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Originally Posted by curstpriest
It's a great reader, but it's crap for pdfs.
Apps would be great for it, like:
- Text editor/Code view/Word processor
- Samba client (copy/save files when connected to lan via wifi/USBnet and save edited files to network shares)
- External monitor (X could work over USBnet/Wifi, or some other mechanic)
- Chat/IM Client, even if it's only for like "Amazon Book Clubs" don't exactly need IRC here
- Customizable welcome screen with weather/news(rss)/recent items
I have a DX and I use it all the time while working at my computer to look at code or when working with reference books, so these features would be great. .
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Hmmm, I disagree on considering the DX as crap for PDFs. Actually, it is the only one with biggest eink screen, only as big as one of the Pocketbook models I think.
About your desired features:
-You don't need a text editor to read a book. Instead, able to save notes
-Samba? for what! Actually, that opens the door for viruses (Windows side)
-External monitor? you serious? I see no reason for that either.
-Chat? When you were reading a normal on a pbook, did you have a netbook handy and you were chatting all the time? This is just a distraction
-Customized welcome screen? same that chat... another distraction
I understand that people want and desire more stuff on their devices but we should keep in mind that an ereader is that, an ereader. Asking for more will simple alter the main purpose of the device and convert it on a tablet or netbook. Weight, size, price, etc, will increase considerably after those additions and then majority of people won't buy the device.
To me, it looks like you are looking or need a tablet. On your particular case maybe a Nook Color or Pocketbook IQ would be better.