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Sweetpea · 02-24-2010, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Forkosigan

But very different Software. What Hanlin better? We Hanlin V3 eternal problem of lock-ups, and compared with Netronix devices, it is very slow.

But the question was for 5" devices, not 6"... So, not the Hanlin v3, but the v5 should be considered.

Forkosigan · 02-24-2010, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

But the question was for 5" devices, not 6"... So, not the Hanlin v3, but the v5 should be considered.

Perhaps V5 better than the V3, I have not seen it myself, but I wonder what exactly he is better than products Netronix, when compared with the Cybook Opus or Pocketbook 360°?

Sweetpea · 02-24-2010, 06:43 AM

First of, the 6" (v3) is an older device. And slower due to that fact (slower processors). And I can't speak for the Opus or 360, as I don't have those, but my Mini never had problems (at least, once I flashed the original firmware to solve the battery problem...).

If I had to chose from the Opus or 360, I'd most likely pick the 360, due to the cover on it, though.

anabelee · 02-24-2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by aceflor

I love the versatility of the pb 360, the fact that it is an open system, the apps being dev, the fact that it reads epub as well as mobi or prc, the way it handles my pdfs, the way I can set the functions I want on the different buttons, or set the menu, or set the fonts I want, or the dictionaries, or or or.... the list is long! Most of it, I like the great, and I mean really great pr and communication as well as the customer service.

Sincerely, you are in love with your pb 360, and after reading this, I'm thinking seriously about following you. Pdfs are not important for the person I'm going to give it, but dictionary is.
Thank you

anabelee · 02-24-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by poshm

It also has the best firmware on it I've encountered. Being able to move files between the micro sd card and main memory, rename, delete and mark files as read. I just dump my entire Calibre library on it and don't need to go anywhere near a computer with it until it's time for a recharge weeks later.

And it reads so many different file types which means conversion isn't necessary.

This is an interesting point, because it means that it's perfect for someone who doesn't know anything about conversion... or Calibre... or Sigil...

Thank you

Logseman · 02-24-2010, 10:21 AM

Who is going to make the upkeep, that is, maintain the device? You, or the person who receives the reader?

anabelee · 02-24-2010, 12:07 PM

I feel me...

Terisa de morgan · 02-24-2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by anabelee

I feel me...

I know the feeling, I was the last week talking by phone with a friend about her e-reader: make this, take card, plug into computer...

poshm · 02-24-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by anabelee

I feel me...

LOL yes we know that feeling well! Hubby is an IT Manager and is always being asked to 'help out' with computer problems. He'd be a wealthy man if only he got paid for these extra services - he does get offered drinks in return but sadly he's teetotal

anabelee · 02-25-2010, 01:52 AM

Terisa and Poshm, You understand me...

Really, I don't mind if I have to make a little conversion (not html, or sigil), because I have a to modify for me, but I expect troubles to the minimum.

Terisa de morgan · 02-25-2010, 02:20 AM

About formats... calibre usually works nice. My reader uses Mobipocket mainly but I purchase the cheaper or available format (I'm going to process it anyway). After I get a file right for me, calibre converts them nice (in very few time) automatically (I use ebook-convert and bat files).

anabelee · 02-26-2010, 02:07 AM

I thought a lot about those two readers, and finally, I decided to buy a pocketbook 360, instead the Opus.
Probably next month I'll have it in my hands, before gifting it. Thank you to all who helped.

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02-24-2010, 06:43 AM	#18
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	First of, the 6" (v3) is an older device. And slower due to that fact (slower processors). And I can't speak for the Opus or 360, as I don't have those, but my Mini never had problems (at least, once I flashed the original firmware to solve the battery problem...). If I had to chose from the Opus or 360, I'd most likely pick the 360, due to the cover on it, though.

02-24-2010, 10:21 AM	#21
Logseman Orisa Posts: 2,001 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	Who is going to make the upkeep, that is, maintain the device? You, or the person who receives the reader?

02-24-2010, 12:07 PM	#22
anabelee Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 583 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vigo, Spain Device: Woxter Scriba 150, pocketbook 360	I feel me...

02-25-2010, 01:52 AM	#25
anabelee Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 583 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vigo, Spain Device: Woxter Scriba 150, pocketbook 360	Terisa and Poshm, You understand me... Really, I don't mind if I have to make a little conversion (not html, or sigil), because I have a to modify for me, but I expect troubles to the minimum.

02-25-2010, 02:20 AM	#26
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,613 Karma: 12595249 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	About formats... calibre usually works nice. My reader uses Mobipocket mainly but I purchase the cheaper or available format (I'm going to process it anyway). After I get a file right for me, calibre converts them nice (in very few time) automatically (I use ebook-convert and bat files).

02-26-2010, 02:07 AM	#27
anabelee Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 583 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vigo, Spain Device: Woxter Scriba 150, pocketbook 360	I thought a lot about those two readers, and finally, I decided to buy a pocketbook 360, instead the Opus. Probably next month I'll have it in my hands, before gifting it. Thank you to all who helped.

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