08-22-2009, 12:07 AM | #16 |
reader
Posts: 6,975
Karma: 5183568
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Mississippi, USA
Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD
|
It does support pictures in RTF. I just tried the DOC reader and it worked OK (it also supported pictures).
|
08-22-2009, 12:18 AM | #17 | |
Has got to the black veil
Posts: 542
Karma: 2144168
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania
Device: Kobo Aura One, Kindle Paperwhite 2
|
Quote:
When I was preparing to buy my first dedicated device in December of 2007, I was torn between the Kindle and the Cybook Gen3. Both devices were the same price. I was concerned about the Kindle's proprietary format, but not enough to deter me. Both devices were on backorder at the time, and I kept going back and forth. Then I realized that the wireless connection on the Kindle went two ways. I was a little creeped out at the idea that there would be data mining going on of my reading habits. I ordered the Cybook and haven't regretted it. About the only advantage of a wireless connection I can see is that it facilitates impulse buying. And I do a lot of that anyway--if I'm near a computer, I hop on BoB or Fictionwise and buy a book, then download it later. It's easy and fast to do a copy and paste to an SD card and then pop it back into the Cybook. I personally don't think I would find the Kindle satisfactory for web surfing. I have a netbook and a smartphone for couch surfing, both of which provide a better web experience if not a necessarily fantastic one. |
|
Advert | |
|
08-22-2009, 12:45 AM | #18 | ||||
Grand Sorcerer
Posts: 19,832
Karma: 11844413
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Tampa, FL USA
Device: Kindle Touch
|
Quote:
So, once again the argument that WiFi precludes you from having a copy on your computer is, in my opinion, a moot argument and a rationalization. Quote:
There are still people today that won't shop on line. There are people that don't sign the back of their credit card because they think then someone can just copy it and buy something. Most off this is just fair of the unknown and lack of understanding. If you understand crytography and how the internet actually works you would know that it is safer to type your credit card into a reputable buy online store than giving it to a waiter at a restaurant. Quote:
Quote:
I still have seen no reason to NOT have WiFi/Wireless, other than the, it adds cost to the device argument which is or is not valid. How much will a WiFi chip add to the device? If you do have it you don't have to use it, of course.. unless USB is eliminated and I doubt that will happen. Sorry we are getting a bit off topic here. WiFi is NOT a feature of the pocket pro... but I expect that it if were you folks would still be buying it... and you might even use the feature. BOb |
||||
08-22-2009, 01:56 AM | #19 | |
Has got to the black veil
Posts: 542
Karma: 2144168
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania
Device: Kobo Aura One, Kindle Paperwhite 2
|
Quote:
I think it's funny when I'm tracked online. My interests are so eclectic they probably don't know what to do with me. I bought a Palm Pre when it came out and I spend some time at the Pre fan sites, and everywhere I go now I see Pre ads from Sprint. And I've already BOUGHT one! |
|
08-22-2009, 04:01 AM | #20 |
Connoisseur
Posts: 51
Karma: 42
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Grafenwoeher, Germany
Device: Amazon Kindle/Sony PRS 505
|
The only negatives I can think of for the WiFi is that it would probably cut your battery life down like it does in my phone(HP iPaq 910c). Which isn´t a real reason not to have a device with this capability, unless your going to the field and won´t have a wall socket available. But then again I´m sure they would be smart enough to put on and off sitch for the wiFi as well.
I have a kindle 1 and I am lucky because I havent had a chance to actually use amazons Whispernet, since I live roughly 4,000 miles away from the US. It is something I think about (removal of data by Amazon) and say I´m not a fan of it, However I´m pretty sure Amazon isn´t going around and taking everyones books for the hell of it as well. But honestly the kindle 1 is an all around great device to me, simply for the fact that the majority of books I read, I can purchase from Amazon. |
Advert | |
|
08-22-2009, 07:00 AM | #21 |
Grand Sorcerer
Posts: 7,171
Karma: 63764653
Join Date: Feb 2009
Device: Kobo Glo HD
|
IMO, it would be very useful to potential buyers and owners if you got rid of the fluff in your first post and concentrate on a simple/complete list of features. Simply list the formats it supports (does it support rtf, you missed it in your post), and what DRM it suppports. List what formats it supports for TTS, wether TTS works with DRMd content. What is the resolution? What languages does it support. What is the current firmware version? ...
Maybe provide a link to the wiki page that compares reading devices, a direct link to a full specifications web page, ... |
08-22-2009, 01:14 PM | #22 |
Evangelist
Posts: 440
Karma: 364
Join Date: May 2009
Location: New York
Device: EZ-Reader - Samsung Nook's- Nook S/T w/Glow - Kindle Fire - Nova 2
|
PowerPoint Files
I noticed that the EZ-Reader also supports PPT files, so I put a powerpoint presentation I was giving on my SD card and used it to reveiw the presentation while on the plane.
It did not support all the bells and whisltes but allowed me to conveniently review the presentation. |
08-22-2009, 06:08 PM | #23 | |
Suave Swabby, Savvy?
Posts: 1,602
Karma: 520350
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Harrison, ARrrr, USA - southern Ozark mountains
Device: Slate Blue PEZ (Astak Pocket Pro), CVSCX-9300 Quad-band watch phone
|
Quote:
Do you think its similar to OOOrg support of PPT? |
|
08-22-2009, 06:13 PM | #24 |
Evangelist
Posts: 440
Karma: 364
Join Date: May 2009
Location: New York
Device: EZ-Reader - Samsung Nook's- Nook S/T w/Glow - Kindle Fire - Nova 2
|
|
08-22-2009, 06:16 PM | #25 |
Suave Swabby, Savvy?
Posts: 1,602
Karma: 520350
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Harrison, ARrrr, USA - southern Ozark mountains
Device: Slate Blue PEZ (Astak Pocket Pro), CVSCX-9300 Quad-band watch phone
|
Open Office Org. sorry
|
08-22-2009, 06:19 PM | #26 |
Evangelist
Posts: 440
Karma: 364
Join Date: May 2009
Location: New York
Device: EZ-Reader - Samsung Nook's- Nook S/T w/Glow - Kindle Fire - Nova 2
|
|
08-22-2009, 06:33 PM | #27 |
Suave Swabby, Savvy?
Posts: 1,602
Karma: 520350
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Harrison, ARrrr, USA - southern Ozark mountains
Device: Slate Blue PEZ (Astak Pocket Pro), CVSCX-9300 Quad-band watch phone
|
I recently used the Open Office equivalent of PPT and it did read the file, however, the imbedded fonts didn't work right, and the text animation/movements were stuttery, not t mention no support for imbedded avi files.
Not sure if the PEZ will support any animation of any kind, though. Even text movement. However, How will the PEZ or EZ deal with imbedded fonts? |
08-23-2009, 09:17 AM | #28 | |
Evangelist
Posts: 440
Karma: 364
Join Date: May 2009
Location: New York
Device: EZ-Reader - Samsung Nook's- Nook S/T w/Glow - Kindle Fire - Nova 2
|
Quote:
There is definelty room for improvement and I think future firmware upgrades can address the short comings. IMO this is just another example of the Astak lines flexibilitly and demonstrates other uses for their reading devices. |
|
08-26-2009, 06:39 PM | #29 | |
Astak Director, Bus. Devl
Posts: 2,560
Karma: 2500000
Join Date: Apr 2008
Device: Astak Pocket PRO
|
Wi-Fi not a feature... yet!
Quote:
I have heard from the factory that Wi-Fi only adds about $18-$22 to a device. It is not a biggy. The forthcoming and long awaited (I know) EZ Reader Plus will supposedly offer Wi-Fi when it is released. However, it will not be simply Wi-Fi alone. I know the design of the body is changing to more futuristic; and knowing all the features the factory added on the Pocket PRO over the origional EZ Reader... I would imagine that they will update a lot of features while they are at it. This is conjecture on my part. |
|
09-04-2009, 08:49 PM | #30 |
Addict
Posts: 245
Karma: 55958
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: UK
Device: kindle oasis ( 2018) kindle Fire hd 10 ( 2017)
|
might be a dum question but will the 9" have all the features of the ezreader pocket pro
whats the time laps for this reader. also how come i cant find the pocket po on ebuyer or amazon for example ? |
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Does anyone have Pocket Pro and Sony Pocket? | Davimee | Astak EZReader | 10 | 05-05-2010 11:20 PM |
First issue with the Pocket Pro | kdf9511 | Astak EZReader | 4 | 02-18-2010 05:32 PM |
First thoughts on my new Pocket Pro | skoobwoman | Astak EZReader | 13 | 11-06-2009 03:23 PM |
What are the best fonts for the pocket pro? | yportne | Astak EZReader | 36 | 10-21-2009 02:45 AM |
pdf converted to epub file not working on my EZ Pocket Pro Pro | luvshihtzu | Astak EZReader | 2 | 10-20-2009 07:30 PM |