04-11-2010, 04:31 PM | #76 |
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Accusations? Grudges? You are the one who made a public poll and then started researching what devices the voters used so you could tell them their opinion wasn't worthy.
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04-11-2010, 05:54 PM | #77 |
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He didn't say their opinion wasn't worthy, he just commented on where there opinion came from.
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04-11-2010, 09:10 PM | #78 |
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How can you leave battery life out of any discussion about e-ink displays? The long battery life is a direct function of the display, and the display only. The fact that the display only draws power when you go to a different page is one of the main features.
If you don't care about charging frequently, then reflective LCD may be fine, though the choices are rather limited. |
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"Some people claim that Reflective LCD devices such as Aluratek Libre pro & Ectaco jetbook are at par with the e- ink based ones. Please discuss which technology is better of the two, in terms of strain caused on eyes & page turning capability. THanks" Quote:
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04-11-2010, 09:59 PM | #81 |
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Really? very time I used cailbre it works fine and just see it as a jetbook? For me I like my Lbre, the lcd screen is great for me, its compact size I can carry it everywhere I go, I like it support of drm books and I dont consider having to charge it once every 7 days Horrible life draining burden and sense I'm using 100% time for reading books (not pdf blue prints of the bismark ) for the money is the perfect e reading device for now....ask me again in six to eighteen months I might have a different answer for you
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04-11-2010, 10:04 PM | #82 | |
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The reason for this is because I'm 51 years old and in order to avoid reading glasses I increase the font size. This increased font size means that for every 1 page in an ePub book I have to flip through about 9-10 screens. That means that for one 400 page ePub novel I will have turned through about 4000 screens. So you can see that I would be recharging as often with my Sony as I expect to with my Jetbook (recharge about every 20-22 hours of use) I just bought for $99. I concede that for most folks there is a substantial increase in battery life using e-ink but it is not always so cut and dry. Of course all that said I like the fact that eInk uses minimal power when just sitting around waiting for me to read. My use of the jetbook will require me to turn it on and off much more often. |
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Going four weeks without a charge is great, but jetBook aficianadoes here often point out that charging every other week is not an inconvenience. |
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04-11-2010, 10:57 PM | #84 | |
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In all the reviews I've read about the dr800sg its been said that it only gets about one week which is probably about the same as most people get on the Jetbook and that's fine with me. But is the life that much shorter than on your Sony? Last edited by akira28; 04-11-2010 at 11:00 PM. |
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04-11-2010, 11:10 PM | #85 | |
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04-12-2010, 10:11 AM | #86 | |
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If I load the ebooks directly from the Calibre directory bypassing Calibre then the books can be opened by the Libre. I've noticed that Calibre names the files differently when it downloads the files to the Libre adding "#" to the file name. Maybe that's why the Libre can't read the file. I'm running the latest version of Calibre. Yes, the ADE support is great and I could easily load even my non secure ePUbs into the ADE software and use that to download to the Libre but I use Calibre for library management and don't want another program just for the Libre. Since it's trivial to remove the ADE DRM I prefer to use Calibre for all my library needs. The Libre is a nice device just not the right one for my needs. |
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04-14-2010, 04:35 AM | #87 |
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There is nothing better than e-Ink for me.
The best type of screen for reading for my eyes and superb battery life. |
04-14-2010, 01:50 PM | #88 |
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I have a Sony PRS505, and a JetBook. Regarding readability; they are about equal even though the Sony has a 6" screen and the JetBook is only 5". The Sony's battery life is much better, but the speed of page changes on the JetBook more than makes up for having to charge it more often.
The Sony’s firmware (and my wife's K2) is very much better than the JetBook’s, but that has nothing to do with the screen technology. Given the choice, and if the firmware was equal, I’d prefer the reflective LCD. Last edited by wodin; 04-14-2010 at 01:54 PM. |
04-16-2010, 02:03 AM | #89 |
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Please people lighten up ,buy what works best for You
Do this poll a year to a year and a half from now and I will bet a e reader with reflective lcd with L.e.d back lighting will be the the hands down winner They'll be cheaper than e-ink , faster, most will have flexible Grey/ color lcd screens and thank god will be non apple so they will have decent prices lol. Yes they'll have shorter battery life you'll have to condensed to charge it every 7 to 10 days but really is that such a horrible burden? . The vast majority of things in life are usually livable successful compromises , tech devices are no exception to this rule. For ME right now the Aluratek Libre pro is the best reasonably price e book reader that suits MY personal needs excellently , Hey for someone else who 200 hour battery life is a big deal some slow 1st gen e ink reader would be the hot set up, but at the end of the day what e reader suits your need best is what you should buy
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04-16-2010, 03:50 AM | #90 |
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LEDs don't solve the problem for me.
My netbook is backlit by LEDs and I cannot read texts on it for longer than 15 minutes without feeling eye strain. I work with computers every day, all day long. Working with a computer, such as browsing the Internet, typing in word, editing pictures is a whole different kettle of fish experience. It cannot be compared to "a static" reading of text. At the very least it is different for me. I am not saying I don't get tired but not as fast. Also, it is unavoidable. On the other hand, reading fantasy is a pure relaxation for me and when I read printed books my eyes don't get tired, eInk grants me the same gift. |
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