Exclusive: BeBook 2 unveiled

[pilotbob]

Originally Posted by DaleDe

It may not have been on the Sony 505. To add a wifi card to an SD slot the driver must be available. The slot itself must support I/O operations, many do not.

Can you point to some technical explanation of that? Because in order to READ and WRITE files to an SD card the slot MUST support I/O.

BOb

[HarryT]

See:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Digital_card#SDIO

[pilotbob]

Originally Posted by HarryT

See:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Digital_card#SDIO

That Harry... this sentence...

When an SDIO card is inserted into a non SDIO-aware host, it will cause no physical damage or disruption to device or host controller. SPI bus topology is mandatory for SDIO, unlike SD Memory.

Does seem to say there is a hardware difference. See I learn so much being here.

So, if Sony doesn't have this they can create a 510 with the correct hardware.

As far as, "only one support device" I would expect that. Sony would OEM a card can call it the SonyFi card or something for the reader.

BOb

[astra]

Could someone explain to me why I need WiFi on ebook reader?

[-Thomas-]

Originally Posted by astra

Could someone explain to me why I need WiFi on ebook reader?

They are building an OTA book store so you can shop for books over WiFi at home.

[Mycropht]

Originally Posted by etherspin

all sounds great except touchscreen which entails losing contrast - contrast and readability being the reasons for the existence of e-ink ..

Not really. A device can have a touchscreen without negative impact on screen quality. There are ways to do it with the touch sensitive layer behind the screen. There are also ways to do it without any layers in front or behind the screen (but with an active pen).

I don't know if that is caused by the touchscreen or the light but Sony messed up the PRS-700. It doesn't have to be that way.

[saoir]

Originally Posted by astra

Could someone explain to me why I need WiFi on ebook reader?

Indeed. I am a typical gadget guy and love cool stuff. I have an iPhone, iMac, other cool stuff and and love them to bits.

But to be honest when I do decide to get an ebook reader I will load it with a few books and start reading. Then I'll syn or load it with a few more and so on and so on. I don't feel the need for wifi, 3G etc etc.
They can add that stuff when the price starts dropping so low that it will not make a huge impact.

My two cents.

Saoir

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by saoir

Indeed. I am a typical gadget guy and love cool stuff. I have an iPhone, iMac, other cool stuff and and love them to bits.

But to be honest when I do decide to get an ebook reader I will load it with a few books and start reading. Then I'll syn or load it with a few more and so on and so on. I don't feel the need for wifi, 3G etc etc.
They can add that stuff when the price starts dropping so low that it will not make a huge impact.

My two cents.

Saoir

The reason behind 3G/Wifi is that you can download your books wherever you are. The same reason as why the Kindle has it. And also, the device will be able to read RSS feeds, but you will need an internet connection for that. That way you can use it for reading your news as well.

[Tripitaka]

Another picture of the device over on engadget:

http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/06/b...at-cebit-2009/

Apologies to the mods if linking another site isn't allowed, I had a look through the rules and couldn't see anything banning it.

[Alisa]

Originally Posted by astra

Could someone explain to me why I need WiFi on ebook reader?

LOL. I don't think this is strictly about need. After all, do you even truly need an ebook reader. It's a bit of a luxury item. Many people want wireless. Frankly, I find it adds to my reading experience in a meaningful way. Luckily there is more than one device to choose from.

Personally, the ability to go from ebook sample to full ebook with practically no pause in reading leads me to sample all sorts of books I wouldn't necessarily commit to buying. Also the on board Web and Wikipedia search is nice for a quick bit of research on whatever I'm reading without really disrupting my reading experience.

[Lbooker]

Originally Posted by Emu

are you guys talking about that attached picture from the first post? to me the screen looks like a "normal" photoshoped draft. its sharper than the plastic surrounding it, thats just too sharp (and of yourse its way too white, too)

Exactly the reason why they did not allow people to take pictures. They want to control the first impressions of the screen people will form in their minds. The pictures of the Bebook 1 on their internet shop show perfect white screens too.
You can either call that marketing, manipulation or fraud.

[Lbooker]

Originally Posted by Alisa

LOL. I don't think this is strictly about need. After all, do you even truly need an ebook reader. It's a bit of a luxury item. Many people want wireless. Frankly, I find it adds to my reading experience in a meaningful way. Luckily there is more than one device to choose from.

Personally, the ability to go from ebook sample to full ebook with practically no pause in reading leads me to sample all sorts of books I wouldn't necessarily commit to buying. Also the on board Web and Wikipedia search is nice for a quick bit of research on whatever I'm reading without really disrupting my reading experience.

I have Wikipedia on my first generation Hanlin V3 clone without internet.
Read this:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42751