Google reader coming out (Iriver Story) - Page 3

tomsem · 07-11-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

Wonder if you'll be able to sideload books? The Google Books app doesn't allow it.

Are they referring to non-Google books? Do they mean access your non-Google books via browser? Or will the Google Books app be updated for this?

If they license Adobe RMSDK (iRiver Cover Story does, other models are not listed yet), then sideloading (of DRM content) will be possible. If it doesn't allow side-loading of DRM content, I think it would greatly limit the interest in the device.

Google Books app does not license RMSDK, and I'm not even sure if what it downloads is even an ePub file, since they don't allow even sideloading of non-DRM ePub.

I'm interested in an 'HD' eink device - should do nice things for small text. Though I'd rather it had a touch screen.

[update: it does support ADEPT DRM. See the specs at http://local.iriver.com/usa/product/...p?lpCode=M0015. Also the close-up images of the font rendering look very nice.]

Zoshka · 07-11-2011, 09:44 PM

It looks like an intriguing e-reader. While BN and Kobo have gone the route of competing with the Kindle by introducing touch and a smaller form, iriver/Google are trying a sharper text over other eink devices. That's the most important part of reading for me, how the text actually looks, not the software capabilities or how the device looks. Ease of page turns is also important to me, especially as a lefty, and the page-turn lever in the middle of the iriver looks quite convenient. I hope a local Target has one this weekend, so I can check out the feel of it and compare the text with my Kindle.

charleski · 07-11-2011, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoshka

It looks like an intriguing e-reader. While BN and Kobo have gone the route of competing with the Kindle by introducing touch and a smaller form, iriver/Google are trying a sharper text over other eink devices. That's the most important part of reading for me, how the text actually looks, not the software capabilities or how the device looks.

I'd agree. But the currently-available version does seem to have a few serious bugs - random page-turning is not a good thing. The older iriver models seem to suffer from a few quirks as well, which is not a good sign - I think we're all aware of the perils of buying a device and then hoping the small Korean company that makes it will get round to fixing the firmware.

Still, that screen is certainly very tempting, and it's possible that the team-up with Google has led to some Google engineers lending a hand with the software. We'll have to see.

pilotbob · 07-11-2011, 11:47 PM

The google blog entry did say "personal documents" can be uploaded an synced. I think we need some clarification on that. This is a feature I have wanted Amazon to add... I would even pay for it... it would be a built in backup as well.

BOb

pastanley · 07-12-2011, 02:33 AM

I think this ereader will appeal to the Sony ereader owners. I mean seriously- why would a Kindle/Nook owner care about a wifi ereader that can access google books? with a physical keyboard to boot ............

sonyreaderfan · 07-12-2011, 03:11 AM

Does anyone know about its pdf capabilities? The 1024x768 resolution would be killer for reading details in a pdf document.

Zoshka · 07-12-2011, 03:56 AM

I read a few threads reviewing the European version of the istory HD, with some detailed descriptions of the pdf capabilities. The specs page on their site lists a good variety of supported formats, including personal documents and even comics. The Euro version evidently didn't have wifi, so they must have done some software upgrades to enable that, along with Google books integration, and I have to imagine with Google behind it they'll include a browser of some sort. Hopefully they'll be sending out some of the devices ahead of time to the various ebook review sites, so we can get some hands-on videos and reviews. One thread mentioned short supplies of them in Europe, so hopefully they have plenty here for a good Target launch--I'm sure Amazon isn't thrilled to have an ereader that looks much like the Kindle sitting next to it in stores, at the same price as the wifi K3, especially if the screen is noticeably sharper.

AkumaTakeshi · 07-12-2011, 06:53 AM

Such a Kindle 3 copy, principally the keyboard and size of the reader but it seems even more outdated in aspect than the Kindle. The middle Guitar Hero like button does seem interesting tho.

While the better resolution and refreshing rate seems interesting I wouldn't buy another 6" for now. I'm only going to buy another when the differences seem really relevant or big improvements.

thinkpad · 07-12-2011, 07:11 AM

I don't like the placement of the navigation buttons. I'm to used to having them on the sides.

Kevin2960 · 07-12-2011, 07:55 AM

2Gb Memory but 1.4Gb of that is System ! ... Thankfully it has an SD Slot for external memory. It kind of looks ok, not keen on the colors, Will it be US only or will we in the UK / Europe get it too ?

Either way, I think I'll wait and see how good the screen is and what can be sideloaded, before considering buying one,

BearMountainBooks · 07-12-2011, 09:00 AM

Interesting...but not really compelling. As an aside, I tried google books for a while and I didn't care much for it at all.

SCION · 07-12-2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks

...I tried google books for a while and I didn't care much for it at all.

Who does?

Guess they're targeting folks who don't know any better.

hughes · 07-12-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

Eink the company said there wouldnt be any new from them this year. iRiver's HD display is built by LG(LG and iRiver Joint Venture ) using eink display film material. It's Pearl eink film on LGs custom backplane

Has anyone seen an official label for this screen technology? Should it still be called Pearl? E Ink Pearl XGA? E Ink LG?

JSWolf · 07-12-2011, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellmark

It depends on which website you look at. www.iriver.com shows the Story and Cover Story (but not the new Story, but I guess that is because it isn't technically out yet. Isn't it to be released on the 17th?). www.iriverinc.com doesn't show any Story, but it appears to be about 2 years out of date, as everything is dated 2009.

Both http://www.iriver.com/ and www.iriverinc.com have been updated to show the Story HD.

tubemonkey · 07-12-2011, 12:15 PM

...it's white! What a ghastly looking ereader!

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07-11-2011, 09:44 PM	#32
Zoshka Connoisseur Posts: 97 Karma: 1000000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: WA Device: Kindle 3 & 4, Nook Tablet	It looks like an intriguing e-reader. While BN and Kobo have gone the route of competing with the Kindle by introducing touch and a smaller form, iriver/Google are trying a sharper text over other eink devices. That's the most important part of reading for me, how the text actually looks, not the software capabilities or how the device looks. Ease of page turns is also important to me, especially as a lefty, and the page-turn lever in the middle of the iriver looks quite convenient. I hope a local Target has one this weekend, so I can check out the feel of it and compare the text with my Kindle.

07-11-2011, 11:47 PM	#34
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	The google blog entry did say "personal documents" can be uploaded an synced. I think we need some clarification on that. This is a feature I have wanted Amazon to add... I would even pay for it... it would be a built in backup as well. BOb

07-12-2011, 02:33 AM	#35
pastanley Zealot Posts: 101 Karma: 1776810 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Michigan Device: Kindle paperwhite 4, Kindle fire HD 10	I think this ereader will appeal to the Sony ereader owners. I mean seriously- why would a Kindle/Nook owner care about a wifi ereader that can access google books? with a physical keyboard to boot ............

07-12-2011, 03:11 AM	#36
sonyreaderfan Groupie Posts: 182 Karma: 203167 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Sony Reader Prs 950, iPad	Does anyone know about its pdf capabilities? The 1024x768 resolution would be killer for reading details in a pdf document.

07-12-2011, 03:56 AM	#37
Zoshka Connoisseur Posts: 97 Karma: 1000000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: WA Device: Kindle 3 & 4, Nook Tablet	I read a few threads reviewing the European version of the istory HD, with some detailed descriptions of the pdf capabilities. The specs page on their site lists a good variety of supported formats, including personal documents and even comics. The Euro version evidently didn't have wifi, so they must have done some software upgrades to enable that, along with Google books integration, and I have to imagine with Google behind it they'll include a browser of some sort. Hopefully they'll be sending out some of the devices ahead of time to the various ebook review sites, so we can get some hands-on videos and reviews. One thread mentioned short supplies of them in Europe, so hopefully they have plenty here for a good Target launch--I'm sure Amazon isn't thrilled to have an ereader that looks much like the Kindle sitting next to it in stores, at the same price as the wifi K3, especially if the screen is noticeably sharper.

07-12-2011, 06:53 AM	#38
AkumaTakeshi Lounge Lurker Posts: 669 Karma: 1635154 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Portugal Device: Kindle 3 Wifi (Screen Broken)	Such a Kindle 3 copy, principally the keyboard and size of the reader but it seems even more outdated in aspect than the Kindle. The middle Guitar Hero like button does seem interesting tho. While the better resolution and refreshing rate seems interesting I wouldn't buy another 6" for now. I'm only going to buy another when the differences seem really relevant or big improvements.

07-12-2011, 07:11 AM	#39
thinkpad David Posts: 1,808 Karma: 8916183 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norway Device: Kindle, E.Edge (sold), Irex Iliad (retired)	I don't like the placement of the navigation buttons. I'm to used to having them on the sides.

07-12-2011, 07:55 AM	#40
Kevin2960 YODA's Uglier Twin Posts: 974 Karma: 6295251 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Leicester, UK Device: PRS-600 and 2 Kindle 3's - and now a K4 + HTC Desire HD	2Gb Memory but 1.4Gb of that is System ! ... Thankfully it has an SD Slot for external memory. It kind of looks ok, not keen on the colors, Will it be US only or will we in the UK / Europe get it too ? Either way, I think I'll wait and see how good the screen is and what can be sideloaded, before considering buying one,

07-12-2011, 09:00 AM	#41
BearMountainBooks Maria Schneider Posts: 3,746 Karma: 26439330 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Near Austin, Texas Device: 3g Kindle Keyboard	Interesting...but not really compelling. As an aside, I tried google books for a while and I didn't care much for it at all.

07-12-2011, 12:15 PM	#45
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,858 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	...it's white! What a ghastly looking ereader!