MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - Why i think the Illiad will fail (or has already).

markiehill · 12-28-2006, 04:57 AM

Having owned this device for nearly six months a few things really concern me.

1) The fragile nature of the screen.
2) Lack of multi format support (pdb,txt,html,rtf) etc.
3) Slow pace of development
4) No support from Mobipocket or similar provider.
5) Lack of search
6) Bugs, (page bar, loss of scribbles on occasion) to name a few.
7) High cost.

I have showed this device to loads of people, they are all impressed with what it can do..... However it's what it can't do that stops people from purchasing it.

I understand that this is a device in development, but quite frankly it has been in development far too long...

I am not trying to bash Irex but i think they need to either open up the OS to the community help in a serious fashion, or embark on a serious recruitment program.

Mark

12-28-2006, 04:57 AM	#1
markiehill Connoisseur Posts: 94 Karma: 192 Join Date: Jul 2006	Why i think the Illiad will fail (or has already). Having owned this device for nearly six months a few things really concern me. 1) The fragile nature of the screen. 2) Lack of multi format support (pdb,txt,html,rtf) etc. 3) Slow pace of development 4) No support from Mobipocket or similar provider. 5) Lack of search 6) Bugs, (page bar, loss of scribbles on occasion) to name a few. 7) High cost. I have showed this device to loads of people, they are all impressed with what it can do..... However it's what it can't do that stops people from purchasing it. I understand that this is a device in development, but quite frankly it has been in development far too long... I am not trying to bash Irex but i think they need to either open up the OS to the community help in a serious fashion, or embark on a serious recruitment program. Mark