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sifro · 12-02-2013, 08:26 AM

Hello everyone,

I'm a PHP programmer and I've had several issues with eye strain, so I want to buy an ebook reader that I'll be able to use as PC monitor during long coding sessions.

So it must be at least 9'.

I think I will also use it while travelling, so other useful (but optional) features I'd like to have are:

- Wifi
- Possibility to write content (either with built-in keyboard or touch-screen keyboard)
- Possibility to plug an external USB Keyboard
- Simple web browser
- Possibility to hack the device \ install new software (like SSH client)

Price is not really an issue, as it's an important investment for my eyes' health.

I was thinking about the Onyx Boox M92 and the Icarus Excel, but of course I'm open to other suggestions.

Thanks!

12-02-2013, 08:26 AM	#1
sifro Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2013 Device: none	Hackable device, to be (also) used as monitor Hello everyone, I'm a PHP programmer and I've had several issues with eye strain, so I want to buy an ebook reader that I'll be able to use as PC monitor during long coding sessions. So it must be at least 9'. I think I will also use it while travelling, so other useful (but optional) features I'd like to have are: - Wifi - Possibility to write content (either with built-in keyboard or touch-screen keyboard) - Possibility to plug an external USB Keyboard - Simple web browser - Possibility to hack the device \ install new software (like SSH client) Price is not really an issue, as it's an important investment for my eyes' health. I was thinking about the Onyx Boox M92 and the Icarus Excel, but of course I'm open to other suggestions. Thanks! Last edited by sifro; 12-02-2013 at 12:37 PM.