Lets Just say...

Indigo Ink · 04-26-2008, 11:23 PM

So was the title catchy..

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Hi everyone

Well, I have been lurking around for a month now and was thinking that I would join once I have an e-ink device. But with forum like this one it's hard to resist.

Besides, thanks, to the mouth watering info posted on the forum (about the possible release of larger, cheaper readers being available later in the year) I have decided to wait.
Also being in India, none

of these readers are available to me and thus it would be a while (after I decide which one I want) I could get my brother, who is in the US, to get one for me.

This does not mean that I am new to the e-readers as such. As you can see from my profile, I have an ebookman, which is a lcd 5 inch reader that supports .prc. The only problem is that it runs on 2 AAA batteries, has a lcd screen and thus runs out of battery pretty fast - which is a pain and makes the reader "expensive". If you leave it without the battery the contents including the OS are wiped off which means you need to sync it everytime you want to use it. As a result I use it much less than I would like to use it.
Anyone else has any experience with ebookman?

cheers

Indigo

NatCh · 04-26-2008, 11:28 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, Indigo Ink!

I don't have any experience with the ebookman, but I do remember seeing them in stores.

Have you looked at the Cybook? I was under the impression that they shipped world-wide, but perhaps I'm mistaken there.

You may still be able to get one through NAEB, even if Cybook won't ship to you.

NatCh · 04-26-2008, 11:30 PM

Sorry, this is the proper link to NAEB's storefront: http://store.naebllc.com/

Indigo Ink · 04-26-2008, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

Welcome to MobileRead, Indigo Ink!

I don't have any experience with the ebookman, but I do remember seeing them in stores.

Have you looked at the Cybook? I was under the impression that they shipped world-wide, but perhaps I'm mistaken there.

You may still be able to get one through NAEB, even if Cybook won't ship to you.

Thanks NatCh!

Yes 'import by mail' route is always open, that is, in theory. But I have a mortifying fear of the Customs department and the import duties and procedures they impose on things electronic that come by post. So I prefer 'in person' imports. And since I am waiting for the new products to appear before I take the plunge sadly its wait, wait and more wait for the time being.

NatCh · 04-26-2008, 11:47 PM

Ah, yes, I see your dilemma.

A word on waiting: past experience suggests that new e-ink devices don't launch "on schedule" so you may have a longer wait than you're expecting right now, just so you're aware.

Indigo Ink · 04-26-2008, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

Ah, yes, I see your dilemma.

A word on waiting: past experience suggests that new e-ink devices don't launch "on schedule" so you may have a longer wait than you're expecting right now, just so you're aware.

Will wait patiently till

I hope

After that I can't promise

NatCh · 04-26-2008, 11:59 PM

They might be out by then.

MickeyC · 04-27-2008, 07:37 AM

Hi Indigo and welcome to the Forum. The wait for an ebook reader may be worth it. I was all set to splurge on a Sony 500 back in June of 07 but for a variety of reasons had to hold off. Then the 505 came out and I got one in January and it was worth the wait.

Indigo Ink · 04-27-2008, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cassidym

Hi Indigo and welcome to the Forum. The wait for an ebook reader may be worth it. I was all set to splurge on a Sony 500 back in June of 07 but for a variety of reasons had to hold off. Then the 505 came out and I got one in January and it was worth the wait.

Shall follow your example!! because I really like your signature line

04-26-2008, 11:23 PM	#1
Indigo Ink The curious one! Posts: 82 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: India Device: Kindle 3, Nook, Ebookman 901	Lets Just say... So was the title catchy... Hi everyone Well, I have been lurking around for a month now and was thinking that I would join once I have an e-ink device. But with forum like this one it's hard to resist. Besides, thanks, to the mouth watering info posted on the forum (about the possible release of larger, cheaper readers being available later in the year) I have decided to wait. Also being in India, none of these readers are available to me and thus it would be a while (after I decide which one I want) I could get my brother, who is in the US, to get one for me. This does not mean that I am new to the e-readers as such. As you can see from my profile, I have an ebookman, which is a lcd 5 inch reader that supports .prc. The only problem is that it runs on 2 AAA batteries, has a lcd screen and thus runs out of battery pretty fast - which is a pain and makes the reader "expensive". If you leave it without the battery the contents including the OS are wiped off which means you need to sync it everytime you want to use it. As a result I use it much less than I would like to use it. Anyone else has any experience with ebookman? cheers Indigo

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04-26-2008, 11:28 PM	#2
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Welcome to MobileRead, Indigo Ink! I don't have any experience with the ebookman, but I do remember seeing them in stores. Have you looked at the Cybook? I was under the impression that they shipped world-wide, but perhaps I'm mistaken there. You may still be able to get one through NAEB, even if Cybook won't ship to you.

04-26-2008, 11:30 PM	#3
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Sorry, this is the proper link to NAEB's storefront: http://store.naebllc.com/

04-26-2008, 11:47 PM	#5
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Ah, yes, I see your dilemma. A word on waiting: past experience suggests that new e-ink devices don't launch "on schedule" so you may have a longer wait than you're expecting right now, just so you're aware.

04-26-2008, 11:59 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 might be out by then.

04-27-2008, 07:37 AM	#8
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi Indigo and welcome to the Forum. The wait for an ebook reader may be worth it. I was all set to splurge on a Sony 500 back in June of 07 but for a variety of reasons had to hold off. Then the 505 came out and I got one in January and it was worth the wait.

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