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kacir · 07-24-2010, 07:26 AM

I have experience with PocketBook 302.
If you insist on a touch screen, and if your eyes appreciate as big letters as possible (so 6" screen versus 5" screen is important) it is great device. It even has USB host, so you can read contents of an USB memory stick. Guys in Kiev promised we will be able to connect an USB keyboard to it when they finish new firmware.

Yet ... I still prefer my "good old" PocketBook 360 for casual reading.

I am afraid I am totally spoiled by configuration options for my Mighty Mouse.

If I HAD to select other device, I would most probably investigate "hardware compatibility list" for OpenInkpot. I have heard OpenInkpot has many interesting options as well.
Then I would investigate Nook. It is not *that* interesting device as such, but combined with very low price, existing hacks and the fact that HaryT (and other people as well) told us he likes it very much make it an interesting option.
Also, you can't do wrong when you buy Sony reader PRS-300. Nice, well made device, with metallic casing, and stable (but very basic, from point of view of PocketBook owner ;-) ) software. It lacks an SD card, lots of configuration options, and you do not get a charger. Have a look at the latest development of hacked firmware Russians make for Sony readers. Look if it works on PRS-300.
Unfortunately Sony PRS-505 readers aren't being manufactured any longer, but if you could buy refurbished unit, or well cared for second hand one, it would be great. Good ole' 505 is one of the best readers ever manufactured.
Last but not least I would have a closer look at iRiver Story.

I *personally* would avoid Cooler, Foxit reader, and Cybook. I am not saying Cybook is a bad device, but I do not like how they handled Public Relations during that famous long wait for new firmware.
I do not like how Amazon handles certain matters, but their Kindles (once you glue their "whispernet switch" in the off position ;-) ) don't seem to be bad devices. Especially after the recent price drop. And I would very much like to see their latest Kindle DX Graphite in person.

07-24-2010, 07:26 AM	#9
kacir Wizard Posts: 3,463 Karma: 10684861 Join Date: May 2006 Device: PocketBook 360, before it was Sony Reader, cassiopeia A-20	I have experience with PocketBook 302. If you insist on a touch screen, and if your eyes appreciate as big letters as possible (so 6" screen versus 5" screen is important) it is great device. It even has USB host, so you can read contents of an USB memory stick. Guys in Kiev promised we will be able to connect an USB keyboard to it when they finish new firmware. Yet ... I still prefer my "good old" PocketBook 360 for casual reading. I am afraid I am totally spoiled by configuration options for my Mighty Mouse. If I HAD to select other device, I would most probably investigate "hardware compatibility list" for OpenInkpot. I have heard OpenInkpot has many interesting options as well. Then I would investigate Nook. It is not that interesting device as such, but combined with very low price, existing hacks and the fact that HaryT (and other people as well) told us he likes it very much make it an interesting option. Also, you can't do wrong when you buy Sony reader PRS-300. Nice, well made device, with metallic casing, and stable (but very basic, from point of view of PocketBook owner ;-) ) software. It lacks an SD card, lots of configuration options, and you do not get a charger. Have a look at the latest development of hacked firmware Russians make for Sony readers. Look if it works on PRS-300. Unfortunately Sony PRS-505 readers aren't being manufactured any longer, but if you could buy refurbished unit, or well cared for second hand one, it would be great. Good ole' 505 is one of the best readers ever manufactured. Last but not least I would have a closer look at iRiver Story. I personally would avoid Cooler, Foxit reader, and Cybook. I am not saying Cybook is a bad device, but I do not like how they handled Public Relations during that famous long wait for new firmware. I do not like how Amazon handles certain matters, but their Kindles (once you glue their "whispernet switch" in the off position ;-) ) don't seem to be bad devices. Especially after the recent price drop. And I would very much like to see their latest Kindle DX Graphite in person.