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Darqref · 01-13-2010, 01:20 AM

I don't have a pocketbook, and I've never even seen one in person. But, you asked....

I like the previous idea of modular/separated screen and rendering engine. I agree about the desire for differently sized displays at different times, but since I'm a cellphone luddite, I don't carry a cell-sized device. But the ability to attach a larger screen when I want to see a novel's map, or the diagram in a magazine article would be entrancing. That was one of the reasons the roll-out design of the original Readius was so neat (but only if you could use part of it as well as all of it...)

Ergonomics are the key thing. After owning both a Rocket ebook and a Cybook Gen3, I can say that my next purchase WILL HAVE easy to use buttons (or I won't buy it - which tends to force me into waiting until I can actually hold one instead of buying by mail.) I hate the 4-way rocker button the gen3 uses, and won't buy one with that as the only button input.

I'd love to have a device with the comfortable grip of my old Rocket. The page buttons were comfortable under my fingers in whatever orientation I used. The larger diameter of the battery-case made it easy to hold. I could do with a bit lower weight than the rocket, but heavier than the gen3 would not bother me IF it was easier to hold. Think of this as an opportunity to use a different form of battery? I could see the usefulness of being able to insert AAA batteries, for example, that would keep one reading away from a power source.

Host abilities for both wireless and USB? If you can communicate with a computer or network wirelessly, why not a real hardware keyboard? (or any other wireless component - remote page turns, or maybe even an external screen for those times when you want a REALLY BIG font. And, I think it would be nice to be able to read from a USB thumb drive.

Gonna have to give up and actually post this or I'll be here all night.

01-13-2010, 01:20 AM	#21
Darqref space cadet Posts: 335 Karma: 2999999 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle area Device: Rocket PRO, gen3, Pocketbook360	I don't have a pocketbook, and I've never even seen one in person. But, you asked.... I like the previous idea of modular/separated screen and rendering engine. I agree about the desire for differently sized displays at different times, but since I'm a cellphone luddite, I don't carry a cell-sized device. But the ability to attach a larger screen when I want to see a novel's map, or the diagram in a magazine article would be entrancing. That was one of the reasons the roll-out design of the original Readius was so neat (but only if you could use part of it as well as all of it...) Ergonomics are the key thing. After owning both a Rocket ebook and a Cybook Gen3, I can say that my next purchase WILL HAVE easy to use buttons (or I won't buy it - which tends to force me into waiting until I can actually hold one instead of buying by mail.) I hate the 4-way rocker button the gen3 uses, and won't buy one with that as the only button input. I'd love to have a device with the comfortable grip of my old Rocket. The page buttons were comfortable under my fingers in whatever orientation I used. The larger diameter of the battery-case made it easy to hold. I could do with a bit lower weight than the rocket, but heavier than the gen3 would not bother me IF it was easier to hold. Think of this as an opportunity to use a different form of battery? I could see the usefulness of being able to insert AAA batteries, for example, that would keep one reading away from a power source. Host abilities for both wireless and USB? If you can communicate with a computer or network wirelessly, why not a real hardware keyboard? (or any other wireless component - remote page turns, or maybe even an external screen for those times when you want a REALLY BIG font. And, I think it would be nice to be able to read from a USB thumb drive. Gonna have to give up and actually post this or I'll be here all night.