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Old 09-25-2009, 08:12 AM   #65
Grauheim
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Device: Cybook Opus; HTC TyTN II
I got delivery of my Cybook Opus about a week ago. I'm very pleased with it.

Over all, I like the nice, clean design where the bulk of the reader is its screen. I was worried that it would have the same cheap feel that the CyBook 3 does, but despite the plastic case, it looks and feels great. The light weight is great for one-handed reading. I like the pouch that it ships with, and don't see any need to buy a cover.

I have a few nits, but none very serious.
  • For me, the page up/down buttons are on the wrong side. I like to hold the Opus in my left hand, but can't conveniently reach the buttons.
  • Navigating folders is a bit awkward. It's ok if you read linearly, but sometimes I like to flip back and forth between a couple of books in different folders. A "recently accessed books" view would be nice.
  • The device's portability has been a little over-stated. It's nice and light and fits happily into my knapsack or laptop case. But it's too big for pockets.
  • I found the accelerometer engaged at times I didn't intend, and wound up disabling it.
  • And of course I am now joining the ranks of people waiting for the firmware fix for the freeze-up problem. But I really can't complain too much here since I knew about it before I bought.
I can imagine one day getting a second reader with a larger screen, but for now am very happy with this one.

Last edited by Grauheim; 09-25-2009 at 08:14 AM.
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