Yeah last night and today I decided, why not, I had a great week selling and decided to blow the budget instead f getting my lab work done this week (doc is gonna be pissed but, eh, I pay him he'll deal with it...) on something much more important.
Anyway I bought:
Nokia N800 Internet Tablet
-- 3 extra batteries w/external charger (could be fake Nokia batteries though...we'll see)
Cradlepoint EVDO CTR350 Router
NP1550 External Battery Pack (to run the router & EVDO modem)
-- 8 Sanyo Eneloop AA Ultra Low Discharge batteries for the pack
8GB SDHC card (can add a 2nd card up to 16gb...allegedly)
Of course I still have to get my sweetie her VD prezzie...but, I can stop by the corner stop 'n rob on the way home, right?
Anyway, I'll be seeing how it works out for reading ebooks. I am pretty much limited to FBreader thought I can and will install the Garnet VM so we'll see if Mobipocket works in there. I know I am boned on DRM content. But I still have my Clie nx73v.
Also since I now know the trick to read it outside IN COLOR and full sunlight, in fact I learned the more direct light the better, I had no compelling reason to buy an e-ink reader. So I decided on something way off the wall that gives me portable internet pretty much anywhere. I can keep the router in my back pack or bag.
So, it's gonna be a new device adventure and I still spent just a few bucks more then a Kindle but not as much as an iLiad. Plus I get to play with a new OS somewhat early in the game and see what shakes loose. And really it meets my needs better then a dedicated ebook device can right now. It even runs Skype & SkypeOut & SkypeIn...ie...pretty much no cell phone thanks to the EVDO modem/router combo...
But I overnighted the N800 so it will be here tomorrow and the cradlepoint on Wednesday. And maybe the batteries and power pack for them will be here by Friday. Leaves me plenty of time to sell some extra stuff and the "better half" will never know...well, until she asked what that new thing is I am fiddling with in bed. Oh, well...hehehehe...