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asjogren · 12-22-2010, 05:32 PM

If PocketBook wanted to get $US180 for the IQ, here is what I think would bridge some of the gap (without hardware redesign):

1) Get the eReader APP to be best-in-breed. By that I mean, Adobe DRM support of both ePUB and PDF, more options to make PDF less cumbersome on a 7 inch screen (fonts, reflow, margins), more usability features (I really like the tap on right side of screen to page forward), perhaps one free translation dictionary downloadable with good integration with the APP, the Text To Speech feature for multiple languages (was this promised?)
2) Integration with Overdrive.com for direct download of public library eBooks (like Overdrive for Android - but with PDF too)
3) Android 2.2 (yes, I know it is coming soon - but perhaps the price increase should occur WHEN the new features arrive)
4) Rework pre-installed APPs so that they use less of precious memory

Basically, I would like to have just ONE eReader APP (ignoring Kindle and DRM Mobi). And I would like to have more space for APPs.

If there is a future hardware version of the IQ, I think that cheap additions would be:
1) add a microphone (Skype and voice memo possibilities)
2) more memory

I do like my PocketBook IQ. And I trust that development will deliver Android 2.2 and that promised improvements to the eReader APP will be coming.

Part of the value of my IQ is the company behind it. For example, if the Pandigital Novel (white) can be purchased for $US110, then PocketBook IQ is worth $US140-$US150 to me for almost the same hardware.

12-22-2010, 05:32 PM	#17
asjogren Addict Posts: 266 Karma: 1378 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seattle / San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico Device: Kindle & WiFi Nook & PocketBook IQ	If PocketBook wanted to get $US180 for the IQ, here is what I think would bridge some of the gap (without hardware redesign): 1) Get the eReader APP to be best-in-breed. By that I mean, Adobe DRM support of both ePUB and PDF, more options to make PDF less cumbersome on a 7 inch screen (fonts, reflow, margins), more usability features (I really like the tap on right side of screen to page forward), perhaps one free translation dictionary downloadable with good integration with the APP, the Text To Speech feature for multiple languages (was this promised?) 2) Integration with Overdrive.com for direct download of public library eBooks (like Overdrive for Android - but with PDF too) 3) Android 2.2 (yes, I know it is coming soon - but perhaps the price increase should occur WHEN the new features arrive) 4) Rework pre-installed APPs so that they use less of precious memory Basically, I would like to have just ONE eReader APP (ignoring Kindle and DRM Mobi). And I would like to have more space for APPs. If there is a future hardware version of the IQ, I think that cheap additions would be: 1) add a microphone (Skype and voice memo possibilities) 2) more memory I do like my PocketBook IQ. And I trust that development will deliver Android 2.2 and that promised improvements to the eReader APP will be coming. Part of the value of my IQ is the company behind it. For example, if the Pandigital Novel (white) can be purchased for $US110, then PocketBook IQ is worth $US140-$US150 to me for almost the same hardware.