BBC Click on eBook Readers

Crusader · 11-29-2009, 04:24 PM

Came across two interesting videos on BBC Click discussing eBook readers.

The first "Helpful features in eBook Readers" takes a quick look at features future buyers should look at.

The info is a bit sparse and doesn;t really address most of the negative issues related to the devices (eg. Amazon offering limited selections to non-US customers, geo-restrictions etc.). It also shows the Intel reader that's aimed at disabled readers.

The second, "The latest eBooks readers reviewed" offers brief reviews of some devices. The Bookeen Opus makes an appearance (no mention of freezes

). One comment that is made is that the Opus' screen technology isn't as good as the other readers since it shows traces of previous pages after using for a while. Can't say that I've noticed that myself.

Sparrow · 11-29-2009, 04:33 PM

Oh no, he said you couldn't use it in the bath!

I've given up telling people they can put it in a bag when they're in the bath - I'm throwing in the towel.

Crusader · 11-29-2009, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparrow

Oh no, he said you couldn't use it in the bath!

I've given up telling people they can put it in a bag when they're in the bath - I'm throwing in the towel.

Thought I would keep that one a secret as a surprise ending

Katti's Cat · 11-29-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparrow

Oh no, he said you couldn't use it in the bath!

I've given up telling people they can put it in a bag when they're in the bath - I'm throwing in the towel.

Don't stop telling people that - I have read that from you in one of the threads and now read while taking showers

11-29-2009, 04:24 PM	#1
Crusader Space Cadet Posts: 1,180 Karma: 4030536 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Africa Device: Sony PRS-T1, Cybook Opus, Kobo Glo	BBC Click on eBook Readers Came across two interesting videos on BBC Click discussing eBook readers. The first "Helpful features in eBook Readers" takes a quick look at features future buyers should look at. The info is a bit sparse and doesn;t really address most of the negative issues related to the devices (eg. Amazon offering limited selections to non-US customers, geo-restrictions etc.). It also shows the Intel reader that's aimed at disabled readers. The second, "The latest eBooks readers reviewed" offers brief reviews of some devices. The Bookeen Opus makes an appearance (no mention of freezes ). One comment that is made is that the Opus' screen technology isn't as good as the other readers since it shows traces of previous pages after using for a while. Can't say that I've noticed that myself.

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11-29-2009, 04:33 PM	#2
Sparrow Wizard Posts: 4,395 Karma: 1358132 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Device: Palm TX, CyBook Gen3	Oh no, he said you couldn't use it in the bath! I've given up telling people they can put it in a bag when they're in the bath - I'm throwing in the towel.

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