![]() |
#91 |
Guru
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 914
Karma: 3410461
Join Date: May 2004
Device: Kindle Touch
|
![]()
History has shown many times that there ain't no security through obscurity. If their DRM system has a bug, it'll be cracked, no matter whether it's open-source or not (in the latter case crackers will use tools such as IDA to reveal the underlying code). If Sony truly wants to convince us and their publisher partners that their system is fool-proof, they better make sure their system is bug-free and perhaps analyzed by some respected cryptologists.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#92 | |
Jah Blessed
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 1,295
Karma: 1373
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: The Netherlands
Device: iPod Touch
|
Quote:
As long as they open the BBeB spec, there will be some savvy coder who'll write a library for it. (In fact, there already are BBeB tools.) This is not rocket science. Besides, I can't imagine Sony embracing OSS all of a sudden. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
Advert | |
|
![]() |
#93 | |
Guru
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 914
Karma: 3410461
Join Date: May 2004
Device: Kindle Touch
|
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#94 |
eink fanatic
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 2,022
Karma: 4924
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Germany
Device: STAReBOOK, iRex Iliad, Sony 505, Kindle 2
|
a bit OT, but still interesting:
has anyone ever seen what kind of "cover" the Iliad uses? I've only ever seen it open...I have no idea where the cover is attached, what it weighs, whether you can "fold it back" or have to take it off...I hope it works like hte Hanlins cover...that seems to be rather well done judging from the V8 videos. A device with a touchscreen is always a bit of a problem...screen protectors are always important there in my opinion...and transporting it without "hardcover" would probably not be a good idea... ![]() If I decide to get the Ilead I certainly hope brando will make screen-protectors for them...I simply love their "no-glue" solution and their simply excellent and tough foils. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#95 | |||
Wizard
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 1,018
Karma: 67827
Join Date: Jan 2005
Device: PocketBook Era
|
Quote:
If they would have written the software in a cross-platform language - like Java - then they would be able to get 100% of the market instead of 80% (which is closer to the real Windows market). Quote:
Quote:
|
|||
![]() |
![]() |
Advert | |
|
![]() |
#96 |
eink fanatic
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 2,022
Karma: 4924
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Germany
Device: STAReBOOK, iRex Iliad, Sony 505, Kindle 2
|
Just a suggestion:
Why not compile a list of Questions we all have about the new readers (Iliad, Sony and Hanlin V2) and them send them to the companies in the name of the Forum... Maybe that is a good way to get answers from people like iRex? If they see there is interest from a larger audience they might be more willing to reply. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#97 | |
Addict
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 260
Karma: 4256
Join Date: Feb 2006
Device: SHARP Zaurus C1000
|
Quote:
I believe you didn't mean to refer only to linux communities so tot I should clarify that open-source can benefit not just linux community but also other coding communities. ![]() |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#98 | |
Addict
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 260
Karma: 4256
Join Date: Feb 2006
Device: SHARP Zaurus C1000
|
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#99 | |
Fully Converged
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 18,175
Karma: 14021202
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Switzerland
Device: Too many to count here.
|
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#100 | |
Uebermensch
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 2,583
Karma: 1094606
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Italy
Device: Kindle
|
Quote:
![]() |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#101 |
Groupie
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 155
Karma: 1044459
Join Date: Jul 2007
Device: prs-500
|
So now that the Sony reader can be had for $50 from a USA credit card, seems like the $750 iliad's fate is umm... questionable?
F. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#102 |
Addicted to Porting
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 1,697
Karma: 7194
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Device: iRex iLiad, Nokia 770, Samsung i760
|
The Sony reader and iLiad are definitely marketed at different audiences. For those who want an iLiad, the price of the sony really don't have any impact on their decision.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#103 |
Zealot
![]() Posts: 131
Karma: 11
Join Date: Jun 2007
Device: Kindle DX Graphite (had Illiad)
|
Amnd the Sony is US only.
The rest of the world will also use the Iliad. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#104 |
Resident Curmudgeon
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 79,786
Karma: 146391129
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts
Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3
|
Yes, I agree that the ilIad and Sony are two different markets. If you want a reader just for reading books, the Sony is better. But the iLiad is better at PDF and it does a lot more. So before you choose, make sure you know what it is you want to do so you get the correct device for your needs. And the iLiad will read books just fine too using MobiPocket.
Do MobiPocket books have line spaces since it was origianlly for PDA type small screens? |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#105 | ||
eBook Enthusiast
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 85,545
Karma: 93383099
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: UK
Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6
|
Quote:
![]() Quote:
|
||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
![]() |
||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Where did you first hear about the Sony Reader or iRex Iliad? | Bob Russell | Lounge | 47 | 09-11-2007 06:40 PM |
Sony Reader Vs iRex iLiad - viewing figures | pdam | iRex | 19 | 11-28-2006 04:45 PM |
Hacks for iRex iLiad and Sony Reader round-up | Alexander Turcic | News | 10 | 10-24-2006 05:43 AM |
M-edge cases for the iRex Iliad and Sony Reader now available | CommanderROR | iRex | 0 | 10-22-2006 03:30 PM |
More images of the iRex iLiad e-book reader | Alexander Turcic | iRex | 11 | 03-10-2006 01:02 AM |