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nekokami · 01-18-2007, 02:04 PM

Thanks for the honest opinion, Firekat. I actually own an ETI-2 (eBookwise Reader) and yes, it is very proprietary. ETI says they're working on new models, possibly including an E Ink variation. Hopefully future models would allow for user-developed software and a screen resolution capable of displaying PDFs.

While I would love a "true" infopad, at least on the iLiad I'd be able to view PDF articles (I don't have long documents in this format, for the most part, just journal articles) and annotate them, but I know the software isn't really there yet for what I truly need (searchable annotations). The iLiad just seems the closest to being the right platform, with a (relatively) open OS, tablet input, etc. But WAY too expensive. I guess I should just wait for the next generation of devices and see what turns up....

01-18-2007, 02:04 PM	#19
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	Thanks for the honest opinion, Firekat. I actually own an ETI-2 (eBookwise Reader) and yes, it is very proprietary. ETI says they're working on new models, possibly including an E Ink variation. Hopefully future models would allow for user-developed software and a screen resolution capable of displaying PDFs. While I would love a "true" infopad, at least on the iLiad I'd be able to view PDF articles (I don't have long documents in this format, for the most part, just journal articles) and annotate them, but I know the software isn't really there yet for what I truly need (searchable annotations). The iLiad just seems the closest to being the right platform, with a (relatively) open OS, tablet input, etc. But WAY too expensive. I guess I should just wait for the next generation of devices and see what turns up....