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m-reader · 10-27-2009, 02:06 AM

I've been a happy-chappy owner of an iRex Iliad for about 2 years now. Over the time I learned to live with the good and the bad features and we got along just fine.
However, seeing a deluge of new devices coming to the market I think it's time for an upgrade. Choosing a device is however easier said than done. I would appreciate your thoughts on what should I get.

- I read mainly fiction, and some PDF mainly techie stuff. I tend to export PDFs into MOBI format anyway before reading if it's too large for the screen.
- I need the instant-on feature - waiting for Iliad to boot up everytime is something I actually plan as an activity before reading so I can get other things done (e.g. get a cup of tea)
- Note taking (stylus) is cool feature, but it's wasted on me.
- Touch screen navigation would be nice.
- Nice, clean GUI - there is such thing as too few or too many nagivation buttons!
- Screen size - more than 6", 16 shades of grey.
- I don't need wireless (3G/GSM) of WiFi connectivity.
- Multi-format support and open-ish DRM support. I'd like to be able to read books bought in different stores without having to strip DRM first.
- Price? Under 500 USD.

Thanks for your input!

Cheers

m-reader

10-27-2009, 02:06 AM	#1
m-reader Guru Posts: 785 Karma: 100000 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-300. PRS-650, PRS-900, iPad2, Iconia A500, Irex Iliad (sold)	What to get after iRex Iliad? I've been a happy-chappy owner of an iRex Iliad for about 2 years now. Over the time I learned to live with the good and the bad features and we got along just fine. However, seeing a deluge of new devices coming to the market I think it's time for an upgrade. Choosing a device is however easier said than done. I would appreciate your thoughts on what should I get. - I read mainly fiction, and some PDF mainly techie stuff. I tend to export PDFs into MOBI format anyway before reading if it's too large for the screen. - I need the instant-on feature - waiting for Iliad to boot up everytime is something I actually plan as an activity before reading so I can get other things done (e.g. get a cup of tea) - Note taking (stylus) is cool feature, but it's wasted on me. - Touch screen navigation would be nice. - Nice, clean GUI - there is such thing as too few or too many nagivation buttons! - Screen size - more than 6", 16 shades of grey. - I don't need wireless (3G/GSM) of WiFi connectivity. - Multi-format support and open-ish DRM support. I'd like to be able to read books bought in different stores without having to strip DRM first. - Price? Under 500 USD. Thanks for your input! Cheers m-reader