Opus Bookeen and Cybook Opus - Page 3

zelda_pinwheel · 08-24-2009, 04:12 PM

congratulations ! enjoy it. i agree, the ergonomics are really good on the opus.

lisreed · 08-24-2009, 04:52 PM

I wanted to get the new sony touch screen because ergonomics are a big part of a decision for me but I will have to see what they look like in person and if I can stand the glare. Not that I need 2 readers! But Christmas is just around the corner...

EowynCarter · 08-25-2009, 03:03 AM

The choice there depands on the use you have of the reader. The sony is the way to go if you want to take note, should also be better at pdf reading. The opus will be lighter and smaller if you carry it in your bag every day

aceflor · 08-26-2009, 05:12 AM

Hi,

I had a look at the touchscreen in a live demo on the web. I don't know if it's only me, but the text on the touchscreen was not as defined as on the PRS-505 screen, it was kind of milky if you understand what I mean.

This might be ok when reading for an hour or so, but I could not stand it on a regular basis. The screen of the PRS-505, that is something different.

The Opus is really good, I love it, but to be fair I have to say I ordered a Sony PRS-505 2 days ago. It has nothing to do with the quality of the opus, I will keep it and use it on the go, but for my reading in bed I'd like a 6" too. And my husband is very interested, and will probably claim one of them for his personal use.

Groucho · 08-27-2009, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K-Thom

A friend of mine ordered the Opus weeks ago at bol.de. He didn't get it until now, because bol.de didn't receive their stock either.

I received an email from BOL.DE (where I ordered too) saying that they should receive stock in 1-2 weeks... so it looks like I have to keep the fingers crossed, I guess!

aceflor · 08-28-2009, 02:44 AM

I dropped my Opus

on the floor in my bathroom yesterday

. It fell on the power button (what were the chances, considering it was in its leather case ??!!!)

The power button was not working anymore, so my DH and I bravely decided to open it and have a look. The electronic piece that starts it, and is normally soldered to the board, is loose, so 9 times out of ten I cannot start or stop it. It needs to be soldered properly. We are leaving back to Germany on Sunday, where we have a solder iron. DH is an electronic engineer, but on Monday he will go to his good friend who has more experience with small electronics and both of them will try to fix the Opus. So until Monday I have to leave it on (mind you, everything else works and I can use it) and hope I will not open a book that freezes it, since of course now the reset function would not work.

I was of course thinking about sending it to Bookeen to get it fixed, but considering the turmoil they seem to be in right now, and seeing that it could be fixed at home, I'll give it a try.

I am so annoyed at my own stupidity

sassanik · 08-29-2009, 03:58 AM

It looks like I am going to be replacing my cool-er with a different device.

I am curious, I love my eb1150 and love the page turning buttons on the side of the device.

Anyone have a Opus that has a eb1150 and if so how does it compare for the ergonomics of the eb1150?

Thanks!

Amy

HarryT · 08-29-2009, 04:01 AM

I don't have an EB1150, but ergonomically the Opus is excellent. Because of the large page-turn buttons along the side and the very light weight (150g), it can comfortably be used one-handed, in either hand.

emellaich · 08-29-2009, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sassanik

It looks like I am going to be replacing my cool-er with a different device.

I am curious, I love my eb1150 and love the page turning buttons on the side of the device.

Anyone have a Opus that has a eb1150 and if so how does it compare for the ergonomics of the eb1150?

Thanks!

Amy

Why are you replacing your Cool-er? What are you looking for that it doesn't have? This will help educate me on the strengths/weaknesses of Cool-er.

morglbltrio · 08-29-2009, 04:30 PM

Hi

I just posted my review of the Opus: http://www.ragnrale.com/2009/08/revi...e-cybook-opus/

sassanik · 08-29-2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emellaich

Why are you replacing your Cool-er? What are you looking for that it doesn't have? This will help educate me on the strengths/weaknesses of Cool-er.

I broke my Cool-er... again. Info on it in the thread: http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50920

Its a firmware issue, I think, and I am guessing that it will continue to occur until a new version of firmware is released. I really like my Cool-er, don't like the problem.

So I am debating a Opus or a Sony 600 if I end up having to replace it.

Amy

aceflor · 08-31-2009, 02:02 AM

Get the Opus. It is a great reader, I love it. Bookeen has been very nice and helpful with my problem, I'll get my new one hopefully tomorrow.

My Opus never froze, the ergonomy is the best I have seen so far, and it is very userfriendly.

The only thing that I realize now (after I broke mine, of course), is that due to the fact that it is made of plastic, it is fragile. So it needs to be handled with care, but apart from that it is great. I really miss mine A LOT!

kazuma6666 · 09-01-2009, 07:27 AM

I ordered an opus friday afternoon, and I received it today at noon. I'm quite satisfied with the speed of delivery

I will give more info about how I like the OPUS later. Thanks for the information I got here!

Godzil · 09-02-2009, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aceflor

I dropped my Opus

on the floor in my bathroom yesterday

. It fell on the power button (what were the chances, considering it was in its leather case ??!!!)

The power button was not working anymore, so my DH and I bravely decided to open it and have a look. The electronic piece that starts it, and is normally soldered to the board, is loose, so 9 times out of ten I cannot start or stop it. It needs to be soldered properly. We are leaving back to Germany on Sunday, where we have a solder iron. DH is an electronic engineer, but on Monday he will go to his good friend who has more experience with small electronics and both of them will try to fix the Opus. So until Monday I have to leave it on (mind you, everything else works and I can use it) and hope I will not open a book that freezes it, since of course now the reset function would not work.

I was of course thinking about sending it to Bookeen to get it fixed, but considering the turmoil they seem to be in right now, and seeing that it could be fixed at home, I'll give it a try.

I am so annoyed at my own stupidity

By opening it, and now by soldering stuff you just lose the waranty

aceflor · 09-02-2009, 09:38 AM

I know. But in my case, sincerely, which warranty ? Anyway, it was way too broken said our friend, so no soldering expedition. As I said, the new Opus is here now and I'll be super duper careful with it.

08-24-2009, 04:12 PM	#31
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,828 Karma: 908606 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	congratulations ! enjoy it. i agree, the ergonomics are really good on the opus. __________________ blog.ex-elibris.fr : les liseuses, les ebooks, nos lectures, la technologie… I don't want none of that mischief on my eels! - pdurrant since i would never want to disappoint wde and vr, we are thrilled to present the next exciting avatar in zelda's wardrobe, by vivaldirules himself.

08-29-2009, 03:58 AM	#37
sassanik Guru Posts: 755 Karma: 199991 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oregon Device: EB1150, iPhone, Cool-er Purple, Pocketbook 360, Kindle Fire	ergonomics? It looks like I am going to be replacing my cool-er with a different device. I am curious, I love my eb1150 and love the page turning buttons on the side of the device. Anyone have a Opus that has a eb1150 and if so how does it compare for the ergonomics of the eb1150? Thanks! Amy

08-29-2009, 04:01 AM	#38
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 54,661 Karma: 26165759 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Touch, PW, Fire HD, iPad 3, iPhone 4, Samsung Tab 2 7 + More	I don't have an EB1150, but ergonomically the Opus is excellent. Because of the large page-turn buttons along the side and the very light weight (150g), it can comfortably be used one-handed, in either hand. __________________ Harry Currently proofreading The Poison Belt, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

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lisreed Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 1131 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upstate NY Device: Kindle Touch & iPad 2	I wanted to get the new sony touch screen because ergonomics are a big part of a decision for me but I will have to see what they look like in person and if I can stand the glare. Not that I need 2 readers! But Christmas is just around the corner...

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EowynCarter Wizard Posts: 3,781 Karma: 1463030 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Paris Device: Cybooks; Sony PRS-T1	The choice there depands on the use you have of the reader. The sony is the way to go if you want to take note, should also be better at pdf reading. The opus will be lighter and smaller if you carry it in your bag every day

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aceflor Constant Angel Posts: 2,276 Karma: 39490696 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: where the sun lives, or so they say Device: This one, and that one too	Hi, I had a look at the touchscreen in a live demo on the web. I don't know if it's only me, but the text on the touchscreen was not as defined as on the PRS-505 screen, it was kind of milky if you understand what I mean. This might be ok when reading for an hour or so, but I could not stand it on a regular basis. The screen of the PRS-505, that is something different. The Opus is really good, I love it, but to be fair I have to say I ordered a Sony PRS-505 2 days ago. It has nothing to do with the quality of the opus, I will keep it and use it on the go, but for my reading in bed I'd like a 6" too. And my husband is very interested, and will probably claim one of them for his personal use.

08-28-2009, 02:44 AM	#36
aceflor Constant Angel Posts: 2,276 Karma: 39490696 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: where the sun lives, or so they say Device: This one, and that one too	I dropped my Opus on the floor in my bathroom yesterday . It fell on the power button (what were the chances, considering it was in its leather case ??!!!) The power button was not working anymore, so my DH and I bravely decided to open it and have a look. The electronic piece that starts it, and is normally soldered to the board, is loose, so 9 times out of ten I cannot start or stop it. It needs to be soldered properly. We are leaving back to Germany on Sunday, where we have a solder iron. DH is an electronic engineer, but on Monday he will go to his good friend who has more experience with small electronics and both of them will try to fix the Opus. So until Monday I have to leave it on (mind you, everything else works and I can use it) and hope I will not open a book that freezes it, since of course now the reset function would not work. I was of course thinking about sending it to Bookeen to get it fixed, but considering the turmoil they seem to be in right now, and seeing that it could be fixed at home, I'll give it a try. I am so annoyed at my own stupidity

08-29-2009, 04:30 PM	#40
morglbltrio Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Cybook Opus	Hi I just posted my review of the Opus: http://www.ragnrale.com/2009/08/revi...e-cybook-opus/

08-31-2009, 02:02 AM	#42
aceflor Constant Angel Posts: 2,276 Karma: 39490696 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: where the sun lives, or so they say Device: This one, and that one too	Get the Opus. It is a great reader, I love it. Bookeen has been very nice and helpful with my problem, I'll get my new one hopefully tomorrow. My Opus never froze, the ergonomy is the best I have seen so far, and it is very userfriendly. The only thing that I realize now (after I broke mine, of course), is that due to the fact that it is made of plastic, it is fragile. So it needs to be handled with care, but apart from that it is great. I really miss mine A LOT!

09-01-2009, 07:27 AM	#43
kazuma6666 Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: Cybook OPUS, Kindle paperwhite	I ordered an opus friday afternoon, and I received it today at noon. I'm quite satisfied with the speed of delivery I will give more info about how I like the OPUS later. Thanks for the information I got here!

09-02-2009, 09:38 AM	#45
aceflor Constant Angel Posts: 2,276 Karma: 39490696 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: where the sun lives, or so they say Device: This one, and that one too	I know. But in my case, sincerely, which warranty ? Anyway, it was way too broken said our friend, so no soldering expedition. As I said, the new Opus is here now and I'll be super duper careful with it.


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