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LeserattePD · 05-22-2008, 03:24 PM

I went and had a look at the iLiad BE at the Borders in Oxford Street today.

My impressions:

I liked the silver and didn't think it looked cheapish, in fact it looks stylish with that right-shoulder off-balance peak thing.

I was completely surprised how light it was. Page turning was a lot quicker than I expected it to be from people's description. Contrast was wonderful. The 100 free books are pre-installed.

Personally I don't have a problem with it not having WiFi - it's got USB and possible 2Gb CF card, so I'll just connect to my PC and download my library onto it (that's how I do it with my ebookwise being outside the US). I'm gonna keep copies of any new books anyway.

Only thing I didn't like was the flat back as I'm used to the ergonomic handle from my ebookwise. On the other hand that handle would be a problem if you want to change orientation 90 degrees for PDF reading....

All in all - I wish I had £400!

05-22-2008, 03:24 PM	#140
LeserattePD Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 136 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK Device: Ebookwise 1150, Kindle 3	iLiad BE at Borders I went and had a look at the iLiad BE at the Borders in Oxford Street today. My impressions: I liked the silver and didn't think it looked cheapish, in fact it looks stylish with that right-shoulder off-balance peak thing. I was completely surprised how light it was. Page turning was a lot quicker than I expected it to be from people's description. Contrast was wonderful. The 100 free books are pre-installed. Personally I don't have a problem with it not having WiFi - it's got USB and possible 2Gb CF card, so I'll just connect to my PC and download my library onto it (that's how I do it with my ebookwise being outside the US). I'm gonna keep copies of any new books anyway. Only thing I didn't like was the flat back as I'm used to the ergonomic handle from my ebookwise. On the other hand that handle would be a problem if you want to change orientation 90 degrees for PDF reading.... All in all - I wish I had £400!