Edge Alternatives - Page 5

remedy · 07-20-2011, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken_jennings

I would just need an appropriate android tablet and a roll of duct tape to simulate the other half of the edge.

Before I bought a pocket edge I had made my own version using a 5" tablet and 5" book reader held together in a leather binder made for a day planner. The practicality of my home made version is much better considering the much longer battery life(s) and the fact it actually fit into my pocket. Not to mention the android experience (and development community) of the tablet I used is much better overall than the edge line.

Plus the contraption is modular if I ever just need one or the other device, I simply pull it out of the elastic webbing.

The trick at this point would be finding another small inexpensive android tablet, as they seem to be going extinct. The Archos 43 (currently $165 at newegg) might be ideal but is still quite expensive.

I've actually played with the EEE note a bit, just to configure it for someone at work. It's an interesting device but honestly I have never had the need to annotate pdfs which might be why I've already given away my pocket edge away and reverted to my old home-made tablet/book reader combo.

Probably my last post here come to think of it =P

Filark · 07-21-2011, 04:38 AM

Good luck out in the cold, cruel world, remedy!

Here's the first tablet (not ereader) since the eDGe that kinda excites my interest: http://shop.lenovo.com/us/products/tablets/thinkpad/. Don't know if I'd want to do much reading on it, but it looks really nice (in theory, anyway) for everything else! Even comes with Netflix!

Last_of_the_PEs · 07-22-2011, 02:59 AM

I'd like to spend some time with the new HP tablet running WebOS. I like my Palm Pre Plus, running WebOS 1. I bet 3 is really good. And I'm pretty fed up with Android. The whole "app doesn't run on my device" and "you can't have market" is really stupid The Android interface is not intuitive to me, and if you're going to tack something on top of Linux, just let it run LINUX.

ken_jennings · 07-22-2011, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Last_of_the_PEs

I'd like to spend some time with the new HP tablet running WebOS. I like my Palm Pre Plus, running WebOS 1. I bet 3 is really good. And I'm pretty fed up with Android. The whole "app doesn't run on my device" and "you can't have market" is really stupid The Android interface is not intuitive to me, and if you're going to tack something on top of Linux, just let it run LINUX.

There aren't a lot of apps for WebOS (yet). I signed up for developer information a while ago, but was a little put off that the preferred (aka complete) development was Windows -- for a device basically running Linux? That's annoying.

I'd like to get my hands on one of those nice EEE Note EA800s and find a way mount/hold it in an executive-type portfolio with my LE1700 tablet. If reasonable communications between the two are possible then I'd have a Super Edge.

sarah11918 · 07-23-2011, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken_jennings

I'd like to get my hands on one of those nice EEE Note EA800s and find a way mount/hold it in an executive-type portfolio with my LE1700 tablet. If reasonable communications between the two are possible then I'd have a Super Edge.

Wouldn't you need a forklift to carry it around?

I'm assuming the LE1700 is comparable in weight to my M1200?

But the EEE Note is nice. A worthy addition to a gadget collection.

Gunnerp245 · 07-23-2011, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarah11918

Wouldn't you need a forklift to carry it around?

I'm assuming the LE1700 is comparable in weight to my M1200? But the EEE Note is nice. A worthy addition to a gadget collection.

Sarah, Is this the device?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPDYCUSUf4E

sarah11918 · 07-23-2011, 03:53 PM

Yes, that's the EEE note EA800 that I have. What I thought would be heavy was your LE1700 (not the EEE note). My Motion Computing tablet is definitely a 2-hander (or a 2-armer) for carrying around. Maybe I'm overestimating the weight of the LE1700... I'll look it up now.

AmericanDane · 10-26-2011, 01:10 PM

I just received a Viewsonic Viewbook. So as comparisons I have a pocket edge (ermine), Nook Color (CM7.1), gTablet (C&C 2.2 1.5) and the new Viewbook 730.
Maybe I'll get the motivation to do a thorough comparison of the 7" devices, but here's what i noticed so far:
The VB730 is the poorest build of the 3 7" devices above. In shape and format it's very similar to the Nook Color but not nearly as solid. The Edge can't be beat for carrying around and banging around.
The VB730 has 4 things (that I know of so far) the Nook Color doesn't: 1. A camera. 2. HDMI output. 3. You can use a stylus to draw on pictures - although this might be more of a software thing as I'm not sure what kind of screen the VB730 has. 4. Fully functioning Bluetooth.
The Nook Color has things the VB730 doesn't have: 1. That higher res, beautiful, IPS screen. 2. A very active development community. 3. multi-touch, smooth as silk.
The Pocket Edge has things neither of these devices have: 1. separate ink reader. 2. Best packaging and case in the world. 3. Best wireless signal of the 3. But the edge has some weaknesses and the biggest has to be the screen on the tablet side.

I was really looking forward to the VB730 but, at this point, I'm a little disappointed. Viewsonic, as they did with the g Tablet, took a pretty good piece of hardward and managed to get some high school kids to build the firmware for it. Ok, that's an exaggeration, but, seriously, even though it's 2.2 android and pretty modern hardware, the applications it comes with seem clunky. To be fair, the Nook Color offered nothing other than reading and a crippled email capability in stock, and even the PE stock software isn't very good. Unfortunately, so far, I see no one has built a custom rom and souped this puppy up.

If I had to buy one of these today, it would be a Nook Color because of the screen primarily. If the PE could have an improved tablet screen it would win. If the VB730 gets a smoother and slicker rom implementation it could win because of it's expanded capabilities like HDMI and the camera (skype video is a big issue with me).

If you like the feel of quality then the NC or PE are your devices - and maybe the Kindle Fire will make all of this totally irrelevant as if someone gets a custom rom onto the fire, it should be the tablet of choice for most (I think).

DianNC · 10-26-2011, 02:12 PM

I'm happy with my NC and PE. I need to root the NC, just haven't done it from laziness.

The PE for $80 was a steal -- I'm loving this little gadget!

The Kindle Fire not having a card slot was the dealbreaker for me.

Franky · 10-26-2011, 02:56 PM

I bought myself a Notionink Adam. Im serious impressed with it. Very funtional. My eDGe is still superb to it, simply becaus of the dual screen. i find this still the best. Unfortunatey we wont get any software updates anymore. I tried to find someone at tabletrom to take a look at it. Maybe im lucky to find some guys to make an update.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
eDGe Firmware Updates für enTourage eDGe und Pocket eDGe	beachwanderer	Andere Lesegeräte	3	07-25-2011 04:31 AM
Buy Buying M-Edge Touring Sleeve for the enTourage eDGe	thinkpad	Flea Market	0	11-23-2010 01:11 PM
Screen alternatives	gastan	General Discussions	10	07-15-2010 12:37 AM
Alternatives for lighting?	Corrective	Sony Reader	9	06-05-2008 11:57 AM
Mobipocket Alternatives?	Louisk	iRex	4	08-24-2007 03:29 PM

07-21-2011, 04:38 AM	#62
Filark Armed with a smile :) Posts: 1,421 Karma: 2463560 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California, USA Device: enTourage eDGe & Pocket eDGe, Samsung Galaxy Note II	Good luck out in the cold, cruel world, remedy! Here's the first tablet (not ereader) since the eDGe that kinda excites my interest: http://shop.lenovo.com/us/products/tablets/thinkpad/. Don't know if I'd want to do much reading on it, but it looks really nice (in theory, anyway) for everything else! Even comes with Netflix!

07-22-2011, 02:59 AM	#63
Last_of_the_PEs Groupie Posts: 192 Karma: 34 Join Date: May 2011 Device: Entourage PE	I'd like to spend some time with the new HP tablet running WebOS. I like my Palm Pre Plus, running WebOS 1. I bet 3 is really good. And I'm pretty fed up with Android. The whole "app doesn't run on my device" and "you can't have market" is really stupid The Android interface is not intuitive to me, and if you're going to tack something on top of Linux, just let it run LINUX.

07-23-2011, 03:53 PM	#67
sarah11918 Tablet Enthusiast Posts: 335 Karma: 30400 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Aura One (formerly: Asus Eee Note, enTourage eDGe EE, Nokia N810)	Yes, that's the EEE note EA800 that I have. What I thought would be heavy was your LE1700 (not the EEE note). My Motion Computing tablet is definitely a 2-hander (or a 2-armer) for carrying around. Maybe I'm overestimating the weight of the LE1700... I'll look it up now.

10-26-2011, 01:10 PM	#68
AmericanDane Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Pocket Edge	I just received a Viewsonic Viewbook. So as comparisons I have a pocket edge (ermine), Nook Color (CM7.1), gTablet (C&C 2.2 1.5) and the new Viewbook 730. Maybe I'll get the motivation to do a thorough comparison of the 7" devices, but here's what i noticed so far: The VB730 is the poorest build of the 3 7" devices above. In shape and format it's very similar to the Nook Color but not nearly as solid. The Edge can't be beat for carrying around and banging around. The VB730 has 4 things (that I know of so far) the Nook Color doesn't: 1. A camera. 2. HDMI output. 3. You can use a stylus to draw on pictures - although this might be more of a software thing as I'm not sure what kind of screen the VB730 has. 4. Fully functioning Bluetooth. The Nook Color has things the VB730 doesn't have: 1. That higher res, beautiful, IPS screen. 2. A very active development community. 3. multi-touch, smooth as silk. The Pocket Edge has things neither of these devices have: 1. separate ink reader. 2. Best packaging and case in the world. 3. Best wireless signal of the 3. But the edge has some weaknesses and the biggest has to be the screen on the tablet side. I was really looking forward to the VB730 but, at this point, I'm a little disappointed. Viewsonic, as they did with the g Tablet, took a pretty good piece of hardward and managed to get some high school kids to build the firmware for it. Ok, that's an exaggeration, but, seriously, even though it's 2.2 android and pretty modern hardware, the applications it comes with seem clunky. To be fair, the Nook Color offered nothing other than reading and a crippled email capability in stock, and even the PE stock software isn't very good. Unfortunately, so far, I see no one has built a custom rom and souped this puppy up. If I had to buy one of these today, it would be a Nook Color because of the screen primarily. If the PE could have an improved tablet screen it would win. If the VB730 gets a smoother and slicker rom implementation it could win because of it's expanded capabilities like HDMI and the camera (skype video is a big issue with me). If you like the feel of quality then the NC or PE are your devices - and maybe the Kindle Fire will make all of this totally irrelevant as if someone gets a custom rom onto the fire, it should be the tablet of choice for most (I think).

10-26-2011, 02:12 PM	#69
DianNC Banned Posts: 1,431 Karma: 5222495 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Nook Color, Entourage Pocket Edge, iPod Touch 5th Gen	I'm happy with my NC and PE. I need to root the NC, just haven't done it from laziness. The PE for $80 was a steal -- I'm loving this little gadget! The Kindle Fire not having a card slot was the dealbreaker for me.

10-26-2011, 02:56 PM	#70
Franky Nameless Being	I bought myself a Notionink Adam. Im serious impressed with it. Very funtional. My eDGe is still superb to it, simply becaus of the dual screen. i find this still the best. Unfortunatey we wont get any software updates anymore. I tried to find someone at tabletrom to take a look at it. Maybe im lucky to find some guys to make an update.

Advert

Advert