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VentureForth · 07-31-2010, 03:38 PM

I do want to say that I've enjoyed tinkering with this thing. I do want to challenge the eInk folks to not think about comparing this unit to well, say a cell phone.

The large screen, ability to dim the brightness, and the matted finish to the glass screen makes this unit VERY usable for reading.

My conclusion is that a) this unit is OK for free ebooks out of the box, but no DRM; b) with the firmware upgrade it is very usabke for all ebookd. If you don't lay on your side; c) if you get The Book for it's other little functions (video, MP3, photo gallery, etc), don't bother. They work, but only so so.

FWIW, I bought the GenTouch78 last night. I returned it today. Without GPS, bluetooth, or an accelerometer, it really can't do much more than my eReader. I'll be better off with an Android phone upgrade.

07-31-2010, 03:38 PM	#19
VentureForth Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 110 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SE Georgia Device: Augen's The Book	I do want to say that I've enjoyed tinkering with this thing. I do want to challenge the eInk folks to not think about comparing this unit to well, say a cell phone. The large screen, ability to dim the brightness, and the matted finish to the glass screen makes this unit VERY usable for reading. My conclusion is that a) this unit is OK for free ebooks out of the box, but no DRM; b) with the firmware upgrade it is very usabke for all ebookd. If you don't lay on your side; c) if you get The Book for it's other little functions (video, MP3, photo gallery, etc), don't bother. They work, but only so so. FWIW, I bought the GenTouch78 last night. I returned it today. Without GPS, bluetooth, or an accelerometer, it really can't do much more than my eReader. I'll be better off with an Android phone upgrade.