Sony or ASTAK - Page 2

Kris777 · 08-08-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rixte

Well, the poll asks the question of which will be the NEXT 5" reader - maybe the Opus is already disqualified on the basis of it being already available!

yes, this is correct

JSWolf · 08-08-2009, 01:09 PM

What about the BeBook Mini which is not yet out? It should be added to the list. It's another reader with a 5" screen. Yes it's the same hardware as the Astak, but it's being sold separately.

Kris777 · 08-08-2009, 01:12 PM

Kindle is available in US because it will be sent from US to US customers (no custom's fees and no expenses for shipping from overseas). I think it must be clear that nobody offer free shipping overseas and customers responsible for all custom's fee. So OPUS cannot be considered as a product available on US market. We are talking about 5" Sony and 5" ASTAK in this Poll.

JSWolf · 08-08-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Kris777

Kindle is available in US because it will be sent from US to US customers (no custom's fees and no expenses for shipping from overseas). I think it must be clear that nobody offer free shipping overseas and customers responsible for all custom's fee. So OPUS cannot be considered as a product available on US market. We are talking about 5" Sony and 5" ASTAK in this Poll.

I have to disagree. if it can be bought online and sent to the US with a valid warranty, then it is available in the US. SO yes, the Opus can be concidered a product available in the US. What makes it available in the US is that the warranty is valid.

Kris777 · 08-08-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I have to disagree. if it can be bought online and sent to the US with a valid warranty, then it is available in the US. SO yes, the Opus can be concidered a product available in the US. What makes it available in the US is that the warranty is valid.

OPUS is available outside of US for shipping to US

JSWolf · 08-09-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Kris777

OPUS is available outside of US for shipping to US

Just because it's sold outside of the US does not make it unavailable in the US. The fact that Bookeen ships to the US makes it available in the US. The Kindle is sold via shipping only and thus given your criteria, it's not available in the US as well.

K-Thom · 08-09-2009, 04:13 PM

JSWolf, give it up. This thread seemingly is another shameless attempt to promote Astak's products. Nothing more.

slayda · 08-09-2009, 05:47 PM

Sounds more like a shameless attempt to sell the Opus.

Kris777 · 08-09-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Just because it's sold outside of the US does not make it unavailable in the US. The fact that Bookeen ships to the US makes it available in the US. The Kindle is sold via shipping only and thus given your criteria, it's not available in the US as well.

If you order Kindle it will be shipped from US (free shipping and no custom's fee). According your criteria jetBook is available in Japan (just order jetBook by Internet and it will be shipped to Japan).

Kris777 · 08-09-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by slayda

Sounds more like a shameless attempt to sell the Opus.

I'm not sure that people in US will order Opus and pay shipping cost from Europe and custom's fees. After all these expenses the the cost of Opus will be too high...

Kris777 · 08-09-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by K-Thom

JSWolf, give it up. This thread seemingly is another shameless attempt to promote Astak's products. Nothing more.

Who promote ASTAK in this thread?

purl4peace · 08-09-2009, 08:31 PM

Maybe it is just my ailing eyesight where I like a larger font and more words per page but I just don't understand the attraction of a 5" reader. After having gotten used to my Kindle DX, a 6-inch reader seems too small.

But lots of folks hate the DX so I guess that is why they make different sizes...

Kris777 · 08-09-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by purl4peace

Maybe it is just my ailing eyesight where I like a larger font and more words per page but I just don't understand the attraction of a 5" reader. After having gotten used to my Kindle DX, a 6-inch reader seems too small.

But lots of folks hate the DX so I guess that is why they make different sizes...

The problem is that you cannot keep Kindle DX in your pocket...

brecklundin · 08-09-2009, 11:45 PM

jeebus key-ryst....after reading this thread, you people would debate a freaking sunrise...this is an either or poll...if your pet device/company is not in the poll, start your own poll.

I swear this place is like herding cats anymore. The constant bickering over the tiniest thing is just beyond the pale.

maryd2303 · 08-10-2009, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Kris777

I'm not sure that people in US will order Opus and pay shipping cost from Europe and custom's fees. After all these expenses the the cost of Opus will be too high...

So join the rest of the world. The US is not the world. Come to Australia and pay shipping for anything from anywhere.

View Poll Results: Who will be the next 5" eBook reader - Sony or ASTAK?
Sony	61	53.51%
ASTAK	31	27.19%
I don't care - I like my jetBook (or other eBook reader)	22	19.30%
Voters: 114. You may not vote on this poll

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,796 Karma: 146391129 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	What about the BeBook Mini which is not yet out? It should be added to the list. It's another reader with a 5" screen. Yes it's the same hardware as the Astak, but it's being sold separately.

08-08-2009, 01:12 PM	#18
Kris777 Banned Posts: 1,767 Karma: 2520493 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Nexus 7, jetBook-Lite, jetBook mini, Toshiba Thrive, JETBOOK COLOR	Kindle is available in US because it will be sent from US to US customers (no custom's fees and no expenses for shipping from overseas). I think it must be clear that nobody offer free shipping overseas and customers responsible for all custom's fee. So OPUS cannot be considered as a product available on US market. We are talking about 5" Sony and 5" ASTAK in this Poll.

08-09-2009, 04:13 PM	#22
K-Thom The one and only Posts: 3,302 Karma: 535819 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Berlin, Germany Device: yup!	JSWolf, give it up. This thread seemingly is another shameless attempt to promote Astak's products. Nothing more.

08-09-2009, 05:47 PM	#23
slayda Retired & reading more! Posts: 2,764 Karma: 1884247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Alabama, USA Device: Kindle 1, iPad Air 2, iPhone 6S+, Kobo Aura One	Sounds more like a shameless attempt to sell the Opus.

08-09-2009, 08:31 PM	#27
purl4peace Mommy of Many Interests Posts: 139 Karma: 660 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wake Forest, NC Device: Kindle DX, Sony PRS-505, Cybook Gen3	Maybe it is just my ailing eyesight where I like a larger font and more words per page but I just don't understand the attraction of a 5" reader. After having gotten used to my Kindle DX, a 6-inch reader seems too small. But lots of folks hate the DX so I guess that is why they make different sizes...

08-09-2009, 11:45 PM	#29
brecklundin Banned Posts: 1,906 Karma: 15348 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: mine	jeebus key-ryst....after reading this thread, you people would debate a freaking sunrise...this is an either or poll...if your pet device/company is not in the poll, start your own poll. I swear this place is like herding cats anymore. The constant bickering over the tiniest thing is just beyond the pale.