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Old 10-30-2009, 04:33 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by mbovenka View Post
Well, it had to happen: my trusty Gen3 has given up the ghost. It survived almost exactly two years; I ordered it the 29th of October 2007. Yesterday the internal flash failed and not even the full-format version of the software upgrade will touch it anymore.

So, time for a new reader.

I want:

1) 6"

2) Good Mobipocket support. I have a LARGE Mobi collection and would prefer not to have to convert.

3) Not essential, but a very-nice-to-have as future-proofing: ePUB support.

I have narrowed it down to:

1) Just getting a new Gen3.

Pros:
I already know and love it.
Very good Mobi support.

Cons:
Somewhat pricey.
No ePUB support (at least not without losing Mobi, which is a no-no)

2) BEBOOK.

Pros:
Cheaper than the Gen3
Supports both Mobi and ePUB.
Local support (I am in the Netherlands)

Cons:
Rather limited number of font sizes, and I like lots of text on screen.
Poorer Mobi support?

Decisions, decisions... Any ideas? Other options? I don't much like the Kindle, and the Sonys don't do Mobi.
Is your computer still able to see it? I had a similar problem with mine and it wouldn't mount on the computer but when I connected it to the computer it allowed me to format it. I then did a Cybook format flash and it's been working since.
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