09-22-2008, 01:07 PM | #76 |
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09-22-2008, 01:16 PM | #78 | |
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However, iRex has the source closed for a lot of important programs. The contentlister controls and listens for hardware key presses amongst other things. It's possible to replace everything on the iLiad down to the kernel and drivers, but it's not easy. |
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09-22-2008, 01:37 PM | #79 |
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I am thrilled about this! Yeah, not the price so much but all the features - yes! Here's hoping bluetooth can use a bt keyboard (just happen to have one ).
Also hoping that SD capacity they talk about is just what comes with the machine. I have gigabytes of research PDFs and it would be great if I didn't have to switch them out. Not a big big deal, of course, for something that allows me to no longer have to read PDFs as printouts in binders. That is a biggie, for me! |
09-22-2008, 02:08 PM | #80 |
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What I forgot to mention (lot's I suppose) is the thinness of the device. It is maximum 11.9mm thick, thinner then a famous notebook.
Only problem, the standard iLiad is perfectly for reading in bed, the 1000 is too large. It surely is business oriented. |
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09-22-2008, 02:19 PM | #81 |
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Not easy for third party developers, but iRex should be able to do it. They've already got the new interface built for the Reader 1000, it shouldn't be too difficult to tie it to the hardware interrupts on an iLiad, if they wanted to. The question is, how much effort are they interested in putting in to the iLiads now. I'm hopeful, but we'll see.
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09-22-2008, 02:35 PM | #82 |
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If I were an editor I'd be all over this. How handy to be able to annotate right on the screen! And the connectivity, wifi and Bluetooth, would be handy as well. This is a great business device.
For casual reading, though, I prefer something more portable. |
09-22-2008, 03:15 PM | #83 | |
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As if it matters, Gizmodo seems less than impressed -
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Found here Personally, I am still in search of an ereader that can properly handle graphic novels, Manga and PDFs, and this is one good choice, but given present financial insecurities, I doubt I will be buying anything that pricey anytime soon. |
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09-22-2008, 03:24 PM | #84 |
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I will not buy a Digital Reader unless it provide suspend mode, compatible with large size SD&SDHC, deeper greyscale than iLiad. iLiad already cost me much, I can't afford to buy another similiar device just for its bigger screen.
Why I need more greyscale? I am using iLiad to read comics. 16 greyscale is fine, and I am satisfied. I think 32 greyscale will be better. Last edited by ericshliao; 09-22-2008 at 03:40 PM. |
09-22-2008, 03:25 PM | #85 |
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Any chance this thing can surf the web?
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09-22-2008, 03:42 PM | #89 |
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Been looking over iRex's site. Has anyone found a release date for the 1000SW? All I've found so far is the "will come later" line in the press release.
Wow, it's going to be tough not ordering one of the other models. I've waited for this sooo long! At least this will give me time to see what Sony has up their sleeve - and even Apple (Oct 14th) though I'm not really holding my breath for that tablet folks keep talking (=wishing) about. |
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Yeah, based on the comments there, they don't "get it" when it comes to eInk devices. They're basically comparing it to a laptop. Sounds like a much different audience than the people who hang out here.
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