I'm in Aussieland and need some help deciding on an eReader - Page 2

Katdragon · 05-22-2010, 05:48 AM

Hi again everyone!
I went over to Borders today to have a look at the Kobo. It does look nice and is easy to operate but I was getting REALLY annoyed every time I turned the page because the screen would flick to black with white writing for about 1.5 seconds before going to the next page. This made it really hard for my eyes to adjust because it wasn't just a quick flash, it was really obvious. If the black text had just vanished and then the new page replaced it I wouldn't have minded as much.

Is this typical of eInk readers?

sabredog · 05-22-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Katdragon

Hi again everyone!
I went over to Borders today to have a look at the Kobo. It does look nice and is easy to operate but I was getting REALLY annoyed every time I turned the page because the screen would flick to black with white writing for about 1.5 seconds before going to the next page. This made it really hard for my eyes to adjust because it wasn't just a quick flash, it was really obvious. If the black text had just vanished and then the new page replaced it I wouldn't have minded as much.

Is this typical of eInk readers?

Kat that is pretty typical of e-ink readers as they refresh for the nest page. Some ereaders turn the page quicker so the negative image is not as obvious. The only way this can be avoided as far as I know is to go down the LCD path. In that case a Jetbook might be worth a look at.

Calibre will convert any non DRM'ed book. But you can get hold of excellent liberation tools to remove DRM from a purchased ebook if that is your wish.

Katdragon · 05-22-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sabredog

Kat that is pretty typical of e-ink readers as they refresh for the nest page. Some ereaders turn the page quicker so the negative image is not as obvious. The only way this can be avoided as far as I know is to go down the LCD path. In that case a Jetbook might be worth a look at.

I'm not too keen on the LCD path since I may as well get an iPhone and use that insteads (and hurt my eyes) - I did have a look at the jetbook though. CNET thinks it's okay, but not great.

I think my next step will be to go to Borders and have a good 15 to 30 minutes play with it - according to some people that I've spoken to, after you've been reading for a while you don't even notice the flash.

More updates on the situation (and I'm sure lots more questions) coming soon to a forum near you!

IndecisiveMe · 05-25-2010, 01:15 AM

Hi Kat

I'm in Australia too and bought a Pocketbook 360 in March. I LOVE it. It's pretty, has a hard cover and is really lovely to read on. It's a little bit more than you're willing to pay at $239 USD, but you said you had someone in the States who would purchase for you, you'd save on postage costs.

I researched for months before I finally decided on the PB360 and am really happy with my purchase.

I saw the Kobo release and I was so happy to see a cheaper reader in Australia!

The PB360 seems to have one of the fastest page turning speeds of all the readers I researched, and initially the black flash was a little annoying, but you get used to it really quickly. It's still quicker than turning a normal page.

I just noticed your last post and you said most people don't even notice the flash - I wouldn't go that far, but it's not annoying when you get used to it.

Good luck!

sabredog · 05-25-2010, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by IndecisiveMe

Hi Kat

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I just noticed your last post and you said most people don't even notice the flash - I wouldn't go that far, but it's not annoying when you get used to it.

Good luck!

I must admit, it took a bit to get used to as well, even though I was forewarned by reading discussion topics here.

Now I still notice it but no where near as much as initially.

Well, I am not certain what to buy my lady wife. I am still leaning towards the Kobo as it is available locally. But my positive experience with my PRS-300 is still swaying me. I may even buy two Kobo's. So I can keep the Sony at home and the Kobo on the go with me.

iandix · 05-25-2010, 07:25 AM

I'm also in Australia and I have Nook that I'm very happy with, it's rather easy (for someone with a bit more than basic computer skills) to buy books from B&N and and other source and to strip DRM.

Since software update 1.3 the Nook has been a very nice reader far nicer than the Kobo, but unless you have some bit more than basic computer skills. The Kobo might be easier to get books for and less hassle.

If you want to know more about how to get around some of the issues, with buying books from B&N just PM me

drmathprog · 05-25-2010, 06:12 PM

Don't they read right-to-left, bottom-to-top, back-to-front in Australia? It's going to be difficult to find an e-book reader that does that!

sabredog · 05-26-2010, 05:46 AM

Perfectly natural when you are down under.

nomesque · 05-26-2010, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by drmathprog

Don't they read right-to-left, bottom-to-top, back-to-front in Australia? It's going to be difficult to find an e-book reader that does that!

Rubbish! Just turn it upside down, hug it to your chest and read from the mirror in your hands, it all becomes clear!

tvpupsik · 05-26-2010, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by drmathprog

Don't they read right-to-left, bottom-to-top, back-to-front in Australia? It's going to be difficult to find an e-book reader that does that!

PocketBook is the answer to all that

pboss · 05-27-2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by drmathprog

Don't they read right-to-left, bottom-to-top, back-to-front in Australia? It's going to be difficult to find an e-book reader that does that!

They make up a big-enough market for manufacturers to develop a specialty device for them.

Katdragon · 05-28-2010, 04:30 AM

I'm going to put in a order for the Kobo when I go into town tomorrow. My brother (who is currently visiting Canada) is going to pick up a Gelaskin for it

Yay!

Thanks so much guys

sabredog · 05-28-2010, 07:26 AM

Great!

You will have to tell us how you go

sabredog · 05-28-2010, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Katdragon

Hi Sabre!
My brother (who is better at researching nice techy stuff than I am) has said that it has more features than the Kobo but is locked to American books. Will Calibre (or other programs) be able to get past this?

In response to this earlier post, I had a better look at the Nook

I am no expert but it does display ADE and non DRM'ed EPUB books as per link below

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/f...?cds2Pid=30195

But the buy it now and wirelessly DL is the same as the Kindle, being linked to the parent store.

Calibre would allow you to get the books you choose to it though.

The Kobo though to my mind is a better deal cost and availability wise though. Glad you have gone down that path. I love my little PRS-300 but had to go through a few hoops to obtain one. Adding books via Calibre is a breeze so as far as I am concerned there is no loss of flexibility at all!

lene1949 · 05-30-2010, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nomesque

Rubbish! Just turn it upside down, hug it to your chest and read from the mirror in your hands, it all becomes clear!

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05-22-2010, 05:48 AM	#16
Katdragon Connoisseur Posts: 98 Karma: 40 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kobo (currently out of commission), Kindle 3	Hi again everyone! I went over to Borders today to have a look at the Kobo. It does look nice and is easy to operate but I was getting REALLY annoyed every time I turned the page because the screen would flick to black with white writing for about 1.5 seconds before going to the next page. This made it really hard for my eyes to adjust because it wasn't just a quick flash, it was really obvious. If the black text had just vanished and then the new page replaced it I wouldn't have minded as much. Is this typical of eInk readers?

05-25-2010, 01:15 AM	#19
IndecisiveMe Addict Posts: 276 Karma: 106 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Pocketbook 360, Sony PRS-T1	Hi Kat I'm in Australia too and bought a Pocketbook 360 in March. I LOVE it. It's pretty, has a hard cover and is really lovely to read on. It's a little bit more than you're willing to pay at $239 USD, but you said you had someone in the States who would purchase for you, you'd save on postage costs. I researched for months before I finally decided on the PB360 and am really happy with my purchase. I saw the Kobo release and I was so happy to see a cheaper reader in Australia! The PB360 seems to have one of the fastest page turning speeds of all the readers I researched, and initially the black flash was a little annoying, but you get used to it really quickly. It's still quicker than turning a normal page. I just noticed your last post and you said most people don't even notice the flash - I wouldn't go that far, but it's not annoying when you get used to it. Good luck!

05-25-2010, 07:25 AM	#21
iandix Addict Posts: 295 Karma: 109308 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NSW Australia Device: nook touch a Nook 3g (rooted) and a nookcolor (rooted)	I'm also in Australia and I have Nook that I'm very happy with, it's rather easy (for someone with a bit more than basic computer skills) to buy books from B&N and and other source and to strip DRM. Since software update 1.3 the Nook has been a very nice reader far nicer than the Kobo, but unless you have some bit more than basic computer skills. The Kobo might be easier to get books for and less hassle. If you want to know more about how to get around some of the issues, with buying books from B&N just PM me

05-25-2010, 06:12 PM	#22
drmathprog Connoisseur Posts: 70 Karma: 22 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505	Don't they read right-to-left, bottom-to-top, back-to-front in Australia? It's going to be difficult to find an e-book reader that does that!

05-26-2010, 05:46 AM	#23
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,630 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	Perfectly natural when you are down under.

05-28-2010, 04:30 AM	#27
Katdragon Connoisseur Posts: 98 Karma: 40 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kobo (currently out of commission), Kindle 3	I'm going to put in a order for the Kobo when I go into town tomorrow. My brother (who is currently visiting Canada) is going to pick up a Gelaskin for it Yay! Thanks so much guys

05-28-2010, 07:26 AM	#28
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,630 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	Great! You will have to tell us how you go

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