Opus Opus, a few first thoughts - Page 5

pilotbob · 09-24-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by EowynCarter

Welcome in reality, where things sometimes just... go wrong.

FYI, I'm not a two year old. I think Mr Murphy works for Bookeen if you look at their track record of delayed releases. Were not talking about a one time thing here.

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Originally Posted by EowynCarter

Ah, if just snapping your fingers could solve everything.

A bit touchy today?

BOb

EowynCarter · 09-24-2009, 03:00 PM

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I think Mr Murphy works for Bookeen if you look at their track record of delayed releases. Were not talking about a one time thing here.

The fact that Murphy's law is well know among the people working in programing and electronics is not a coincidence. And bookeen deal with with both, twice the trouble. I don't know about previous update, and well, i don't care !

And you think in other companies things never get delayed ? They just don't give a release date until things are done, so you don't know about delay. When you deal

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Yeah, I heard they implemented folder support as well...

They did ! Works a charm, i use it everyday

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FYI, I'm not a two year old.

Still, you're getting frustrated over what ? A delayed firmware update ? Not worth it.

pilotbob · 09-24-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by EowynCarter

Still, you're getting frustrated over what ? A delayed firmware update ? Not worth it.

I'm not frustrated in anyway. (I don't even have a bookeen device) I guess you took my comment more seriously than I really meant it.

BOb

EowynCarter · 09-25-2009, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

I'm not frustrated in anyway. (I don't even have a bookeen device) I guess you took my comment more seriously than I really meant it.

BOb

Oh, as you where posting there, i though you did have gen 3...

Grauheim · 09-25-2009, 08:12 AM

I got delivery of my Cybook Opus about a week ago. I'm very pleased with it.

Over all, I like the nice, clean design where the bulk of the reader is its screen. I was worried that it would have the same cheap feel that the CyBook 3 does, but despite the plastic case, it looks and feels great. The light weight is great for one-handed reading. I like the pouch that it ships with, and don't see any need to buy a cover.

I have a few nits, but none very serious.

For me, the page up/down buttons are on the wrong side. I like to hold the Opus in my left hand, but can't conveniently reach the buttons.
Navigating folders is a bit awkward. It's ok if you read linearly, but sometimes I like to flip back and forth between a couple of books in different folders. A "recently accessed books" view would be nice.
The device's portability has been a little over-stated. It's nice and light and fits happily into my knapsack or laptop case. But it's too big for pockets.
I found the accelerometer engaged at times I didn't intend, and wound up disabling it.
And of course I am now joining the ranks of people waiting for the firmware fix for the freeze-up problem. But I really can't complain too much here since I knew about it before I bought.

I can imagine one day getting a second reader with a larger screen, but for now am very happy with this one.

EowynCarter · 09-25-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Grauheim

[*] The device's portability has been a little over-stated. It's nice and light and fits happily into my knapsack or laptop case. But it's too big for pockets..

Putting e-ink device in you pocket is NOT a good idea. e-ink screens are glass and fragile. So handle your opus care.

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For me, the page up/down buttons are on the wrong side. I like to hold the Opus in my left hand, but can't conveniently reach the buttons.

Reallly ? I though it did reverse the buttons to "next" is up, and "back" is down.

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Navigating folders is a bit awkward. It's ok if you read linearly, but sometimes I like to flip back and forth between a couple of books in different folders. A "recently accessed books" view would be nice.

Navigating is not that easy, but can't find ideas to get it better.

HarryT · 09-25-2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Grauheim

For me, the page up/down buttons are on the wrong side. I like to hold the Opus in my left hand, but can't conveniently reach the buttons.

Turn it upside-down; the screen and the button functions will flip. That's why it has an accelerometer - so it can be used in either hand.

EowynCarter · 09-25-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Turn it upside-down; the screen and the button functions will flip. That's why it has an accelerometer - so it can be used in either hand.

Yeah, that one one the things that got me to buy an opus even when i had no plan of buying a new reader

tompe · 09-25-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by EowynCarter

Navigating is not that easy, but can't find ideas to get it better.

As was suggested, a recently accessed menu with the last 5 or so books would enhance it very much. All my pdf readers or editing programs on my N810 have this and it is very convenient and useful.

kennyc · 09-25-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Turn it upside-down; the screen and the button functions will flip. That's why it has an accelerometer - so it can be used in either hand.

ah-ha! I didn't realize that and was confused about how to use it left-handed.

Thanks Harry!

EowynCarter · 09-25-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

ah-ha! I didn't realize that and was confused about how to use it left-handed.

That one of the things i love with the opus. You can take it one hand, anyway you want

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As was suggested, a recently accessed menu with the last 5 or so books would enhance it very much. All my pdf readers or editing programs on my N810 have this and it is very convenient and useful.

I can't disagree it would be a plus

AnemicOak · 09-26-2009, 12:18 PM

I must say I'm much happier with the Opus on my second go around. This one doesn't have the stiff and noisy button. It's also only locked up once in reading three books, instead of 9 times in two and a half books (2 days). I might have just had a bum unit the first time.

sassanik · 09-26-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

I must say I'm much happier with the Opus on my second go around. This one doesn't have the stiff and noisy button. It's also only locked up once in reading three books, instead of 9 times in two and a half books (2 days). I might have just had a bum unit the first time.

That is good to know. I hope that the new one keeps on working better for you!

Amy

kennyc · 09-26-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

I must say I'm much happier with the Opus on my second go around. This one doesn't have the stiff and noisy button. It's also only locked up once in reading three books, instead of 9 times in two and a half books (2 days). I might have just had a bum unit the first time.

Wonderful!

09-25-2009, 08:12 AM	#65
Grauheim Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 200 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: Cybook Opus; HTC TyTN II	I got delivery of my Cybook Opus about a week ago. I'm very pleased with it. Over all, I like the nice, clean design where the bulk of the reader is its screen. I was worried that it would have the same cheap feel that the CyBook 3 does, but despite the plastic case, it looks and feels great. The light weight is great for one-handed reading. I like the pouch that it ships with, and don't see any need to buy a cover. I have a few nits, but none very serious. For me, the page up/down buttons are on the wrong side. I like to hold the Opus in my left hand, but can't conveniently reach the buttons. Navigating folders is a bit awkward. It's ok if you read linearly, but sometimes I like to flip back and forth between a couple of books in different folders. A "recently accessed books" view would be nice. The device's portability has been a little over-stated. It's nice and light and fits happily into my knapsack or laptop case. But it's too big for pockets. I found the accelerometer engaged at times I didn't intend, and wound up disabling it. And of course I am now joining the ranks of people waiting for the firmware fix for the freeze-up problem. But I really can't complain too much here since I knew about it before I bought. I can imagine one day getting a second reader with a larger screen, but for now am very happy with this one. Last edited by Grauheim; 09-25-2009 at 08:14 AM.

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AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	I must say I'm much happier with the Opus on my second go around. This one doesn't have the stiff and noisy button. It's also only locked up once in reading three books, instead of 9 times in two and a half books (2 days). I might have just had a bum unit the first time.

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