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Old 02-26-2009, 03:16 PM   #31
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The number of shades of gray does NOT improve contrast - in fact, it is pretty irrelevant on plain text.

And many people have already pointed the finger to touchscreen tecnology as the main responsible for the 700 screen. But I am no expert myself, so...
Well, I'll be able to (hopefully) see the device next week. I'll inform you afterwards
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Old 02-26-2009, 03:36 PM   #32
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Some googling got this page :
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With a whole slew of form factors, designs, ...
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Old 02-26-2009, 03:46 PM   #34
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Customizable screen ... customizable OS ... customizable memory...
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If you want to buy 3k units, certainly.
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Old 02-26-2009, 06:16 PM   #35
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Nothing new, really.

No better contrast (same screen as others), not faster, not anything.
Touchscreen? What in the hell for? Touchscreens seem cool, and it is "chic" to have one.
But no advantages at all - on the contrary!

Besides, and as many already said, no Epub?

I cant´t see what can this device offer to someone who as an Sony Reader, Kindle, iRex ou Cybook... And for those who have not already bought a dedicated e-reading device, will most probably prefer something that as proven itself on the market.

On last thing: is THERE market for all the players comming out? I doubt.
"Full Screen Scribble
Together with E-ink display, full screen scribble will bring you real handwriting experience without compromising screen brightness or contrast. Search, annotate, highlight, and input text easily with a pen."

I am pretty sure Kindle & Cybook do not have this. Personally, I would not have any use for this feature, but some may like it. WinCE operating system might mean that you would be able to install some applications that were created for PDA's on this device. Some (including me) might find this appealing. It might also mean FOLDER SUPPORT. How's that for one over Cybook (and I think also Kindle)?

And I also think that it is a nice looking device (Better looking that Kindle or Cybook) that could have a good functionality. Even thought it IS kind of thin, which makes me think "BROKEN SCREEN". Why there are no Rhinoskin covers for those things???

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Heh, isn't WinCE the kiss of death on battery life? It sure was on other devices!
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Old 02-26-2009, 06:52 PM   #37
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Heh, isn't WinCE the kiss of death on battery life? It sure was on other devices!
Not that I've noticed, no. In fact, I'd say the opposite is true. Linux is the KOD. Linux is just now getting power management abilities that WinCE had 7 years ago.
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Old 02-26-2009, 11:15 PM   #39
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And the choices continue to increase... I'll wait till the plastic substrate models emerge before making my final decision.

This one looks rather like a large Zune.
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Old 02-27-2009, 04:34 AM   #40
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Seems it does support the ePub.

Did Anyone watch the video already?
http://www.onyx-international.com/cms/product-box.html
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Old 02-27-2009, 06:38 AM   #41
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I've heard from Onyx. The CPU starts at 532MHz, and the BOOX does support epub.
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Old 02-27-2009, 09:09 AM   #42
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This is probably the first ebook reader besides Sony, that I really love at the first sight.

Moreover, 8" I would buy for fiction and 9.7 for tech PDF files.
They natively support html and what is more CHM!
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Nothing new, really.
Touchscreen? What in the hell for? Touchscreens seem cool, and it is "chic" to have one.
But no advantages at all - on the contrary!
Gotta disagree on this one. I had a Rocket Ebook when they came out. It had a touchscreen, as well as page buttons. It was GREAT! The touch screen made it easy to navigate the menus, and especially - allowed easy dictionary lookup, and attaching notes to the text being read.

From some other posts, it sounds like Sony made bad choices about the materials used for the touchscreen and frontlight on the 700. It appears that using the "right" materials would help the contrast issues on that device.
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