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Over · 11-10-2009, 06:40 PM

I'm just about to buy the DS1000s, but... I'm having some last minute doubts.

I've been waiting to see what the competitors will bring to the table next year, but except Aztak, they all are aiming for the business market. That translates to "more expensive". If I consider that Aztak is USA based and that means I'll have to pay an extra 40% at customs if I import it, the price ceased to be the main factor in my decision.

Most people are giving favourable opinions about the eReader, although considering it far from perfect. I've alread read some threads here about unhappy costumers too... So that makes me tremble before making the decision to splash 700€ + 50€ (cover) + S&H.

The DR800 is around the corner, so maybe I don't really need the 10,2" screen... But 8" seems small to me, considering that my main purposefor a new ereader is to read some image heavy PDFs and, not less important, read comics books/manga. What do you think? I know there's some iLiad owners here, so you might have a better idea about what would be better: 8" or 10,2"? DR800 or DR1000?

I've also heard that the latest firmware (1.7) is giving problems. Are they solved with the 1.7.1 patch?

Also, how's battery life, after one year of development?

Finally, for DS1000s owners... What's your honest opinion about it, months after buying it?

Thank you for any answers and opinons you might share with me.

PS: Oh, is there any rumour about a possible price drop? I would hate to buy it now and see it cheaper in Christmas. :S

11-10-2009, 06:40 PM	#1
Over Wizard Posts: 1,462 Karma: 6061516 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cascais, Portugal Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2", OnePlus 6	I'm just about to buy the DS1000s, but... I'm just about to buy the DS1000s, but... I'm having some last minute doubts. I've been waiting to see what the competitors will bring to the table next year, but except Aztak, they all are aiming for the business market. That translates to "more expensive". If I consider that Aztak is USA based and that means I'll have to pay an extra 40% at customs if I import it, the price ceased to be the main factor in my decision. Most people are giving favourable opinions about the eReader, although considering it far from perfect. I've alread read some threads here about unhappy costumers too... So that makes me tremble before making the decision to splash 700€ + 50€ (cover) + S&H. The DR800 is around the corner, so maybe I don't really need the 10,2" screen... But 8" seems small to me, considering that my main purposefor a new ereader is to read some image heavy PDFs and, not less important, read comics books/manga. What do you think? I know there's some iLiad owners here, so you might have a better idea about what would be better: 8" or 10,2"? DR800 or DR1000? I've also heard that the latest firmware (1.7) is giving problems. Are they solved with the 1.7.1 patch? Also, how's battery life, after one year of development? Finally, for DS1000s owners... What's your honest opinion about it, months after buying it? Thank you for any answers and opinons you might share with me. PS: Oh, is there any rumour about a possible price drop? I would hate to buy it now and see it cheaper in Christmas. :S Last edited by Over; 11-10-2009 at 06:53 PM.