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Old 08-18-2009, 01:03 AM   #18
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Originally Posted by Thrasymachus View Post
I agree with you -- I like the EZ Reader, but I'm still kind of annoyed that I bought it because it claimed to support so many other file types, but in effect, I'm limited to PRC, EPUB, PDF and DJVU. Contrast that with the Sony Reader, which effectively supports LRF, EPUB, PDF, RTF and TXT, and has a more attractive appearance. To me, that means when I upgrade, I'm not likely to go back to Astak, or recommend it to anyone, unless they really need DJVU support, or want to try switching firmwares for some of the alternatives out there. My impression is that the company just isn't candid about its product.
I thnk they are pretty honest about it, The EZ reader will display all the file types they list, just not in a readily modifiable or functional way. I bought the EZ cos it was 1) cheap and 2) supported Mobi-prc files which is what I usually convert everything to.

I guess that with this tech, you get what you pay for...Still happy with the Astak, but would have liked a slightly sleeker more "star trek" looking unit.... But I read way WAY more on it then I ever did with pBooks or a PDA.... I took a night off reading last night and was constantly asked what was wrong , was I feeling ill..... (I was, but not the point)
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