Sony or ASTAK - Page 3

Sweetpea · 08-10-2009, 05:05 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...

You can turn that around as well:

I'm not sure that people in Europe will order an Astak and pay shipping cost (40 dollar) from the US and custom's fee (50 euro, in the Netherlands). After all these expenses the cost of the Astak will be too high.

Juliette · 08-10-2009, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

You can turn that around as well:

I'm not sure that people in Europe will order an Astak and pay shipping cost (40 dollar) from the US and custom's fee (50 euro, in the Netherlands). After all these expenses the cost of the Astak will be too high.

Or brave the Italian vampirish postal system, where the Astak could just disappear

Alexander Turcic · 08-10-2009, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by brecklundin

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 agree. Guys, get back to the topic please. If you cannot do it, we must close this thread and you must start a new one without the bickering.

K-Thom · 08-10-2009, 09:31 AM

Alexander, since you're entering the thread: it was my opinion that most members of MR are from Europe (just my impression, maybe I'm totally wrong).
So I do consider this poll somewhat incomplete/out of topic/of marginal interest since it misses a lot of devices which are available (or will be this quarter) for European customers. There is a lot more diversity over here than in the States. This may explain some of the criticism (mine included).

Do you have any numbers (this is OT, I know) how many members of MR acutally are from certain regions of the world? This may also be interesting for upcoming polls.

Alexander Turcic · 08-10-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by K-Thom

Do you have any numbers (this is OT, I know) how many members of MR acutally are from certain regions of the world? This may also be interesting for upcoming polls.

While it's certainly OT

, here a few numbers from the past six months: ~55% US, ~8% UK, ~5% CA, ~5% DE, anything else below 3%.

K-Thom · 08-10-2009, 06:45 PM

Still OT: Thanks alot, and I really am surprised!

Kris777 · 08-10-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Alexander Turcic

While it's certainly OT

, here a few numbers from the past six months: ~55% US, ~8% UK, ~5% CA, ~5% DE, anything else below 3%.

According to Alexa.com (maybe this information is incorrect):

Mobileread.com users come from these countries:

33.6% United States
8.9% Germany
7.5% India
6.1% China
5.0% United Kingdom
3.5% Russia
3.4% South Africa
2.8% Australia
2.5% Canada
2.2% Italy
1.9% Austria
1.5% Pakistan
1.3% France
1.2% Spain
1.1% Indonesia
0.9% Netherlands
0.9% Turkey
0.8% Ireland
0.8% Norway
0.7% Romania
0.7% Iran
0.7% Sweden
0.6% Thailand
0.6% Portugal
0.5% Luxembourg
0.5% Israel
9.7% OTHER

Kris777 · 08-12-2009, 12:02 AM

56.52% (39 votes) predict that Sony will produce next 5" reader and only 26.09% (18 votes) for ASTAK. As I remember I predicted that Sony will product 5" eBook reader several months ago but nobody believed...
Question: why Sony decided produce 5" ereader instead of 9.7-inches eBook reader like Amazon did?

Any chance that Amazon will produce 5" eBook reader soon?

brecklundin · 08-12-2009, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris777

56.52% (39 votes) predict that Sony will produce next 5" reader and only 26.09% (18 votes) for ASTAK. As I remember I predicted that Sony will product 5" eBook reader several months ago but nobody believed...
Question: why Sony decided produce 5" ereader instead of 9.7-inches eBook reader like Amazon did?

Any chance that Amazon will produce 5" eBook reader soon?

One reason Sony might be testing the 5" reader market is they also have extensive experience in building excellent PDA's...I am actually hoping many of the Sony PDA features are migrated to enhance one handed operation.

Amazon is really well out of their depth in building devices...so they are learning under fire. Not doing an awful job but Sony really does have an advantage on the hardware side. They might be the first company to get the 5" device right. Hanlin got the thumb wheel wrong by putting it on the right side of the reader is an example...Sony put it on the left side of their Clie nx series of PDA's...the nx73v/nx80v and there were a few others but for me those to are the ideal concept for a small format reader. Including the clam-shell case.

JSWolf · 08-12-2009, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Kris777

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).

I'd only say that the Jetbook was available in Japan if it had a valid warranty there. Does it?

JSWolf · 08-12-2009, 06:59 AM

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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 main reason I think a lot of people dislike the DX is that Amazon is using it to promote reading of PDF and PDF on the DX is not good.

Sweetpea · 08-12-2009, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Kris777

56.52% (39 votes) predict that Sony will produce next 5" reader and only 26.09% (18 votes) for ASTAK. As I remember I predicted that Sony will product 5" eBook reader several months ago but nobody believed...
Question: why Sony decided produce 5" ereader instead of 9.7-inches eBook reader like Amazon did?

Any chance that Amazon will produce 5" eBook reader soon?

Who says they don't have a 9" ebook reader on the line? Just because there hasn't been a leak, doesn't mean it's not there.

Kris777 · 08-12-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Who says they don't have a 9" ebook reader on the line? Just because there hasn't been a leak, doesn't mean it's not there.

They announced 5" and 6" ereaders only so I don't think that they have plans to produce 9" eBook in near future

Kris777 · 08-12-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I'd only say that the Jetbook was available in Japan if it had a valid warranty there. Does it?

jetBook has International warranty but as I know Ectaco has no offices in Japan the same as OPUS has no offices in USA.

GA Russell · 08-14-2009, 09:12 PM

I voted for Astak.

So far, I find Robertb's sales pitches to be persuasive.

I would like to hear Sony's side of the story, and I wish that they had a rep here to put Sony's best foot forward.

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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08-10-2009, 09:31 AM	#34
K-Thom The one and only Posts: 3,302 Karma: 535819 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Berlin, Germany Device: yup!	Alexander, since you're entering the thread: it was my opinion that most members of MR are from Europe (just my impression, maybe I'm totally wrong). So I do consider this poll somewhat incomplete/out of topic/of marginal interest since it misses a lot of devices which are available (or will be this quarter) for European customers. There is a lot more diversity over here than in the States. This may explain some of the criticism (mine included). Do you have any numbers (this is OT, I know) how many members of MR acutally are from certain regions of the world? This may also be interesting for upcoming polls.

08-10-2009, 06:45 PM	#36
K-Thom The one and only Posts: 3,302 Karma: 535819 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Berlin, Germany Device: yup!	Still OT: Thanks alot, and I really am surprised!

08-12-2009, 12:02 AM	#38
Kris777 Banned Posts: 1,767 Karma: 2520493 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Nexus 7, jetBook-Lite, jetBook mini, Toshiba Thrive, JETBOOK COLOR	56.52% (39 votes) predict that Sony will produce next 5" reader and only 26.09% (18 votes) for ASTAK. As I remember I predicted that Sony will product 5" eBook reader several months ago but nobody believed... Question: why Sony decided produce 5" ereader instead of 9.7-inches eBook reader like Amazon did? Any chance that Amazon will produce 5" eBook reader soon?

08-14-2009, 09:12 PM	#45
GA Russell Ticats win 4th straight Posts: 7,695 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	I voted for Astak. So far, I find Robertb's sales pitches to be persuasive. I would like to hear Sony's side of the story, and I wish that they had a rep here to put Sony's best foot forward.