A cross between a tablet and an e-reader?

[Naurgul]

Seems like I can get it for about 220 euros locally. Is that too much for it?

[Serena]

If you're talking about the Pocket Edge, that's a pretty steep price. It's a good price for the full-size Edge.

[jojoba]

Originally Posted by Filark

Have you looked at the enTourage eDGe? It's no longer being made (sadly) but it is almost perfect for what you want. 2 screens, hinged like a book. One is e-ink and one is LCD. It has a voice recorder, Wacom penabled stylus (needed on e-ink, LCD is touch). Has Wi-Fi and USB port, decent speakers, good forum support here on MobileRead. If you can find one you might like it!

Oh, comes in 2 sizes.

(Sorry I didn't see this thread earlier! )

I've been looking at that, too, for academic purposes, but I saw it was discontinued. Is that a big disadvantage/ what are the consequences of that? I've seem some on ebay (UK) for a decent price (85 pounds).

[Filark]

Originally Posted by jojoba

I've been looking at that, too, for academic purposes, but I saw it was discontinued. Is that a big disadvantage/ what are the consequences of that? I've seem some on ebay (UK) for a decent price (85 pounds).

For academic purposes you probably want the big eDGe (10" LCD and 9.7" e-ink screens -- if I remember right! ). The problem with being discontinued is there is no support from the manufacturer, and any further upgrades will have to come from the user community (see the forum here on MobileRead under Android).
There are some very smart people still working on/with the devices and willing to answer questions. I don't know whether that's enough for you.

I'm very happy with both of my eDGes, but wish some good company had picked up the concept and was working to make them faster, lighter, and even better. I have yet to see another device I like as much.

[Dopedangel]

Originally Posted by Haloman800

I'd rule out the Galaxy Note if I were you, it has a Pentile Matrix display.. eww. Not sure what country you're in either but for now it's only in the UK anyway so if you're not there it's already ruled out.

If you do want a phone with the best screen available, get the Samsung Infuse from AT&T, or the Droid Charge if you're on Verizon, & seeing as how one of your devices listed is a Droid X, I'm assuming you're on Verizon. I actually have the Droid Charge, I don't use it as an e-reader, but the screen is amazing.

Its pentile but its different from the one used by older phones
you can check the detailed comparison here
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsu...or-you_id23134

[InnurMind]

Pocket Edge available @ WalMart.com for $99us not sure they ship overseas thought.

[Chi Cygni]

eDGe in NL here

http://www.ereaderstore.nl/product/1...cket-edge.html

next day delivery

[jojoba]

Originally Posted by Filark

For academic purposes you probably want the big eDGe (10" LCD and 9.7" e-ink screens -- if I remember right! ). The problem with being discontinued is there is no support from the manufacturer, and any further upgrades will have to come from the user community (see the forum here on MobileRead under Android).
There are some very smart people still working on/with the devices and willing to answer questions. I don't know whether that's enough for you.

I'm very happy with both of my eDGes, but wish some good company had picked up the concept and was working to make them faster, lighter, and even better. I have yet to see another device I like as much.

Oh, I do really like the sound and look it it I've gone for an iPad now, though. I'm not very 'techy' at all (I don't even understand basic vocabulary like hacking and rooting ), so the manufacturer support matters to me. I hope someone else invents a new and improved version in the future. I think the concept is great.

[Naurgul]

Originally Posted by Chi Cygni

eDGe in NL here

http://www.ereaderstore.nl/product/1...cket-edge.html

next day delivery

That's the pocket version though. Serena said for that price it would be more fair to get the bigger version.