Pending e-book devices.

VillageReader · 12-06-2006, 02:22 PM

Ten. Ten!

"...around ten makers have been developing e-books, including Sipix, E-Ink, Kent Displays, iRex Technologies, Prime View International (PVI) and Sony..."

http://www.digitimes.com/displays/a20061206PD211.html

yvanleterrible · 12-06-2006, 02:24 PM

You mean ebook readers?

VillageReader · 12-07-2006, 06:08 AM

That was a direct cut and past from the link. They said e-books, but meant readers. I think Digitimes may be published in Taiwan - most likely a translation issue.

cervezas · 12-11-2006, 01:25 AM

eRead's new one looks interesting: EInk display and only $400: http://www.linuxdevices.com/articles/AT5277698708.html

NatCh · 12-11-2006, 11:33 AM

Wow, that story has actual information!

nekokami · 12-11-2006, 04:18 PM

Yes, but how accurate can we assume the information is? The same source claims the iLiad batteries are good for a week at three hours of reading per day. That was part of the original marketing claim by iRex, but linuxdevices.com doesn't appear to be checking those claims very carefully. They are probably right on the main specs, but I'd be hesitant to assume they've got all the details.

That being said, yes, at least they seem to have more than "it's thin and light!"

I still don't think the functionality is worth the price they're quoting, but it's nice to have a little more info.

NatCh · 12-11-2006, 05:01 PM

They also managed not to note that the Sony Reader is a Linux device.

But at this stage, I agree, more info is welcome, even if we have to mark it "unconfirmed."

12-06-2006, 02:22 PM	#1
VillageReader Evangelist Posts: 430 Karma: 2718 Join Date: May 2006 Device: Iliad	Pending e-book devices. Ten. Ten! "...around ten makers have been developing e-books, including Sipix, E-Ink, Kent Displays, iRex Technologies, Prime View International (PVI) and Sony..." http://www.digitimes.com/displays/a20061206PD211.html Last edited by VillageReader; 12-07-2006 at 06:09 AM.

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12-06-2006, 02:24 PM	#2
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	You mean ebook readers?

12-07-2006, 06:08 AM	#3
VillageReader Evangelist Posts: 430 Karma: 2718 Join Date: May 2006 Device: Iliad	That was a direct cut and past from the link. They said e-books, but meant readers. I think Digitimes may be published in Taiwan - most likely a translation issue.

12-11-2006, 01:25 AM	#4
cervezas palm & java hacker Posts: 52 Karma: 251 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Manitou Springs, CO Device: Visor, T3, i500, iQue ...	eRead's new one looks interesting: EInk display and only $400: http://www.linuxdevices.com/articles/AT5277698708.html

12-11-2006, 11:33 AM	#5
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Wow, that story has actual information!

12-11-2006, 04:18 PM	#6
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	Yes, but how accurate can we assume the information is? The same source claims the iLiad batteries are good for a week at three hours of reading per day. That was part of the original marketing claim by iRex, but linuxdevices.com doesn't appear to be checking those claims very carefully. They are probably right on the main specs, but I'd be hesitant to assume they've got all the details. That being said, yes, at least they seem to have more than "it's thin and light!" I still don't think the functionality is worth the price they're quoting, but it's nice to have a little more info.

12-11-2006, 05:01 PM	#7
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	They also managed not to note that the Sony Reader is a Linux device. But at this stage, I agree, more info is welcome, even if we have to mark it "unconfirmed."

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