Fujitsu FLEPia released! - Page 2

dragonbone · 03-18-2009, 08:57 AM

Mmm... it seems to be a PC (or large PDA) with color e-ink.

DixieGal · 03-18-2009, 09:23 AM

DB, you already have the 700 in Japan. Seems like it should be easy to recoup your money by selling it locally to buyers who don't want the hassle of shipping and customes. Then use the cash as a starter for getting the new one.

dragonbone · 03-18-2009, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

DB, you already have the 700 in Japan. Seems like it should be easy to recoup your money by selling it locally to buyers who don't want the hassle of shipping and customes. Then use the cash as a starter for getting the new one.

My thoughts exactly! You clever girl! I'm going to look into that right away. I'm thinking of going to see the Fujitsu tomorrow

, (DH found where I can go and see it) as the place seems to be closed Sat and Sun and public holidays, and Friday is a public holiday here....
Don't think I could last the weekend...

KindleDude · 03-18-2009, 10:13 AM

Here's an article on Wired.com: http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2009/0...-first-co.html

I think it means that practical color e-readers are coming. I'm not sure this is it, given the price, but that's just a matter of time. In two years these will be the price of the current Kindle, I predict.

pilotbob · 03-18-2009, 10:15 AM

This device, for me, is entirely too slow and too expensive. I will wait for the tech to get better and cheaper before even thinking about a color capable device.

Does this device have at least a monochrome mode that is faster?

BOb

dragonbone · 03-18-2009, 10:22 AM

I want the PINK one!

Wetdogeared · 03-18-2009, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KindleDude

Here's an article on Wired.com: http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2009/0...-first-co.html

I think it means that practical color e-readers are coming. I'm not sure this is it, given the price, but that's just a matter of time. In two years these will be the price of the current Kindle, I predict.

A quote from the article:

"It looks like the age of the e-book is finally upon us, the dream of every science fiction writer ever. Next up — flying cars."

pshrynk, your ahead of the times!

WDE.

Sonist · 03-18-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dragonbone

I'll see if I can find out where to go and see one this weekend.

Hey, I am envious

When you see it, let us know if the screen has comparable contrast to a grayscale ereader (better/worse than the 505, or the 700?)

KindleDude · 03-18-2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wetdogeared

A quote from the article:

"It looks like the age of the e-book is finally upon us, the dream of every science fiction writer ever. Next up — flying cars."

pshrynk, your ahead of the times!

WDE.

Hey, they've had flying cars for a while.

nrapallo · 03-18-2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

This device, for me, is entirely too slow and too expensive. I will wait for the tech to get better and cheaper before even thinking about a color capable device.

Does this device have at least a monochrome mode that is faster?

BOb

Per the Specs:

Number of Displayable Colors: 260,000 colors (3 Scans); 4,096 (2 Scans); 64 colors (1 Scan)

Re-Draw Speed for above Colors: 8 seconds (3 Scans), 5 seconds (2 Scans), 1.8 seconds (1 Scan)

Yawn, wake me up when it's time to turn the page...

Alphapheemail · 03-18-2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

This device, for me, is entirely too slow and too expensive. I will wait for the tech to get better and cheaper before even thinking about a color capable device.

Does this device have at least a monochrome mode that is faster?

BOb

I agree, I love books as much as everyone here, but at that price I'd prefer to read them on my laptop! I can see why a lot of people are excited, its definitely is a step toward flying cars; but I rather wait till they fix any bugs if any; aka wait for my reader to die.

=)

P.s. Am I the only one put off by how big it is? It just a tad smaller than those tablet pc's! I like the novel sized readers...

Alphapheemail · 03-18-2009, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonist

Hey, I am envious

When you see it, let us know if the screen has comparable contrast to a grayscale ereader (better/worse than the 505, or the 700?)

Dragonbone: you are the official mobileread investigative reporter based in Japan!

Please let us know what you think!

Phogg · 03-18-2009, 12:16 PM

It's up on GIZMODO too now.

rhari79 · 03-18-2009, 12:17 PM

It doesnt support any popular format, except existing japanese mobile formats xmdf and book; it has windows CE..linux would make it much more interesting; and its not internationalized.
This may still be a curio piece not mainstream just yet.

blunty · 03-18-2009, 12:29 PM

As soon as something new comes out why does everyone post on what it doesn't do? Colour readers are definitely wanted and coming, just because the first one is slow or doesn't have mobi is not a reason to complain.
Let us celebrate the small beginning.

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03-18-2009, 08:57 AM	#16
dragonbone must love dogs Posts: 480 Karma: 1079 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tokyo Device: Sony PRS-700, iPhone 32GB 3GS, iPad 64GB WiFi	Mmm... it seems to be a PC (or large PDA) with color e-ink.

03-18-2009, 09:23 AM	#17
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	DB, you already have the 700 in Japan. Seems like it should be easy to recoup your money by selling it locally to buyers who don't want the hassle of shipping and customes. Then use the cash as a starter for getting the new one.

03-18-2009, 10:13 AM	#19
KindleDude Connoisseur Posts: 80 Karma: 172 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Kindle	Here's an article on Wired.com: http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2009/0...-first-co.html I think it means that practical color e-readers are coming. I'm not sure this is it, given the price, but that's just a matter of time. In two years these will be the price of the current Kindle, I predict.

03-18-2009, 10:15 AM	#20
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	This device, for me, is entirely too slow and too expensive. I will wait for the tech to get better and cheaper before even thinking about a color capable device. Does this device have at least a monochrome mode that is faster? BOb

03-18-2009, 10:22 AM	#21
dragonbone must love dogs Posts: 480 Karma: 1079 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tokyo Device: Sony PRS-700, iPhone 32GB 3GS, iPad 64GB WiFi	I want the PINK one!

03-18-2009, 12:16 PM	#28
Phogg PHD in Horribleness Posts: 2,320 Karma: 23599604 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the ironbound section, near avenue L Device: Just a whole bunch. I guess I am a collector now.	It's up on GIZMODO too now.

03-18-2009, 12:17 PM	#29
rhari79 Addict Posts: 375 Karma: 2200000 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chennai Device: .*	It doesnt support any popular format, except existing japanese mobile formats xmdf and book; it has windows CE..linux would make it much more interesting; and its not internationalized. This may still be a curio piece not mainstream just yet.

03-18-2009, 12:29 PM	#30
blunty Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 884 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London Device: Kindle Fire, iPad, iPhone5, Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Vox	As soon as something new comes out why does everyone post on what it doesn't do? Colour readers are definitely wanted and coming, just because the first one is slow or doesn't have mobi is not a reason to complain. Let us celebrate the small beginning.