The Bio-Optic Organized Knowledge device

drjenkins · 07-15-2014, 10:49 AM

Jumbo Joke of the day:

http://www.jumbojoke.com/the_bioopti...ge_device.html

Quote:

Introducing the new Bio-Optic Organized Knowledge device, or BOOK for short.

BOOK is a revolutionary breakthrough in technology: no wires, no electric circuits, no batteries, nothing to be connected or switched on.

danskmacabre · 07-16-2014, 07:53 PM

Hmm, I tried one of these a while ago.
I couldn't figure it out. OK opening it up was fine, and I got to the first page of text. but tapping the right side of the page didn't do anything.

Not exactly a user friendly device!

Help please!

eschwartz · 07-16-2014, 08:16 PM

Also, you can only search on the page you are on (the first

) and it doesn't even highlight the results!

jandrew · 07-16-2014, 08:32 PM

Primary data content is static! Just imagine the storage and organizational nightmare these devices present for even a moderate reader. What are people going to do, stack them against walls? AND they're freaking flammable!! Who let's this stuff on the market anyway? what about the children??

crich70 · 07-16-2014, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jandrew

Primary data content is static! Just imagine the storage and organizational nightmare these devices present for even a moderate reader. What are people going to do, stack them against walls? AND they're freaking flammable!! Who let's this stuff on the market anyway? what about the children??

Not to mention the font size isn't able to be changed, nor is there a front light for reading in the dark.

cromag · 07-16-2014, 11:40 PM

Got a slight cut on my finger while turning pages. Seems like a design flaw. I see lawsuits in its future!

drjenkins · 07-17-2014, 05:53 AM

If you have problems understanding how to use your BOOK you should consult technical support:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQHX-SjgQvQ

Lynx-lynx · 07-17-2014, 07:33 AM

Blimey, I tried one of these so called BOOKS and found a word that I wanted to look up in the dictionary, and blow me down if the BOOK didn't contain a dictionary!! Let alone a French to English dictionary, because it was a French word that I needed translating!!

danskmacabre · 07-17-2014, 07:52 PM

Hmmm, OK I figured out the page turning gesture thing.

You extend 2 fingers, pinch and grab a corner then drag to the left and lo and behold, there's ANOTHER page underneath it!

But then I put the book down and opened it later and it didn't open at the page where I left it.
Was this device tested AT ALL?!

Jessica Lares · 07-17-2014, 08:12 PM

Does it not have text-to-speech? I was tapping on the pronunciation next to a word and it made no sound.

poohbear_nc · 07-17-2014, 08:58 PM

I tried to 'pinch & spread' my fingers to enlarge some text - but my fingers became smeared with ink! The display must be leaking!

issybird · 07-17-2014, 09:37 PM

You're all nattering nabobs of negativism! This is a colossal leap forward in technology. I dropped mine several feet onto the sidewalk and the substrate didn't crack.

crich70 · 07-17-2014, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by issybird

You're all nattering nabobs of negativism! This is a colossal leap forward in technology. I dropped mine several feet onto the sidewalk and the substrate didn't crack.

Ah but is this book thing fingerprint proof?

eschwartz · 07-17-2014, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by issybird

You're all nattering nabobs of negativism! This is a colossal leap forward in technology. I dropped mine several feet onto the sidewalk and the substrate didn't crack.

But there are tradeoffs -- for instance, it is way too easily folded and creased and gets rumpled.

It will be interesting to see where this technology can take us.

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07-16-2014, 07:53 PM	#2
danskmacabre Guru Posts: 733 Karma: 3593438 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Glo. Galaxy Tab S 8.4	Hmm, I tried one of these a while ago. I couldn't figure it out. OK opening it up was fine, and I got to the first page of text. but tapping the right side of the page didn't do anything. Not exactly a user friendly device! Help please!

07-16-2014, 08:16 PM	#3
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Also, you can only search on the page you are on (the first ) and it doesn't even highlight the results!

07-16-2014, 08:32 PM	#4
jandrew Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 2934438 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Winnipeg MB Canada Device: aura hd	Primary data content is static! Just imagine the storage and organizational nightmare these devices present for even a moderate reader. What are people going to do, stack them against walls? AND they're freaking flammable!! Who let's this stuff on the market anyway? what about the children??

07-16-2014, 11:40 PM	#6
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,745 Karma: 459765791 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	Got a slight cut on my finger while turning pages. Seems like a design flaw. I see lawsuits in its future!

07-17-2014, 05:53 AM	#7
drjenkins Addict Posts: 250 Karma: 1702156 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle Voyage	If you have problems understanding how to use your BOOK you should consult technical support: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQHX-SjgQvQ

07-17-2014, 07:33 AM	#8
Lynx-lynx Treachery of images ... Posts: 4,149 Karma: 94320195 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia Device: Sony 650, Kobo Glo, H2O, Aura One, Forma, Libra 2, Libra Colour	Blimey, I tried one of these so called BOOKS and found a word that I wanted to look up in the dictionary, and blow me down if the BOOK didn't contain a dictionary!! Let alone a French to English dictionary, because it was a French word that I needed translating!!

07-17-2014, 07:52 PM	#9
danskmacabre Guru Posts: 733 Karma: 3593438 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Glo. Galaxy Tab S 8.4	Hmmm, OK I figured out the page turning gesture thing. You extend 2 fingers, pinch and grab a corner then drag to the left and lo and behold, there's ANOTHER page underneath it! But then I put the book down and opened it later and it didn't open at the page where I left it. Was this device tested AT ALL?!

07-17-2014, 08:12 PM	#10
Jessica Lares Wizard Posts: 2,240 Karma: 5759170 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Near Dallas, Texas, USA Device: iPad Mini, iPod Touch (5th gen)	Does it not have text-to-speech? I was tapping on the pronunciation next to a word and it made no sound.

07-17-2014, 08:58 PM	#11
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 64,193 Karma: 135242149 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	I tried to 'pinch & spread' my fingers to enlarge some text - but my fingers became smeared with ink! The display must be leaking!

07-17-2014, 09:37 PM	#12
issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 21,514 Karma: 236076651 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: Mini, H2O, Glo HD, Aura One, PW4, PW5	You're all nattering nabobs of negativism! This is a colossal leap forward in technology. I dropped mine several feet onto the sidewalk and the substrate didn't crack.