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Nick_Djinn · 02-22-2011, 07:06 AM

The things I dont like about my edge are...

1. Weight
2. Battery Life
3. No Multi-touch......Multitouch really would have made all forgiveable, but as it stands its less functional than my phone without pinch and zoom.

Also, if the upgrade to Froyo was on schedule I might be more pleased with my software selection, but as it stands I am not too impressed. I would be happier with a Froyo upgrade.

My stylus has stopped working and is glitching on the ereader side. I hope Entourage covers this and does a repair for me. I would at least give them good marks for customer service then.

If you are waiting for a tablet, hold out for a Meego Tablet. Its the first ever GNU-Linux, a true desktop experience in a tablet multitouch form factor.

If they get it in an e-paper non-glare, Im sold.

Ipad isnt great. You cant read LCD on the go. Only indoors. LCD also drains the battery, so dont expect to go studying out on the town with it. Its good for the life of a laptop or netbook then dead.....maybe good for entertaining the kids on a long ride, but not a serious study tool.

Edge is great for students, but multi-touch, and Froyo would go a long way. Lowering the weight WITHOUT reducing the screen size would also help, but I would master the battery life and interface first.

02-22-2011, 07:06 AM	#21
Nick_Djinn Edge User	The things I dont like about my edge are... 1. Weight 2. Battery Life 3. No Multi-touch......Multitouch really would have made all forgiveable, but as it stands its less functional than my phone without pinch and zoom. Also, if the upgrade to Froyo was on schedule I might be more pleased with my software selection, but as it stands I am not too impressed. I would be happier with a Froyo upgrade. My stylus has stopped working and is glitching on the ereader side. I hope Entourage covers this and does a repair for me. I would at least give them good marks for customer service then. If you are waiting for a tablet, hold out for a Meego Tablet. Its the first ever GNU-Linux, a true desktop experience in a tablet multitouch form factor. If they get it in an e-paper non-glare, Im sold. Ipad isnt great. You cant read LCD on the go. Only indoors. LCD also drains the battery, so dont expect to go studying out on the town with it. Its good for the life of a laptop or netbook then dead.....maybe good for entertaining the kids on a long ride, but not a serious study tool. Edge is great for students, but multi-touch, and Froyo would go a long way. Lowering the weight WITHOUT reducing the screen size would also help, but I would master the battery life and interface first.