen3 3 is 350$ Canadian with a 32$ shipping fee from FedEx. This said, I've recently went through the same process. I'm a CS grad too, but with a tighter budget ;-) My first choice would have been the Iliad: Wireless, huge touch screen and it runs Linux with sshd, what more can you say! The reader is by far the more flexible in term of what it can display: CHM, HTML, PDF, etc. The only draw back was the battery life and since I have enough multi-function Linux device around the house, I've opted for the PRS-505. As many Canadian reader might be interested, I bought it from B&H photovideo. They ship to Canada with USPS, so you avoid the annoying 30$ brokerage fee from UPS. I've contemplated the Gen3 for a while, but after reading about the consumer support stories on this forum, I've opted for the Sony.

03-17-2008, 07:58 AM	#22
sebastien Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Laval, Québec, Canada Device: Sony PRS-505	I'm currently catching up on the old classics I find here: http://manybooks.net/ http://www.munseys.com/site/home https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=126 http://www.feedbooks.com/ http://www.gutenberg.org/catalog/ I use the libprs500 library to convert when necessary. I haven't tried to buy a book so far. But since there is no shipping involved, I'm sure you can find a way to create an account and hope they accept your Canadian credit card. Cheers, Sébastien