V3 in my hand - Page 9

JSWolf · 09-24-2007, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bojan

I see a lot of people complaining about the page turn speed on Hanlin, which is about 1.5 to 2 seconds max.

If you think this is slow, what would you say about Mobipocket reader on the iLiad with 2-3 seconds page turn speed!

That is about the same page turn speed as the Sony Reader using embedded font(s).

bojan · 09-24-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

That is about the same page turn speed as the Sony Reader using embedded font(s).

I see, but I suppose mobi format should be less complicated then pdf, and the iLiad has a better processor, so I just hope that they will do some optimization on this.
Will see how fast the Cybook can turn pages, because there is now excuse that the iLiad should not do it faster, even if that means dropping the java implementation.

DaleDe · 09-25-2007, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bojan

I see, but I suppose mobi format should be less complicated then pdf, and the iLiad has a better processor, so I just hope that they will do some optimization on this.
Will see how fast the Cybook can turn pages, because there is now excuse that the iLiad should not do it faster, even if that means dropping the java implementation.

Why would you think Mobi is less complicated? Mobi does not define a page like most readers do. It computes the data contents on the fly so when you turn a page it doesn't know where the page ends until it fills up. This may effect performance.

Dale

JSWolf · 09-26-2007, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaleDe

Why would you think Mobi is less complicated? Mobi does not define a page like most readers do. It computes the data contents on the fly so when you turn a page it doesn't know where the page ends until it fills up. This may effect performance.

Dale

Just saw a video of the Cybook Gen3 and the MobiPocket format is not limiting it's page turn speed. It gets right up there and does it fast. The V3 is a turtle in comparison.

THJahar · 09-26-2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Just saw a video of the Cybook Gen3 and the MobiPocket format is not limiting it's page turn speed. It gets right up there and does it fast. The V3 is a turtle in comparison.

I saw that video too, but i'm thinking that this is an apples to oranges comparison.
I'd love to see just a straight text file on both devices (not, pdf's, wols, or mobi)
to me that would give the clearest demonstration of what each devices page turn is.
Oh and yeh, file size no greater than 256k too.

JSWolf · 09-26-2007, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by THJahar

I saw that video too, but i'm thinking that this is an apples to oranges comparison.
I'd love to see just a straight text file on both devices (not, pdf's, wols, or mobi)
to me that would give the clearest demonstration of what each devices page turn is.
Oh and yeh, file size no greater than 256k too.

It is a fair comparison to compare Mobi format. Most people will be reading content in Mobi format. So while say a text file takes out the Mobi software, it still does not take out the inherent slowness in the V3's Mobi Software or OS or whatever the issue is.

dameuna · 09-30-2007, 09:27 PM

Fjell,

How quickly can you switch from one book to another? From your video on UTube, it appears you always must go back to the book list and choose that book. I assume that it goes back to where you left off? Is there a quicker way to switch between books. I do a lot of research where I am switching back and forth between books. I also get the same book in both English and another language, so that I can use them as dual language texts for learning that language.

Dameu

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Originally Posted by fjell_strom

Hey everybody, I've received my V3 and I've made a video featuring it on Youtube. Please tell me what you think concerning the Vizplex issue.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=gPBo81PPEwg

And a link to the Cybook video for comparison:

http://www.teleread.org/blog/?p=6889

Cheers all. Anyone have any other questions, now that I have the device?

JSWolf · 10-01-2007, 06:33 AM

Most readers will require you to go back to the menu to switch books. Not sure on the iLiad though.

DaleDe · 10-01-2007, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Most readers will require you to go back to the menu to switch books. Not sure on the iLiad though.

That is another feature I like about the eb1150. It has a button devoted to switching between two open books. There are lots of reasons for this feature.

Dale

MikeF74 · 10-01-2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DaleDe

That is another feature I like about the eb1150. It has a button devoted to switching between two open books. There are lots of reasons for this feature.

Is that like Alt-Tab in the Windows world? You can switch from your favorite novel back to a work-related document with the touch of button so your boss thinks you're hard at work?

LVD · 10-01-2007, 11:41 AM

On 1st of October sales lBook eReader V3 (VizPlex) in Ukraine have begun.
The device price - 350 Usd

lBook V3 differs from the Chinese brother the changed software and presence of an additional natural leather cover.

The review in Russian can be seen here:

http://doc.the-ebook.org/lBookeReaderV3&v=17kz

For a translation into English I recommend:

http://www.google.com/translate_t

DaleDe · 10-01-2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeF74

Is that like Alt-Tab in the Windows world? You can switch from your favorite novel back to a work-related document with the touch of button so your boss thinks you're hard at work?

Well, that is a use I hadn't even thought of. I use it to compare two versions of a book, such as a Bible or something I have converted using two different conversion tools. I also use to for Bible commentaries. Is is useful for folks that want to use multiple languages or just for a reading change of pace between a novel and other drier reading. It is also useful to return to a book if I go to the library view to check on something.

Dale

dameuna · 10-01-2007, 12:15 PM

How well does the V3 handle various page sizes in PDF files? When I open my PDF files on a PC in Acrobat and look at the properties, most are 8.5 x 11 inch. And they have blank space on the left and right border. Is the V3 smart enough to remove this border? And does it wrap long lines?

I attached a PDF file that is formatted for 8.5 x 11. I would greatly appreciate it if someone with a V3 would see how this looks on their reader.

I downloaded some PDF files from this site for the Sony Reader. They are all formatted for a 3.5 x 4.5 screen and have no blank border.

zdevil · 10-01-2007, 12:24 PM

I think V3 works in the same way as Sony Reader (with hacks) when it comes to text reflow in PDF. I have not much trouble reading well-formatted PDF documents with text reflow on V3.

dameuna · 10-02-2007, 02:04 PM

Miyami,

In the first picture can you read the tiny bottom line of text with no problem? In the fourth picture, can you read the wire colors and voltages on the right? If so, the resolution is great.

The pictures look great. Thanks for posting them.

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Originally Posted by miyami

My camera not good enough to make clear shot. Zoom in the picture may see clearer.

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10-01-2007, 06:33 AM	#128
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,796 Karma: 146391129 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Most readers will require you to go back to the menu to switch books. Not sure on the iLiad though.

10-01-2007, 11:41 AM	#131
LVD Connoisseur Posts: 64 Karma: 279 Join Date: Jun 2006	On 1st of October sales lBook eReader V3 (VizPlex) in Ukraine have begun. The device price - 350 Usd lBook V3 differs from the Chinese brother the changed software and presence of an additional natural leather cover. The review in Russian can be seen here: http://doc.the-ebook.org/lBookeReaderV3&v=17kz For a translation into English I recommend: http://www.google.com/translate_t

10-01-2007, 12:24 PM	#134
zdevil Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 19 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Sharp Zaurus SL-C3200, Hanlin V3	I think V3 works in the same way as Sony Reader (with hacks) when it comes to text reflow in PDF. I have not much trouble reading well-formatted PDF documents with text reflow on V3.

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