Ebook Reader to Hand Out at Conference? - Page 2

DMcCunney · 07-24-2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

Since you have a year to play with, and you want such a large block of units, you might consider contacting Netronix directly and telling them you're interested in about 3,000 units. They might be able to work something out for you, even if they aren't quite released yet. At a minimum, that level of interest ought to persuade them to talk with you about the matter.

I concur. If I dangle an order like that, I'd expect evaluation units to play with, and the possibility of getting a custom branded version with my organization's name and logo.
______
Dennis

alia · 07-24-2008, 12:11 PM

That has to be the coolest party favor EVER.

zelda_pinwheel · 07-25-2008, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

...i think the idea of giving ebooks out at a conference is a brilliant one, definitely.
...when will this conference take place ?
...where will this conference be held ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparrow

... and how do I get past security

don't give me any ideas.

Quote:

Originally Posted by alia

That has to be the coolest party favor EVER.

seriously.

Nate the great · 07-25-2008, 09:36 AM

I call "dibs" on working tech support for the conference. It was my idea.

zelda_pinwheel · 07-25-2008, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate the great

I call "dibs" on working tech support for the conference. It was my idea.

i'd say you're the man for the job, too.

saarkagan · 07-25-2008, 05:18 PM

Thanks guys for all the comments... and the plots to get past security

If one of you offers the winning suggestion I'll see what I can do about getting you a unit... but no promises... i'm only helping out a friend

Anyway, I've also been looking at the Readius... it's not out yet but will be later this year. It has GSM/GPRS and should be able to receive live updates. And it's pretty darn cool!

What do you guys think? Any news on this? Anyone know how much it will cost? I've made initial contact with Polymer Vision but wanted to consult with you guys before pursuing it further.

Saar...

pshrynk · 07-25-2008, 05:31 PM

If you give out the Readius, I am definitely joining your society. i don't care if it's the Nude Groin Kickers of Siberia, I'll be there.

NatCh · 07-25-2008, 05:32 PM

The Readius might be an excellent choice, actually. Totally forgot about it.

I think it's supposed to be out sometime in the next year, and they might be interested in working out something like that, since it would be good exposure for them. Plus, since it's a Cell phone too, your conference goers would have the option of slipping their SIM cards into it and using it for that purpose if they so chose.

Have a look (if you already haven't) at the interview with Readius's CEO on the front page. It will likely be of interest to you.

Now I want to go to this conference, even if it's the "Nude Groin Kickees of Siberia!"

zelda_pinwheel · 07-25-2008, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saarkagan

Thanks guys for all the comments... and the plots to get past security

If one of you offers the winning suggestion I'll see what I can do about getting you a unit... but no promises... i'm only helping out a friend

Anyway, I've also been looking at the Readius... it's not out yet but will be later this year. It has GSM/GPRS and should be able to receive live updates. And it's pretty darn cool!

What do you guys think? Any news on this? Anyone know how much it will cost? I've made initial contact with Polymer Vision but wanted to consult with you guys before pursuing it further.

Saar...

oooh.... readius.... sparrow, how are those sneaking past the security plans coming along ???

Barcey · 07-25-2008, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pshrynk

If you give out the Readius, I am definitely joining your society. i don't care if it's the Nude Groin Kickers of Siberia, I'll be there.

I'm sorry, I'm the president of the "Nude Groin Kickers of Siberia" and we don't take your kind here. Your knees have to bend the other way.

I have to look into those Readius gizmos though.

NatCh · 07-25-2008, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barcey

Your knees have to bend the other way.

But ... how do you ride bicycles, then?

DMcCunney · 07-26-2008, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barcey

Your knees have to bend the other way.

But ... how do you ride bicycles, then?

Backwards...
______
Dennis

Sparrow · 07-26-2008, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

oooh.... readius.... sparrow, how are those sneaking past the security plans coming along ???

Almost there ZP - got your microlite and parachute.
Just waiting on the plans of the air conditioning ducts, and you're good to go.

LazyScot · 07-26-2008, 10:59 AM

Wow. excellent, enlightened idea. Having attended conferences, I would really have appreciated such a thing. I'd support everything the experts have been saying.

Assuming you are going to have conference materials on the device, could I make a suggestion? Get the sort of material you want to distribute and print it out on paper (black and white if you are thinking of e-ink, colour if LCD, et al.) of the sizes you are thinking of using. See how it feels to look at on the various sizes (for added authenticity, you could put black card between the pages

). The reason is you mentioned pictures -- depending on what they are how well they look may depend on the size of the display. I'd also recommend seeing them on a display of the relevant greyscale count. I find a massive difference between the Kindle and the iLiad thanks to the greyscale differences; but that doesn't matter on pure text or line-drawings that have been correctly rendered.

I'd have loved a scribble ability to place notes on or with material as it is being presented -- decide if you think people will do that, and so what sort of interfaces you want.

If you want people to use it during the sessions, think about the lighting you will have. Dark and e-ink don't necessarily go well together!

But I'm sure that whatever you choose, it will be a big hit. Go for it.

zelda_pinwheel · 07-26-2008, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparrow

Almost there ZP - got your microlite and parachute.
Just waiting on the plans of the air conditioning ducts, and you're good to go.

oh great ! i knew i could count on you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LazyScot

Wow. excellent, enlightened idea. Having attended conferences, I would really have appreciated such a thing. I'd support everything the experts have been saying.

Assuming you are going to have conference materials on the device, could I make a suggestion? Get the sort of material you want to distribute and print it out on paper (black and white if you are thinking of e-ink, colour if LCD, et al.) of the sizes you are thinking of using. See how it feels to look at on the various sizes (for added authenticity, you could put black card between the pages

). The reason is you mentioned pictures -- depending on what they are how well they look may depend on the size of the display. I'd also recommend seeing them on a display of the relevant greyscale count. I find a massive difference between the Kindle and the iLiad thanks to the greyscale differences; but that doesn't matter on pure text or line-drawings that have been correctly rendered.

I'd have loved a scribble ability to place notes on or with material as it is being presented -- decide if you think people will do that, and so what sort of interfaces you want.

If you want people to use it during the sessions, think about the lighting you will have. Dark and e-ink don't necessarily go well together!

But I'm sure that whatever you choose, it will be a big hit. Go for it.

those are some excellent suggestions, lazyscot. and very good point about having appropriate lighting. of course, if the materials would otherwise be printed on paper, i suppose they couldn't have the attendees in the dark then either.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
ebook tech conference next week in San Jose, CA	Nate the great	General Discussions	0	04-21-2010 11:23 AM
why have I lost the left hand panel of my ebook libary?	jolfc	Sony Reader	7	04-30-2009 03:07 PM
Vote for a Sony Reader forum at SXSW Conference	Bob Russell	News	2	09-19-2006 07:31 PM
Sony Reader demoed at WSJ's D conference	Alexander Turcic	Sony Reader	7	06-01-2006 12:16 PM

07-24-2008, 12:11 PM	#17
alia Bookworm Posts: 57 Karma: 27 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Cybook Gen 3	That has to be the coolest party favor EVER.

07-25-2008, 09:36 AM	#19
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	I call "dibs" on working tech support for the conference. It was my idea.

07-25-2008, 05:18 PM	#21
saarkagan Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: None	Thanks guys for all the comments... and the plots to get past security If one of you offers the winning suggestion I'll see what I can do about getting you a unit... but no promises... i'm only helping out a friend Anyway, I've also been looking at the Readius... it's not out yet but will be later this year. It has GSM/GPRS and should be able to receive live updates. And it's pretty darn cool! What do you guys think? Any news on this? Anyone know how much it will cost? I've made initial contact with Polymer Vision but wanted to consult with you guys before pursuing it further. Saar...

07-25-2008, 05:31 PM	#22
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	If you give out the Readius, I am definitely joining your society. i don't care if it's the Nude Groin Kickers of Siberia, I'll be there.

07-25-2008, 05:32 PM	#23
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	The Readius might be an excellent choice, actually. Totally forgot about it. I think it's supposed to be out sometime in the next year, and they might be interested in working out something like that, since it would be good exposure for them. Plus, since it's a Cell phone too, your conference goers would have the option of slipping their SIM cards into it and using it for that purpose if they so chose. Have a look (if you already haven't) at the interview with Readius's CEO on the front page. It will likely be of interest to you. Now I want to go to this conference, even if it's the "Nude Groin Kickees of Siberia!"

07-26-2008, 10:59 AM	#29
LazyScot DSil Posts: 3,201 Karma: 6895096 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hants, UK Device: Kindle, Cybook	Wow. excellent, enlightened idea. Having attended conferences, I would really have appreciated such a thing. I'd support everything the experts have been saying. Assuming you are going to have conference materials on the device, could I make a suggestion? Get the sort of material you want to distribute and print it out on paper (black and white if you are thinking of e-ink, colour if LCD, et al.) of the sizes you are thinking of using. See how it feels to look at on the various sizes (for added authenticity, you could put black card between the pages ). The reason is you mentioned pictures -- depending on what they are how well they look may depend on the size of the display. I'd also recommend seeing them on a display of the relevant greyscale count. I find a massive difference between the Kindle and the iLiad thanks to the greyscale differences; but that doesn't matter on pure text or line-drawings that have been correctly rendered. I'd have loved a scribble ability to place notes on or with material as it is being presented -- decide if you think people will do that, and so what sort of interfaces you want. If you want people to use it during the sessions, think about the lighting you will have. Dark and e-ink don't necessarily go well together! But I'm sure that whatever you choose, it will be a big hit. Go for it.