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DerekTheGeek · 11-17-2009, 05:20 PM

Hi All,

I have a subscription to Safari Books Online. As most of you know you have to be online to read the contents of Safari Bookshelf. I find that my Tablet PC is just too heavy and awkward to sit and read throughout the house. What I am looking for is a device that I could use to read the Safari Books Online content.

Here is what I need ...

1) WiFi is a must
2) At least 7" screen (1024x768)
3) Web Browser

I find the eBooks devices (Sony, iLiad, et c..) have very readable e-Ink displays. Do any of these devices have web browsers that can be used for Safari Books Online? It is important to note that Safari Books Online does have a mobile version of their site so a browser does not need to support flash, though it would be nice if it did so. I have used various Tablet PC's but I found their form factor just to big and heavy for long term reading. In addition in most cases the LCD is very tiring on the eyes. Hence my desire to find an e-Ink type display.

Thank you for any suggestions.

11-17-2009, 05:20 PM	#1
DerekTheGeek Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: None	Device for Safari Books Online? Does it exist? Hi All, I have a subscription to Safari Books Online. As most of you know you have to be online to read the contents of Safari Bookshelf. I find that my Tablet PC is just too heavy and awkward to sit and read throughout the house. What I am looking for is a device that I could use to read the Safari Books Online content. Here is what I need ... 1) WiFi is a must 2) At least 7" screen (1024x768) 3) Web Browser I find the eBooks devices (Sony, iLiad, et c..) have very readable e-Ink displays. Do any of these devices have web browsers that can be used for Safari Books Online? It is important to note that Safari Books Online does have a mobile version of their site so a browser does not need to support flash, though it would be nice if it did so. I have used various Tablet PC's but I found their form factor just to big and heavy for long term reading. In addition in most cases the LCD is very tiring on the eyes. Hence my desire to find an e-Ink type display. Thank you for any suggestions.