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Logseman · 08-09-2010, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

But it doesn't support annotation, does it, and that's one of the original poster's main requirements. Plus, of course, iRex no longer exist, so it may be difficult to buy one, and impossible to get it repaired if it goes wrong.

iRex had its debts paid and they operate now under the name IRX. They dropped iLiad and DR1000, but DR800 is still supported.

ProfCrash · 08-09-2010, 10:03 AM

I know that it doesn't have a replaceable battery but you should take a good long look at the K3.

It currently has the best screen on the market. I belive that it can be rotated so that the buttons are on the left hand side. It is lightweight so easy to hold and small enough to fit into a coat pocket. While it does not have a replaceable battery, it is suppose to last one month on a charge.

You can choose the 3G with WiFi model or the WiFi model only. Both would work well for you if you have a WiFi hotspot in your house. The 3G version uses AT&T.

vxf · 08-09-2010, 10:15 AM

What you want, unfortunately, does not exist. To my knowledge, no ereader currently on the market will fill all your requirements. If one does, please let me know - because I would buy it in a heartbeat.

The closest thing to what you want is the PRS900.

The biggest problem with it is the quality of the screen. There is some glare and the contrast is not as good as one would wish. How much that bothers you is a matter of subjective preference - you will find people here telling you the screen is totally unacceptable, and others - like me - saying that it really doesn't bother them.

My suggestion would be to try to find a PRS900 in some store. If you find the screen acceptable, then you found your reader.

kzm007 · 08-09-2010, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logseman

iRex had its debts paid and they operate now under the name IRX. They dropped iLiad and DR1000, but DR800 is still supported.

That is correct from what I have read, but if it doesn't support annotating, I can't justify to myself as a useful school purchase...although it would be nice to have

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

I know that it doesn't have a replaceable battery but you should take a good long look at the K3.

It currently has the best screen on the market. I belive that it can be rotated so that the buttons are on the left hand side. It is lightweight so easy to hold and small enough to fit into a coat pocket. While it does not have a replaceable battery, it is suppose to last one month on a charge.

You can choose the 3G with WiFi model or the WiFi model only. Both would work well for you if you have a WiFi hotspot in your house. The 3G version uses AT&T.

I have thought of the Kindle 3, and I love the look of it, but it's currently sold out. Being attached to Amazon is nice because you get the benefit of their bookstore, but at the same time, I don't want to be tied down to one place.

A replaceable battery is greatly desired, but I suppose if needed I could go without.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vxf

What you want, unfortunately, does not exist. To my knowledge, no ereader currently on the market will fill all your requirements. If one does, please let me know - because I would buy it in a heartbeat.

The closest thing to what you want is the PRS900.

The biggest problem with it is the quality of the screen. There is some glare and the contrast is not as good as one would wish. How much that bothers you is a matter of subjective preference - you will find people here telling you the screen is totally unacceptable, and others - like me - saying that it really doesn't bother them.

My suggestion would be to try to find a PRS900 in some store. If you find the screen acceptable, then you found your reader.

I was thinking the same thing; I understand fully that not all of my desires may be met, but if many of them were, I would be happy

. I like everything about the Sony, minus the screen, and agree that I would most likely have to see one in-store first. Anyone know who carries them? I didn't see any in Wal-Mart, and my closest Best Buy is in Erie, PA (Two hours from me and across Lake Erie is Canada :P)

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Originally Posted by Franky

Entourage eDGe. whow, that's a super cool device. i'm a very happy user of it.

IREX DR800SG. a super ereader. you should really consider this device.

i've got them both, because the eDGe is in my use not an ereader. the eDGe is great for all kinds of things. the best i find is the combo of an ereader and a LCD-screen.
the IREX is a ereader. we, my wife and myself, are reading with it and i can make all kinds of annotations. there are several possibilities of extra software on the reader, but annotations and reader is our thing. the eDGe has just much more to offer in sense of internet access and email etc. it's just much more than a reader and therefore also a bit heavier.

I'm a little wary to purchase IREX; I realize they may be good devices, and the company may very well be in good sound hands under new management, but until I hear this personally from a recent user, I'm a little gun-shy

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Could you please PM me...or post here for aiding others...and tell me a bit more about your likes and dislikes with both readers? The Edge really does seem impressive, and I like that it folds onto itself. I'm open to hearing what anyone has to say, thank you.

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Originally Posted by Logseman

Here you have some reviews for the Edge:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80348
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78979
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76890

And its dedicated subforum so you can find out more about the machine:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=218

Thank you very much

just what I need for research..

Further input is welcome if anyone cares to post.

ProfCrash · 08-10-2010, 09:52 AM

The most recent orders report a shipping date of September 8th for those getting in line for the K3. That is not all that far away. If you are leaning in that direction, a few weeks of patience could very well pay off.

Also, if you are disatisfied with the K3 you can return it for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. Amazon even covers the shipping.

And you are not tied to the Amazon store for buying books. There are plenty of bookstores that sell books that can be converted and placed on the Kindle.

kzm007 · 08-10-2010, 08:29 PM

I was unaware of the refund policy; are you sure they cover shipping to return it?

However, the September 8th date ships in order of placement on the list, I do know that. So feasibly, I may still be waiting.

HarryT · 08-11-2010, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kzm007

I have thought of the Kindle 3, and I love the look of it, but it's currently sold out. Being attached to Amazon is nice because you get the benefit of their bookstore, but at the same time, I don't want to be tied down to one place.

What do you mean by "tied down to one place"? You can load any DRM-free Mobipocket book onto the Kindle. You certainly aren't restricted to buying books from Amazon.

ProfCrash · 08-11-2010, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kzm007

I was unaware of the refund policy; are you sure they cover shipping to return it?

However, the September 8th date ships in order of placement on the list, I do know that. So feasibly, I may still be waiting.

The return policy says that you cover the return shipping but the people who have returned one and posted about it have all said, at least the posts I have seen, that they received the full refund and the original shipping costs. It is possible that Amazon will stop doing that since it is within their rights to do so.

Anarel · 08-11-2010, 09:17 AM

If you return it within the 30* day period they give you a a link to print out a shipping label. Shipping is free, though I would keep the box it comes in so you have something handy to send it back in in you're not sure you will like it.

kzm007 · 08-11-2010, 10:01 PM

Hmmm...Prof and Anarel, thanks for the info on the shipping. Harry, thank you for the clarification about the formats - I assumed the Kindle was essentially a proprietary device. Can Calibre software remove the DRM and convert formats?

I may not even need to worry about DRM, but it's still the principle I'm against with something I'm paying for being locked like that.

My three choices are now the K3 Wifi, the Sony Daily, and the Entourage Edge. I have a feeling once the holidays hit, the prices may lower, especially for all of the other color choices.

Logseman · 08-12-2010, 04:36 AM

Calibre can't remove DRM from files. In fact, it won't even allow you to use them with it. You need to remove DRM from your files in order to be able to treat them with Calibre

kzm007 · 08-12-2010, 04:01 PM

I see, thank you. But that *is* easy to do, right?

Realistically, all of my current files are downloads, so they're already unlocked, it's just good to know for future use if needed.

Edit: Information found, thank you.

08-11-2010, 09:17 AM	#24
Anarel Evangelist Posts: 424 Karma: 61399 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: K1, GKDX, K3	If you return it within the 30* day period they give you a a link to print out a shipping label. Shipping is free, though I would keep the box it comes in so you have something handy to send it back in in you're not sure you will like it. Last edited by Anarel; 08-11-2010 at 10:16 PM. Reason: 30 day period, not 40.

08-12-2010, 04:01 PM	#27
kzm007 Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Allegany, PA; USA Device: none	I see, thank you. But that is easy to do, right? Realistically, all of my current files are downloads, so they're already unlocked, it's just good to know for future use if needed. Edit: Information found, thank you. Last edited by kzm007; 08-12-2010 at 07:13 PM.

08-09-2010, 10:03 AM	#17
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	I know that it doesn't have a replaceable battery but you should take a good long look at the K3. It currently has the best screen on the market. I belive that it can be rotated so that the buttons are on the left hand side. It is lightweight so easy to hold and small enough to fit into a coat pocket. While it does not have a replaceable battery, it is suppose to last one month on a charge. You can choose the 3G with WiFi model or the WiFi model only. Both would work well for you if you have a WiFi hotspot in your house. The 3G version uses AT&T.

08-09-2010, 10:15 AM	#18
vxf Guru Posts: 944 Karma: 1490348 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norman, OK Device: Sony PRS 350, 900, 950; Kindles (ALL of them!); Kobo Aura One	What you want, unfortunately, does not exist. To my knowledge, no ereader currently on the market will fill all your requirements. If one does, please let me know - because I would buy it in a heartbeat. The closest thing to what you want is the PRS900. The biggest problem with it is the quality of the screen. There is some glare and the contrast is not as good as one would wish. How much that bothers you is a matter of subjective preference - you will find people here telling you the screen is totally unacceptable, and others - like me - saying that it really doesn't bother them. My suggestion would be to try to find a PRS900 in some store. If you find the screen acceptable, then you found your reader.

08-10-2010, 09:52 AM	#20
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	The most recent orders report a shipping date of September 8th for those getting in line for the K3. That is not all that far away. If you are leaning in that direction, a few weeks of patience could very well pay off. Also, if you are disatisfied with the K3 you can return it for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. Amazon even covers the shipping. And you are not tied to the Amazon store for buying books. There are plenty of bookstores that sell books that can be converted and placed on the Kindle.

08-10-2010, 08:29 PM	#21
kzm007 Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Allegany, PA; USA Device: none	I was unaware of the refund policy; are you sure they cover shipping to return it? However, the September 8th date ships in order of placement on the list, I do know that. So feasibly, I may still be waiting.

08-11-2010, 10:01 PM	#25
kzm007 Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Allegany, PA; USA Device: none	Hmmm...Prof and Anarel, thanks for the info on the shipping. Harry, thank you for the clarification about the formats - I assumed the Kindle was essentially a proprietary device. Can Calibre software remove the DRM and convert formats? I may not even need to worry about DRM, but it's still the principle I'm against with something I'm paying for being locked like that. My three choices are now the K3 Wifi, the Sony Daily, and the Entourage Edge. I have a feeling once the holidays hit, the prices may lower, especially for all of the other color choices.

08-12-2010, 04:36 AM	#26
Logseman Orisa Posts: 2,001 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	Calibre can't remove DRM from files. In fact, it won't even allow you to use them with it. You need to remove DRM from your files in order to be able to treat them with Calibre