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Chr0n · 08-10-2008, 03:34 PM

I'd just like to have the device out as soon as possible.

Things like reflowing PDFs or a search function are nice to have features, which don't neccesarily need to be on the device when it's launched, those features can later be implemented with a software update.

Anyway, I do agree, that a search function would be great, for once, since it costs a certain amount of battery each time a page is switched, as a student, I'm using loads of manuscripts, ea with 100 pages or more, noone can remember just exactly where the bit of information needed is.

I'm stuggling if i should get an 8.9" notebook for school and an Astak Mentor, as a student however up to 500€ or more for those devices (together) is a lot of money, and I'd more than appreciate a search function in the Mentor - wheter when it's launched, or during a software update later on.

Thanks for keeping us up2date!

08-10-2008, 03:34 PM	#719
Chr0n Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: none	I'd just like to have the device out as soon as possible. Things like reflowing PDFs or a search function are nice to have features, which don't neccesarily need to be on the device when it's launched, those features can later be implemented with a software update. Anyway, I do agree, that a search function would be great, for once, since it costs a certain amount of battery each time a page is switched, as a student, I'm using loads of manuscripts, ea with 100 pages or more, noone can remember just exactly where the bit of information needed is. I'm stuggling if i should get an 8.9" notebook for school and an Astak Mentor, as a student however up to 500€ or more for those devices (together) is a lot of money, and I'd more than appreciate a search function in the Mentor - wheter when it's launched, or during a software update later on. Thanks for keeping us up2date!