New guy with ONE question

ewayde · 08-01-2007, 01:13 PM

Hi all. I'm a geek who loves toys that can read content. My ppc6700 screen is getting a bit small for my eyes, so an ebook reader looks like the way to go. I am looking for one main feature though, and would like to know if any readers on the market can perform.

"Can any ebook reader search for words, phrases or filenames such as the windows "search" function can?"

I'd use the ebook reader for technical info as much as fiction and the search would be critical.

Thanks
ewayde

Nate the great · 08-01-2007, 02:04 PM

Only the Irex Iliad con do this.

BooksForABuck · 08-01-2007, 02:18 PM

Hi Ewade,
The eBookWise, offered by Fictionwise, can also search for text. While the eBookWise is older technology, I find it a useful tool. It's $139 for the unit plus a 64MB card at www.ebookwise.com.

Rob Preece
Publisher, www.BooksForABuck.com

HarryT · 08-01-2007, 02:57 PM

The Iliad is the only eInk reader on the market which has text input. All the other are pure "readers", with no input capabilities.

BooksForABuck · 08-01-2007, 07:35 PM

The Iliad is the only eInk reader on the market which has text input. All the other are pure "readers", with no input capabilities.
__________________
Harry

Correct. The eBookWise is not an eInk reader.

Rob Preece
Publisher, www.BooksForABuck.com

08-01-2007, 01:13 PM	#1
ewayde Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NOVA Device: Kindle	New guy with ONE question Hi all. I'm a geek who loves toys that can read content. My ppc6700 screen is getting a bit small for my eyes, so an ebook reader looks like the way to go. I am looking for one main feature though, and would like to know if any readers on the market can perform. "Can any ebook reader search for words, phrases or filenames such as the windows "search" function can?" I'd use the ebook reader for technical info as much as fiction and the search would be critical. Thanks ewayde

08-01-2007, 07:35 PM	#5
BooksForABuck Zealot Posts: 123 Karma: 150001 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Long Beach, CA Device: Color Nook, Kindle 2, Palm III, eBookWise, HP Jornada	text input The Iliad is the only eInk reader on the market which has text input. All the other are pure "readers", with no input capabilities. __________________ Harry Correct. The eBookWise is not an eInk reader. Rob Preece Publisher, www.BooksForABuck.com

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08-01-2007, 02:04 PM	#2
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	Only the Irex Iliad con do this.

08-01-2007, 02:18 PM	#3
BooksForABuck Zealot Posts: 123 Karma: 150001 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Long Beach, CA Device: Color Nook, Kindle 2, Palm III, eBookWise, HP Jornada	Hi Ewade, The eBookWise, offered by Fictionwise, can also search for text. While the eBookWise is older technology, I find it a useful tool. It's $139 for the unit plus a 64MB card at www.ebookwise.com. Rob Preece Publisher, www.BooksForABuck.com

08-01-2007, 02:57 PM	#4
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The Iliad is the only eInk reader on the market which has text input. All the other are pure "readers", with no input capabilities.

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