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View Poll Results: What EZ Reader and PP features we like best.
FORMATS: DRM PDF [with reflow] & EPUB Formats 32 60.38%
FORMATS: 20+ open non-proprietary, non-DRMed formats 39 73.58%
FORMATS: Audio: MP3 8 15.09%
FORMATS: Graphics 8 15.09%
FEATURES: Customizable startup and closedown screens 12 22.64%
FEATURES: Memory: Internal 512MB; External SD 36 67.92%
FEATURES: Multi Level Folder support 40 75.47%
FEATURES: Display: Font Increase 3 to 9 levels depending on format 32 60.38%
FEATURES: Display: Portrait or Landscape 18 33.96%
FEATURES: Display: Grayscale resolutions (4 Basic or 8 PP) 15 28.30%
FEATURES: Display: controls on graphic displays 8 15.09%
FEATURES: Text-to-Speech (TTS) 7 13.21%
FEATURES: Volume control on MP3 files 9 16.98%
FEATURES: Bookmarks 16 30.19%
FEATURES: Hyperlink jumping 13 24.53%
FEATURES: Search capability 13 24.53%
FEATURES: Clock 7 13.21%
FEATURES: Ability to add favorite fonts 19 35.85%
FEATURES: Firmware upgradeable 37 69.81%
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES: MR members chosen colors 7 13.21%
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES: Rubberized coating 19 35.85%
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES: Battery: Long life 32 60.38%
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES: Battery: User Replaceable 33 62.26%
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES: Size: Think, Lightweight, portable 33 62.26%
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES: E-paper, reflective anti-glare screen 33 62.26%
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES: Supplied leather cover 28 52.83%
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES: Standard cables 21 39.62%
SERVICE: Good price 36 67.92%
SERVICE: Worldwide customer support 16 30.19%
SERVICE: Warranty support 13 24.53%
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Old 02-01-2010, 03:47 PM   #16
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I want to make sure everyone gets a chance to vote before it closes.

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Dear AJ:

I cannot say enough how this helps.

I remember when we first talked about the Pocket PRO on MobileRead Forum. There was concern anout how light it is and how thin it is. Yet, I notice now that the lightness and size are near the top on "likes". I also note that the 20 formats continues major. It warms my heart alot to see that so many people value the Pocket PRO for many different reasons... yet we agree.

Thank you SOOOO much for this poll!
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Old 02-01-2010, 05:44 PM   #17
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I also voted. I never actually held one yet, but I've watched enough videos on youtube with the PP that I know exactly how it'll be. I think that being light and thin is a good thing as long as the reader feels solid and strong when you hold it in your hand. For example, some older laptops that are made of plastic feel flakey and creak when you hold them. But most apple laptops are made of metal and feel very sturdy in your hands - even if they are really thin. That's what matters most. And from what I've seen, the PP looks very sturdy.

One of the reasons I bought it is for its size. I would prefer a smaller reader with a 5" screen that actually fits in my pocket over a reader with a 6" screen that's bigger and may not fit in my pocket as easily.
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Old 02-01-2010, 06:36 PM   #18
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I also voted. I never actually held one yet, but I've watched enough videos on youtube with the PP that I know exactly how it'll be. I think that being light and thin is a good thing as long as the reader feels solid and strong when you hold it in your hand. For example, some older laptops that are made of plastic feel flakey and creak when you hold them. But most apple laptops are made of metal and feel very sturdy in your hands - even if they are really thin. That's what matters most. And from what I've seen, the PP looks very sturdy.

One of the reasons I bought it is for its size. I would prefer a smaller reader with a 5" screen that actually fits in my pocket over a reader with a 6" screen that's bigger and may not fit in my pocket as easily.
Dear Robertp:

I agree. Light and small can mean "shakey and too flexible". The Pocket PRO you recieve feels like a solid piece of 100% plastic. There is NO flex and everything is built solidly. It feels wonderful in the hand and is NOT slippery. Most say it feels like a non-skid almost-rubber finish!

It is VERY hard to transfer in words what you will find. Suffice it to say the quality feel is there! This was proven at CES when attendees after attendee made the same comment: "it just feels so good in the hand"!
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Old 02-04-2010, 11:26 AM   #19
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Long time lurker, first time poster. My first official act at MR: voting in this poll! Most of my reasons are the same as others, but there's another, unlisted reason for liking the Pocket Pro (even though I realized this between choosing it and purchasing it). That reason is actually the lack of wireless internet access. What this means is the lack of temptation to go online with it and surf the web, rather than spending more time reading books. I already spend too much time online and not enough reading books, so hopefully when my Pocket Pro arrives, I'll be able to at least partially reverse that trend.
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Thanks for making your first post here and for voting in the poll.
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Long time lurker, first time poster. My first official act at MR: voting in this poll! Most of my reasons are the same as others, but there's another, unlisted reason for liking the Pocket Pro (even though I realized this between choosing it and purchasing it). That reason is actually the lack of wireless internet access. What this means is the lack of temptation to go online with it and surf the web, rather than spending more time reading books. I already spend too much time online and not enough reading books, so hopefully when my Pocket Pro arrives, I'll be able to at least partially reverse that trend.

Welcome to the "club". Feel free to ask any questions, we'll all be glad to give our two cents worth.

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Old 02-05-2010, 09:29 AM   #22
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i like the folder support so much i wish i could have voted for it twice
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Long time lurker, first time poster. My first official act at MR: voting in this poll! Most of my reasons are the same as others, but there's another, unlisted reason for liking the Pocket Pro (even though I realized this between choosing it and purchasing it). That reason is actually the lack of wireless internet access. What this means is the lack of temptation to go online with it and surf the web, rather than spending more time reading books. I already spend too much time online and not enough reading books, so hopefully when my Pocket Pro arrives, I'll be able to at least partially reverse that trend.
That happened to me this past month. I went from Book 6 of Xanth to now Book 12. Not only that, but I moved houses. What was the impending result?

2 PMs from RobertB concerned over my welfare and wondering when i'd come back. Oh well, At least I got SOME reading done these last few weeks. I think I am about 1/3 the way through the Xanth novels.
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It is wonderful to have you on here!! Thank you for mentioning the folder support!!
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Long time lurker, first time poster. My first official act at MR: voting in this poll! Most of my reasons are the same as others, but there's another, unlisted reason for liking the Pocket Pro (even though I realized this between choosing it and purchasing it). That reason is actually the lack of wireless internet access. What this means is the lack of temptation to go online with it and surf the web, rather than spending more time reading books. I already spend too much time online and not enough reading books, so hopefully when my Pocket Pro arrives, I'll be able to at least partially reverse that trend.
Dear tmclough:

That has been very eye opening from the start for Astak. SO many people love non-wireless. Unfortunately, reviewers LOVE wireless. I have actually had reviewers rate the device lower because "no wireless". I keep telling them that there are two groups... people who want it and people who do not. Not having wireless is NOT a defect... it is a choice. So many on here want non-wireless as they love the fact that their computer is their back-up for a lost SD card or a loss of their Pocket PRO (God forbid).

In the future, Astak will roll out wireless devices (likely the first will be in a few months and will be Wi-Fi). BUT... again, it is to offer a choice! I just really get irritated with reviewers that do think "if it ain't wireless... it ain't any good".

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That has been very eye opening from the start for Astak. SO many people love non-wireless. Unfortunately, reviewers LOVE wireless. I have actually had reviewers rate the device lower because "no wireless". I keep telling them that there are two groups... people who want it and people who do not. Not having wireless is NOT a defect... it is a choice. So many on here want non-wireless as they love the fact that their computer is their back-up for a lost SD card or a loss of their Pocket PRO (God forbid).

In the future, Astak will roll out wireless devices (likely the first will be in a few months and will be Wi-Fi). BUT... again, it is to offer a choice! I just really get irritated with reviewers that do think "if it ain't wireless... it ain't any good".

Stop lurking and start posting more!! We love you here!
I share your pain. If I read one more article about how the iPad is going to kill the Kindle...

I wonder sometimes if those reviewers actually read books on anything, let alone an ebook reader. There are at least a dozen independent book stores selling ebooks to all comers. A reader really needs its own dedicated book store and the ability to buy books with the reader to be successful?

What really baffles me is that none of the reviewers are at all curious about reader software - how it organizes books, if it uses metadata or not, how hard or easy it is to side load and find books on the device. They rave about 3G and assume that people who use ereaders are too stupid to load content from a computer. Sigh... Rant over.
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I share your pain. If I read one more article about how the iPad is going to kill the Kindle...
I see this as yet-another example of the "there must be one and only one solution to any need" Syndrome. There could never be more than one way to accomplish the same thing. If it is possible to read a book on a device, in order for it to be successful, it must be better at book reading than any other device ever created or it is a COMPLETE FAILURE!

By extension, if a device is capable of book reading AND Internet use, then ALL book reading devices must have Internet capability to be successful.

God help us if Amazon puts out a new Kindle with a cup holder!
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A Kindle Trivet. Yes!
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I am reminded of the story about the guy who called computer support to report his cup holder had broken. (it was his CD rom tray).

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