Would you buy a new device right now? - Page 2

Gogolo · 12-21-2009, 05:08 AM

I wait for plastic substrat e-ink. Thinner, lighter and unbreakable devices.

nwinter · 12-21-2009, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ficbot

All of my current books could be easily converted with Calibre and it would pretty much be business as usual for me, except that I could read French books and use the read to me feature. I also am interested in getting a newspaper wirelessly delivered to me every morning. .

How does that work? I have a Sony and am unable to convert the books from my Sony to my new Kindle DX ( which I adore) or just dont know how. Love to know how its done please. Pm's are fine.

Natalie

pwarren · 12-21-2009, 05:31 AM

If there was another 8" device out there that I could buy for less than $400 AUD I'd get it, assuming it had better battery life than my iliad (not hard I know!) and full epub support.

But, sadly, there isn't, I've found that 6" is just barely manageable, 5" is too small, and 10" is too big for my reading habits. my 8" iliad is perfect.

So, my deciding factor is the screen size at the moment. The newer iRex thingo might do the trick but I have a feeling if it ever actually gets sold, it'll be for a fair bit more than the $400.

So for now, I'm sticking with the iLiad.

Sweetpea · 12-21-2009, 05:40 AM

Yes, I would. I really like the Boox, and it has touch screen. Or a tablet, 10", running Win7 or WinXP for the Kindle App and National Geographic Magazine. (and everything else I might be able to run on it!)

amjbrown · 12-21-2009, 06:36 AM

When Sony combine the clarity of my old 505 with the functionality of my new 600, they'll enjoy selling me my third eBook Reader.

I love Apple, and I will buy the rumoured tablet almost regardless of what it does or where it is pitched at - but I will use it for internet, movies, music and game. eInk is my very strong preference for relaxed enjoyment of books.

amjb

Ea · 12-21-2009, 08:02 AM

I'm happy that I upgraded/replaced my Sony 505 for a Kindle in October (mainly for the dictionary reason), but if it was right now, I'd probably wait a few more months and see what happens.

I'm also really happy with the Wikipedia lookup, and the physical keyboard for notetaking, and the overall slightly larger fotprint of the device that gives you something to hold on to, which is more comfortable.

BTW, I don't think that the text-to-speech would work that great with French. It has an English accent - so French read aloud in a English machine-accent? I just tried now with a Danish book

Mostly unintelligeble. How do you think it would work with those French accents

kennyc · 12-21-2009, 08:39 AM

I think there are big things in store for ebook readers in 2010. I'm looking forward to seeing the Que, the Sony 900 and I suspect Amazon will have something for us as well. I don't expect color e-ink to become affordable nor oled, but will be interested in seeing what comes up. For now I'm very happy with my 505 and my K2.

A4- · 12-21-2009, 08:43 AM

For now I'm really happy with my reader.

I'm going to buy a new one when the refresh speed increases significantly, and becomes more like a tablet then only a reading device. Reading will still be it's main purpose tho.

8" will probably be my ideal size for a while especially when ereaders become multi-purpose.

Latinandgreek · 12-21-2009, 09:06 AM

I love my Sony 505. I have no need for a multipurpose ebook reader (I don't even use the mp3 function on mine), but I would like to eventually buy a second reader with a larger screen and a wacom touch screen (or any sort of touch screen that I can mark-up and does not affect the quality of the screen), as I translate a lot of texts which I would like to be able to write notes on; a keyboard would be of no use, as I don't exclusively latin-based letters. I would also like to be able to mark-up journal articles and such; I can read journal articles just fine on my 6 inch screen, but I think that I would need at least an 8 inch screen to have enough room for notes. As it is, I write my notes in a notebook that I keep in my purse along with my reader. I would like to see Sony or Amazon come up with a larger screen with a stylus, as I can see that the DR1000 has had some mixed reviews and is very pricey. The 9.7 inch screen that pocketbook has announced looks appealing, however I think I will wait until there are a few larger screened devices out there until I pick one up. If only the upcoming Sony 900 were a little larger...

caxandra · 12-21-2009, 09:12 AM

Got on the ebook train two months ago and ate all I could until I decided quickly on the iriver story.
No internet there, but then no problems with that either =)
The screen is good enough to read from
The mp3 works nicely
Writing works just fine, just notes, and reminders so far...
But the irritating thing, no fun things to buy for it.
Only one case/bag is out there.
All the others are way ahead there...

But I had it for almost a month and I'm so happy!
I read a lot, if I can a book or two a day, commuter.
So I acctually already "saved" some money.
The device cost 2700 sek and a paperback is about 65 sek.
Downloaded legally about 30 books and bought antoher 9. so...
39 books x 65 sek is 2535 sek.
So a couple of more boks this week and I'm home!
Read more, smoke less and there, another 1400 sek.

So yes, in my position a buy was reallly smart =)

But I guess that next year the ebooks will explode!
So when I finally break mine I will be able to get another cheap in two years or so with all the goodies inside =)

LDBoblo · 12-21-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by caxandra

But I guess that next year the ebooks will explode!
So when I finally break mine I will be able to get another cheap in two years or so with all the goodies inside =)

I think it would be funny if they actually did explode (faulty batteries or some other problem).
I do hope that 2010 or 2011 sees the end of the stagnant e-ink phase, and quality devices can make today's offerings obsolete enough to be had at garage sales for $20usd, like you can find with old scientific calculators.

kjk · 12-21-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

I think there are big things in store for ebook readers in 2010.

Definitely.

pilotbob · 12-21-2009, 10:01 AM

If money were no object... yes... I would buy...

2 Kindle2s. 1 to replace my K1 and a Kindle for the spousal unit.

1 DR1000S for technical and work documents.

2. DR1000S for each of my kids in college.

1 Sony 600... cause it looks cool and I could read library books on it without playing the "liberate" game.

But, since I have yet to win the powerball this month... I will not be buying any more readers at this time. The Kindle Classic does what I need.

BOb

ficbot · 12-21-2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nwinter

How does that work? I have a Sony and am unable to convert the books from my Sony to my new Kindle DX ( which I adore) or just dont know how. Love to know how its done please. Pm's are fine.

Depends on what format you have. If it is a commercial ebook in epub or something like this, you will have to remove the DRM and the Calibre can convert it. If it is a freebie from here, you can download the new format or ave Calibre convert the file you already have. All of my books are either liberated epub/ereader converted to HTML, or else unencrypted LRF from Fictionwise multiformat books or downloads here. So for me easy to convert.

Latinandgreek · 12-21-2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

If money were no object... yes... I would buy...

2 Kindle2s. 1 to replace my K1 and a Kindle for the spousal unit.

1 DR1000S for technical and work documents.

2. DR1000S for each of my kids in college.

1 Sony 600... cause it looks cool and I could read library books on it without playing the "liberate" game.

But, since I have yet to win the powerball this month... I will not be buying any more readers at this time. The Kindle Classic does what I need.

BOb

Ah yes, If money were no object I would also get a DR1000S for my translations / journal articles, a Sony 900 because it looks awesome all round and a Kindle DX for PDF's and for the occasional novel. Also a few Sony 300's to give as gifts to friends and family. And a maybe a Pocketpro.
I have to admit, however, that even after acquiring all that with my imaginary money I believe that the Sony 505 would probably be the reader most found in my purse

As it stands, I don't believe that I will be purchasing a new reader for another few years. Now, if someone were to get me one as a present, however....

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12-21-2009, 05:08 AM	#16
Gogolo Addict Posts: 353 Karma: 92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: DR1000S, Nook ST (rooted), Kobo Aura one (ksm)	I wait for plastic substrat e-ink. Thinner, lighter and unbreakable devices.

12-21-2009, 05:31 AM	#18
pwarren Connoisseur Posts: 95 Karma: 186186 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canberra, Australia Device: Irex Iliad (Dead), EcoReader (Smashed screen), Kobo Touch	If there was another 8" device out there that I could buy for less than $400 AUD I'd get it, assuming it had better battery life than my iliad (not hard I know!) and full epub support. But, sadly, there isn't, I've found that 6" is just barely manageable, 5" is too small, and 10" is too big for my reading habits. my 8" iliad is perfect. So, my deciding factor is the screen size at the moment. The newer iRex thingo might do the trick but I have a feeling if it ever actually gets sold, it'll be for a fair bit more than the $400. So for now, I'm sticking with the iLiad.

12-21-2009, 05:40 AM	#19
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	Yes, I would. I really like the Boox, and it has touch screen. Or a tablet, 10", running Win7 or WinXP for the Kindle App and National Geographic Magazine. (and everything else I might be able to run on it!)

12-21-2009, 06:36 AM	#20
amjbrown Addict Posts: 322 Karma: 1231044 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London, UK Device: Kindle Oasis 3, Kindle app on the iPhone	When Sony combine the clarity of my old 505 with the functionality of my new 600, they'll enjoy selling me my third eBook Reader. I love Apple, and I will buy the rumoured tablet almost regardless of what it does or where it is pitched at - but I will use it for internet, movies, music and game. eInk is my very strong preference for relaxed enjoyment of books. amjb

12-21-2009, 08:02 AM	#21
Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	I'm happy that I upgraded/replaced my Sony 505 for a Kindle in October (mainly for the dictionary reason), but if it was right now, I'd probably wait a few more months and see what happens. I'm also really happy with the Wikipedia lookup, and the physical keyboard for notetaking, and the overall slightly larger fotprint of the device that gives you something to hold on to, which is more comfortable. BTW, I don't think that the text-to-speech would work that great with French. It has an English accent - so French read aloud in a English machine-accent? I just tried now with a Danish book Mostly unintelligeble. How do you think it would work with those French accents

12-21-2009, 08:39 AM	#22
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	I think there are big things in store for ebook readers in 2010. I'm looking forward to seeing the Que, the Sony 900 and I suspect Amazon will have something for us as well. I don't expect color e-ink to become affordable nor oled, but will be interested in seeing what comes up. For now I'm very happy with my 505 and my K2.

12-21-2009, 08:43 AM	#23
A4- Connoisseur Posts: 84 Karma: 1110 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Netherlands Device: iRex iLiad v2	For now I'm really happy with my reader. I'm going to buy a new one when the refresh speed increases significantly, and becomes more like a tablet then only a reading device. Reading will still be it's main purpose tho. 8" will probably be my ideal size for a while especially when ereaders become multi-purpose.

12-21-2009, 09:06 AM	#24
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	I love my Sony 505. I have no need for a multipurpose ebook reader (I don't even use the mp3 function on mine), but I would like to eventually buy a second reader with a larger screen and a wacom touch screen (or any sort of touch screen that I can mark-up and does not affect the quality of the screen), as I translate a lot of texts which I would like to be able to write notes on; a keyboard would be of no use, as I don't exclusively latin-based letters. I would also like to be able to mark-up journal articles and such; I can read journal articles just fine on my 6 inch screen, but I think that I would need at least an 8 inch screen to have enough room for notes. As it is, I write my notes in a notebook that I keep in my purse along with my reader. I would like to see Sony or Amazon come up with a larger screen with a stylus, as I can see that the DR1000 has had some mixed reviews and is very pricey. The 9.7 inch screen that pocketbook has announced looks appealing, however I think I will wait until there are a few larger screened devices out there until I pick one up. If only the upcoming Sony 900 were a little larger...

12-21-2009, 09:12 AM	#25
caxandra Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sweden, Strängnäs Device: iriver Story	Got on the ebook train two months ago and ate all I could until I decided quickly on the iriver story. No internet there, but then no problems with that either =) The screen is good enough to read from The mp3 works nicely Writing works just fine, just notes, and reminders so far... But the irritating thing, no fun things to buy for it. Only one case/bag is out there. All the others are way ahead there... But I had it for almost a month and I'm so happy! I read a lot, if I can a book or two a day, commuter. So I acctually already "saved" some money. The device cost 2700 sek and a paperback is about 65 sek. Downloaded legally about 30 books and bought antoher 9. so... 39 books x 65 sek is 2535 sek. So a couple of more boks this week and I'm home! Read more, smoke less and there, another 1400 sek. So yes, in my position a buy was reallly smart =) But I guess that next year the ebooks will explode! So when I finally break mine I will be able to get another cheap in two years or so with all the goodies inside =)

12-21-2009, 10:01 AM	#28
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	If money were no object... yes... I would buy... 2 Kindle2s. 1 to replace my K1 and a Kindle for the spousal unit. 1 DR1000S for technical and work documents. 2. DR1000S for each of my kids in college. 1 Sony 600... cause it looks cool and I could read library books on it without playing the "liberate" game. But, since I have yet to win the powerball this month... I will not be buying any more readers at this time. The Kindle Classic does what I need. BOb