Which E-book device do you have? - Page 24

desertgrandma · 02-15-2009, 12:10 PM

EIGHT MINUTES LEFT......

Wetdogeared · 02-15-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

EIGHT MINUTES LEFT......

Bump, excuse me. WDE

desertgrandma · 02-15-2009, 12:35 PM

Alrighty then. 664 voters. Not bad. Thank you everyone who participated.

1. Sony 505

2. KINDLE!

3. Bookeen, (by one vote!)

why am I not including the 'pda' which shows 180 vote?

Because according to this thread,

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...2C+read+device

out of 50 votes, only 1 person used it exclusively for reading. I'm thinking MOST people clicked on that option because they had one, not because they used it to read on.
This was totally my fault in not wording the question properly. So be it.

Interesting that 74 read on their computer. I myself just can't........my eyes start to cross really soon.

13 are still too confused to know what they want. I don't blame them. If I had come here first, before buying my Kindle, I would be confused as well. Many great devices out there, and how do you choose the best one for you?

I was lucky. Mine was a perfect fit for me from the beginning.

Now, 18 chose "They still haven't made the one I want. Besides WDE, I'd be interested to know exactly what they do want. A dedicated book reader, or all in one, perhaps? Phone, mp3 player, fax machine?

Thank you all, again. This was fun!

astra · 02-15-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Interesting that 74 read on their computer. I myself just can't........my eyes start to cross really soon.

Ditto

JSWolf · 02-15-2009, 01:56 PM

Why do we have the Dr. Yi device as a seperate line when it really belongs in other and that way we'd have a line for PDA seperate from the iPhone/iPod Touch? Can someone fix this and reset all the votes. Yes, It means that grandma will have to get going to get everyone to revote, but at least the results would be more accurate.

Also, the options for "I haven't decided yet", "I'm waiting on a Kindle 2" and "That have yet to make one I want" all all wasted lines and wasted votes. Because if that all changes then the proper votes won't be able to be placed. Like you have "Plastic Logic" and that's not out yet. Maybe some of the people with voted for one of the "I dunno yet" type options is waiting for one. Then if they get such, they cannot vote for "Plastic Logic". So can we fix all these problems and start again?

nrapallo · 02-15-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Alrighty then. 664 voters. Not bad. Thank you everyone who participated.

Good thing the poll closed before those last TWO voters could get in. All HELL would have broken loose...

Seriously, though, thanks for creating and supporting this poll. It summarizes a lot info about us MR members!

And I don't really think we need another poll for the devices people actually read on.

nrapallo · 02-15-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Why do we have the Dr. Yi device as a seperate line when it really belongs in other and that way we'd have a line for PDA seperate from the iPhone/iPod Touch? Can someone fix this and reset all the votes. Yes, It means that grandma will have to get going to get everyone to revote, but at least the results would be more accurate.

What no smilies?

Wetdogeared · 02-15-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Besides WDE, I'd be interested to know exactly what they do want.

Can you read my mind?

Or do you have the stick out?

desertgrandma · 02-15-2009, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Why do we have the Dr. Yi device as a seperate line when it really belongs in other and that way we'd have a line for PDA seperate from the iPhone/iPod Touch? Can someone fix this and reset all the votes. Yes, It means that grandma will have to get going to get everyone to revote, but at least the results would be more accurate.

Also, the options for "I haven't decided yet", "I'm waiting on a Kindle 2" and "That have yet to make one I want" all all wasted lines and wasted votes. Because if that all changes then the proper votes won't be able to be placed. Like you have "Plastic Logic" and that's not out yet. Maybe some of the people with voted for one of the "I dunno yet" type options is waiting for one. Then if they get such, they cannot vote for "Plastic Logic". So can we fix all these problems and start again?

I don't think they were 'wasted votes'. I think its interesting to see how people feel NOW, at this point in time, not when something changes.

Jon. I am so sorry you do not like the way the poll came out.

However, you are perfectly free to start another poll, designed to your most exacting specifications, with your own selections.

Thats the ONLY way we're going to 'start again'.

Go for it.

desertgrandma · 02-15-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Why do we have the Dr. Yi device as a seperate line when it really belongs in other and that way we'd have a line for PDA seperate from the iPhone/iPod Touch? Can someone fix this and reset all the votes. Yes, It means that grandma will have to get going to get everyone to revote, but at least the results would be more accurate.

Also, the options for "I haven't decided yet", "I'm waiting on a Kindle 2" and "That have yet to make one I want" all all wasted lines and wasted votes. Because if that all changes then the proper votes won't be able to be placed. Like you have "Plastic Logic" and that's not out yet. Maybe some of the people with voted for one of the "I dunno yet" type options is waiting for one. Then if they get such, they cannot vote for "Plastic Logic". So can we fix all these problems and start again?

Thats "desertgrandma" to you.

MonaLS · 02-15-2009, 04:21 PM

Thanks for the excitement DesertGrandma!

JSWolf · 02-15-2009, 04:56 PM

But if the poll is meant to be about now, why have plastic logic since nobody here has one since it's not available till sometimes 2010?

desertgrandma · 02-15-2009, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

But if the poll is meant to be about now, why have plastic logic since nobody here has one since it's not available till sometimes 2010?

Because when I chose that particular device, I didn't realize it wasn't currently available.

GeoffC · 02-16-2009, 10:35 AM

statistically, do we have a sample of MR members ..... ? or just those who know the way to the lounge ....

ProDigit · 02-16-2009, 10:39 AM

Yay! sony 505 is still winning!
Though now with 43%; no longer 50% of market share

I guess the longer we wait the lower the Sony's number gets.
Perhaps we need to redo this poll again in 6 months time!

View Poll Results: Which Device Do You Have?
Sony 500	76	11.45%
Sony 505	285	42.92%
Sony 700	33	4.97%
Bookeen Cybook Gen 3	101	15.21%
Irex Digital Reader	16	2.41%
Irex Iliad	42	6.33%
Jinke/Hanlin	37	5.57%
Ganaza GeR2	2	0.30%
Soribook	0	0%
Readius	0	0%
Hanwang N510 or 516	1	0.15%
Starebook	1	0.15%
Amazon Kindle	102	15.36%
Ebookwise 1150	52	7.83%
Dr. Yi M218	1	0.15%
JetBook	6	0.90%
Plastic Logic	0	0%
Franklin eBookMan	9	1.36%
Rocket eBook	11	1.66%
REB1100	14	2.11%
REB 1200	7	1.05%
Softbook Reader	1	0.15%
Sony Librie	4	0.60%
iphone / ipod / pda	180	27.11%
I'm waiting for the Kindle 2, Kindle 1 is too ugly, etc, etc	12	1.81%
Nokia web tablets N770/800/810 or similar	25	3.77%
I still haven't decided, I"m so frackin' confused.	13	1.96%
They haven't made the one I want	18	2.71%
I read on my computer	74	11.14%
psp or other game console	24	3.61%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 664. You may not vote on this poll

02-15-2009, 01:56 PM	#350
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,750 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Why do we have the Dr. Yi device as a seperate line when it really belongs in other and that way we'd have a line for PDA seperate from the iPhone/iPod Touch? Can someone fix this and reset all the votes. Yes, It means that grandma will have to get going to get everyone to revote, but at least the results would be more accurate. Also, the options for "I haven't decided yet", "I'm waiting on a Kindle 2" and "That have yet to make one I want" all all wasted lines and wasted votes. Because if that all changes then the proper votes won't be able to be placed. Like you have "Plastic Logic" and that's not out yet. Maybe some of the people with voted for one of the "I dunno yet" type options is waiting for one. Then if they get such, they cannot vote for "Plastic Logic". So can we fix all these problems and start again? Last edited by JSWolf; 02-15-2009 at 02:00 PM.

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02-15-2009, 12:10 PM	#346
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	EIGHT MINUTES LEFT......

02-15-2009, 12:35 PM	#348
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Alrighty then. 664 voters. Not bad. Thank you everyone who participated. 1. Sony 505 2. KINDLE! 3. Bookeen, (by one vote!) why am I not including the 'pda' which shows 180 vote? Because according to this thread, https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...2C+read+device out of 50 votes, only 1 person used it exclusively for reading. I'm thinking MOST people clicked on that option because they had one, not because they used it to read on. This was totally my fault in not wording the question properly. So be it. Interesting that 74 read on their computer. I myself just can't........my eyes start to cross really soon. 13 are still too confused to know what they want. I don't blame them. If I had come here first, before buying my Kindle, I would be confused as well. Many great devices out there, and how do you choose the best one for you? I was lucky. Mine was a perfect fit for me from the beginning. Now, 18 chose "They still haven't made the one I want. Besides WDE, I'd be interested to know exactly what they do want. A dedicated book reader, or all in one, perhaps? Phone, mp3 player, fax machine? Thank you all, again. This was fun!

02-15-2009, 04:21 PM	#356
MonaLS Groupie Posts: 180 Karma: 34 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Kindle (Gen 1), Kindle DX, Kindle Fire, LG Enact	Thanks for the excitement DesertGrandma!

02-15-2009, 04:56 PM	#357
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,750 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	But if the poll is meant to be about now, why have plastic logic since nobody here has one since it's not available till sometimes 2010?

02-16-2009, 10:35 AM	#359
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	statistically, do we have a sample of MR members ..... ? or just those who know the way to the lounge ....

02-16-2009, 10:39 AM	#360
ProDigit Karmaniac Posts: 2,553 Karma: 11499146 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami FL Device: PRS-505, Jetbook, + Mini, +Color, Astak Ez Reader Pro, PPW1, Aura H2O	Yay! sony 505 is still winning! Though now with 43%; no longer 50% of market share I guess the longer we wait the lower the Sony's number gets. Perhaps we need to redo this poll again in 6 months time!