Seriousness How long should a liseuse last for? - Page 4

GA Russell · 10-23-2009, 06:05 PM

I still use the stereo system amp/receiver and speakers I bought in 1975, and the Atari 1040ST computer I bought in 1987 (for my music database). So I voted for "up to 50 years".

That's why I am leaning toward the jetBook Lite, which runs on AA batteries. However, the life expectancy of the jetBook LCD screen is a question mark for me.

Sweetpea · 10-24-2009, 03:06 AM

a lisuesue? -100 years.

A dedicated ebook reader? About 5 years. By that time the device has been so out-dated that even when it still works, you just want to have a new one...

ahi · 10-24-2009, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmikov

E-readers should last 5-10 years.
Trolls should go away in 5 minutes.

You should start leading by example.

- Ahi

Patricia · 10-24-2009, 10:28 AM

Let's not start flaming, otherwise I shall have to put my moderator's hat on.

alecE · 10-24-2009, 05:03 PM

I voted for five years, but am hoping for much more. My worry is that there will be some terminal failure of the hardware - e.g. one of the page turning buttons. If/when that happens then I may be tempted to upgrade my liseuse. I guess because I view it as a super version of a book, I expect a similar lifetime!

BuddyBoy · 10-24-2009, 08:42 PM

I voted 5 years as MTBF - mean time before failure - barring any accidents of course (I cracked the screen on 2 Rocket eBooks in the first year!).

I tend to consider the active lifetime as a preferred gadget limited based on the attractiveness of new models. Starting with the PRS-500 I purchased the new model each year until the 700, which I returned. Since then, I'll be happy to get three years before succumbing to the charms of a new model, but my old one will likely live on either as a passed down model or sold here or ebay.

All that said, I do still have a working RCA 1100, RCA 1200, Gemstar 1150, Gemstar 2150 and eBookwise 1150.

Faenad · 10-27-2009, 10:24 PM

I still have quite old piece of electronics hanging around and working fine. I'm still using daily my circa 1995 HP 38G scientific calculator. Stored somewhere in a box I have an original Gameboy still in working order.

I expect no less from my 505, which feels a very well engineered product. Sure, the battery will someday have to be replaced, but it's relatively simple and easy with the unibody design of the 505.
I will probably replace it far sooner with a more advanced reader though.

Ps : lol @ all the foreign-words haters trolling around.

HarryT · 10-28-2009, 01:56 PM

The long-term durability of eInk screens is current an unknown factor. We know that the 1st-gen screens (such as that of the PRS-500) did fade somewhat over time (long-time board members will remember innumerable threads on the subject!). The 2nd gen screens that most of us are now using seem relatively immune to the problem over the 2 years or so that they've been available, but who knows whether the screen will last 10 years, or 20? Only time will tell.

Format C: · 10-29-2009, 05:38 AM

I'd like to think my liseuses a closed self-sustaining environments.

I'm hoarding all the PD books I can find, I'm scanning my to-be-read paperbacks, and I'm buying a lot of books when sold internationally.
All in the hope to fill a couple of memory cards and make my readers independent from a computer.

I don't think it will be entirely possible, even if I can read at home with a power supply when batteries fail...
But that's how dedicated devices should work, IMHO.
And the same applies to media players: I'm waiting for a small 1TB device to store once for all my whole CD/LP collection in it...

I voted for 50 years, meaning infinite: it's very unlikely I'll be still alive then....

SolRaven · 10-29-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acidzebra

So how many dedicated ebook readers have you bought thus far? How many a year is that?

:P

I'm in the 5 year bracket, but I fear two years may be more of a realistic view.

I bought my first one in April. Since then I have purchased 3 more.

Cabe · 10-29-2009, 03:49 PM

In excess of 5 years, I tend to keep good care of my electronics and have never broken a laptop screen personally. My Sony TR5MP laptop is still operational (although the OS is showing the fact its never been reinstalled, I fear it so!) and will be 5 come November. I have high hopes for my 505 (silver of course

)

My phones tend to suffer repeated trips to the pavement though.

SolRaven · 10-29-2009, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acidzebra

So how many dedicated ebook readers have you bought thus far? How many a year is that?

:P

I'm in the 5 year bracket, but I fear two years may be more of a realistic view.

I bought my first one in April. Since then I have purchased 3 more. Albeit one to replace one that my beau took to work and broke, but boy do I LOVE that Sangria Red! Ever since I saw it in person I wished I had one. I still love my broken blue one, but the red one?!! Wow!! I swear it improves my reading skills.

ShortNCuddlyAm · 10-29-2009, 03:52 PM

I voted up to 5 years, although I think I was being a bit pessimistic...

SolRaven · 10-29-2009, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

I voted up to 5 years, although I think I was being a bit pessimistic...

I voted 5 years not because I think they won't work, but they'll have improved so much that I'll want a newer one.

ShortNCuddlyAm · 10-29-2009, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SolRaven

I voted 5 years not because I think they won't work, but they'll have improved so much that I'll want a newer one.

I was trying to ignore that as a factor

View Poll Results: How long should a liseuse last for?
Forever and a day	9	10.47%
Up to 50 years	2	2.33%
Up to 20 years	4	4.65%
Up to 15 years	1	1.16%
Up to 10 years	19	22.09%
Up to 5 years	39	45.35%
Up to 3 years	4	4.65%
Up to 2 years	4	4.65%
1 year	1	1.16%
They're just an expensive gadget and won't last 5 minutes: get used to it	3	3.49%
Voters: 86. You may not vote on this poll

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10-23-2009, 06:05 PM	#46
GA Russell What a weekend! Posts: 7,695 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	I still use the stereo system amp/receiver and speakers I bought in 1975, and the Atari 1040ST computer I bought in 1987 (for my music database). So I voted for "up to 50 years". That's why I am leaning toward the jetBook Lite, which runs on AA batteries. However, the life expectancy of the jetBook LCD screen is a question mark for me.

10-24-2009, 03:06 AM	#47
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	a lisuesue? -100 years. A dedicated ebook reader? About 5 years. By that time the device has been so out-dated that even when it still works, you just want to have a new one...

10-24-2009, 10:28 AM	#49
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	Let's not start flaming, otherwise I shall have to put my moderator's hat on.

10-24-2009, 05:03 PM	#50
alecE Evangelist Posts: 412 Karma: 546196 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK canal boat Device: sony prs505, prs650, kobo Glo HD liseuses	I voted for five years, but am hoping for much more. My worry is that there will be some terminal failure of the hardware - e.g. one of the page turning buttons. If/when that happens then I may be tempted to upgrade my liseuse. I guess because I view it as a super version of a book, I expect a similar lifetime!

10-24-2009, 08:42 PM	#51
BuddyBoy eBookin' Fool Posts: 310 Karma: 1008360 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, KK, iPad (Ex Prs 505, 500, Reb1100-2150, Rocket)	I voted 5 years as MTBF - mean time before failure - barring any accidents of course (I cracked the screen on 2 Rocket eBooks in the first year!). I tend to consider the active lifetime as a preferred gadget limited based on the attractiveness of new models. Starting with the PRS-500 I purchased the new model each year until the 700, which I returned. Since then, I'll be happy to get three years before succumbing to the charms of a new model, but my old one will likely live on either as a passed down model or sold here or ebay. All that said, I do still have a working RCA 1100, RCA 1200, Gemstar 1150, Gemstar 2150 and eBookwise 1150.

10-27-2009, 10:24 PM	#52
Faenad Ad astra per aspera Posts: 347 Karma: 724 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mexico Device: PRS-505, PRS-300 & HTC HD2	I still have quite old piece of electronics hanging around and working fine. I'm still using daily my circa 1995 HP 38G scientific calculator. Stored somewhere in a box I have an original Gameboy still in working order. I expect no less from my 505, which feels a very well engineered product. Sure, the battery will someday have to be replaced, but it's relatively simple and easy with the unibody design of the 505. I will probably replace it far sooner with a more advanced reader though. Ps : lol @ all the foreign-words haters trolling around.

10-28-2009, 01:56 PM	#53
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,557 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The long-term durability of eInk screens is current an unknown factor. We know that the 1st-gen screens (such as that of the PRS-500) did fade somewhat over time (long-time board members will remember innumerable threads on the subject!). The 2nd gen screens that most of us are now using seem relatively immune to the problem over the 2 years or so that they've been available, but who knows whether the screen will last 10 years, or 20? Only time will tell.

10-29-2009, 05:38 AM	#54
Format C: Guru Posts: 753 Karma: 1496807 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Third World Device: iLiad + PRS-505 + Kindle 3	I'd like to think my liseuses a closed self-sustaining environments. I'm hoarding all the PD books I can find, I'm scanning my to-be-read paperbacks, and I'm buying a lot of books when sold internationally. All in the hope to fill a couple of memory cards and make my readers independent from a computer. I don't think it will be entirely possible, even if I can read at home with a power supply when batteries fail... But that's how dedicated devices should work, IMHO. And the same applies to media players: I'm waiting for a small 1TB device to store once for all my whole CD/LP collection in it... I voted for 50 years, meaning infinite: it's very unlikely I'll be still alive then....

10-29-2009, 03:49 PM	#56
Cabe Connoisseur Posts: 99 Karma: 403 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth, UK Device: Sony PRS-505, iPhone	In excess of 5 years, I tend to keep good care of my electronics and have never broken a laptop screen personally. My Sony TR5MP laptop is still operational (although the OS is showing the fact its never been reinstalled, I fear it so!) and will be 5 come November. I have high hopes for my 505 (silver of course ) My phones tend to suffer repeated trips to the pavement though.

10-29-2009, 03:52 PM	#58
ShortNCuddlyAm WWHALD Posts: 7,879 Karma: 337114 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mitcham, Surrey, UK Device: iPad. Selling my silver 505 here	I voted up to 5 years, although I think I was being a bit pessimistic...

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