03-22-2016, 09:13 PM | #16 |
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I think you might consider the requirement of a pen as a pro if you're into speed reading. When I read I like my fingers to follow my eyes. It makes you read much faster and reduces the need to backtrack.
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03-23-2016, 09:41 AM | #18 | |
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It looks to me at least a little bit shady as well. I think I have enough positive experience with Booxter to know what I can and will expect. In Germany there is a proverb ("Nicht die Katze im Sack kaufen" - 'Don't buy the cat in the sack'). It translates roughly to 'Don't buy a pig in a poke.' Last edited by joblack; 03-23-2016 at 09:44 AM. |
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03-23-2016, 05:19 PM | #19 | |
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As an end user, i am feeling happy that there is competition I was just giving an example to prove my earlier point. I felt that they are deliberately trying to undermine Boox Max now that they are in competition. They have written reviews about M96, M96C, i86 earlier. Boox Max is the same device with larger screen, so they need not have Boox Max in their hands to compare or check this feature. They don't need to undermine another device, they are already winning on paper since they have a device with Dual-Touch. |
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03-23-2016, 05:39 PM | #20 |
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These are the basic specifications that i look at when choosing an eReader in order of their priority
A2 mode or Fast refresh mode High Screen Resolution (necessary for implementing A2 mode) Dual Touch Front-Light Electromagnetic Touch (Stylus) Hand Touch Faster RAM and Processor Battery Life After sales support Fast refresh mode is very important to me and i read exclusively in that mode. Average users don't even know about this mode. I thank mobileread user Rizla for introducing me to that mode. If given an option to choose one type of touch only (Stylus or Hand touch) : I will choose Stylus touch for large sized eReaders and Hand touch for smaller eReaders. We buy large display eReaders for academic reading where note-taking is very essential and stylus will be needed. But i like to use my hands for basic tasks, so dual-touch will be the ideal combination. New users think that Ram and processor matter, but they matter very less in eReaders. Battery life doesn't affect my core reading experience. My final verdict : Goodereader device has Dual touch and they are doing better publicity, they will attract more users. My personal choice will still be Boox Max since i cannot forego fast refresh mode and i like their software (Neo Reader). But i may wait for next version of Boox Max with dual touch. |
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03-23-2016, 08:08 PM | #21 |
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03-24-2016, 06:03 AM | #22 | ||
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I just found out that my comments on GoodEreader has been deleted and I was blocked
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Now, don't get me wrong, but I feel much better not ordering their reader, because if in the future I have a problem with their reader and I need service I will be "BLOCKED"!!! This compared to Booxter shop, which in December when the post lost my shipment, Ereader Store resent me a replacement without charging me anything! |
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03-24-2016, 07:36 AM | #23 |
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A question for the Max. How is Kindle support? I seen one video and they kinda didn't have the buttons working for it (probably not using volume button to turn page enabled) and the transitions look horrible. Is that any better with the buttons?
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03-25-2016, 06:26 AM | #24 | |
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Even if there would be Onyx Max, Netronix's 13'3, Sony's 2nd gen Digital Paper, Pocketbook Flex or any other device the main problem still remains: PVI/E-ink is the only maker of digital paper. They acquired nearly all the competition and that's why 13.3 inch epaper is so overpriced. If such a device would be much cheaper and accessible they would be selling like crazy and you would not talk so absurdly. |
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03-25-2016, 06:59 AM | #25 | |
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Last published results : http://www.e-ink-info.com/tags/market-reports For the whole of 2014, E Ink's net profit dropped to $NT13 million ($420,000 USD) - down from $NT29 million ($930,000 USD) in 2013. |
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03-25-2016, 09:56 AM | #26 |
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You are right, it is time to move on. To sell the whole Eink business/technology again.
Prime View International is not able to develop the digital paper technology and to bring it to masses like Apple did. |
03-25-2016, 10:49 AM | #27 |
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03-25-2016, 02:29 PM | #28 | |
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You've got it all backwards -- there is nothing to "bring to masses", which is why Apple won't bring it to them and instead leaves the market to niche players. |
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03-26-2016, 11:35 AM | #29 |
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Now that the Goodereader device has reached its funding goal, this is getting interesting... My thoughts:
Competition in a niche market: I hope Booxtor is wrong and the market is large enough to support both models - time will tell. I think the bottleneck is PVI, they really need some competition. Failing that, higher volumes should allow manufacturing costs to come down. Having different variations of the product should increase demand and eventually conribute to lower prices. Fingers crossed, as I am not buying either one at these prices. Reliability: now that Goodereader has hit its funding target, I think they will deliver the devices on time, or with a small delay. However, Booxtor raises good points with warranty and service - Goodereader should disclose these conditions, otherwise it's a bit of a gamble. In any case, Booxtor's experience and good track record in after-sales support is certainly a plus. Software support: as we are talking about Android, I am not worried. In fact, I would happily buy a device with nothing but the OS and Google Play on it. There are so many apps for any purpose that I think sw support from the manufacturer is not a factor. Hardware differences: - I could live with the Netronix device's smaller RAM and storage - it's similar to my M96 and that works well, although the space allocated for apps is marginal. - I also don't mind the Netronix' smaller battery, as it contributes to the lighter weight (350g vs 530g). Whether I need to charge it daily or weekly doesn't make a difference for me (with Android you can forget about weeks on a charge if you actually use the device). - Dual touch is nice, and although the pen is the most crucial input method for me, I prefer touch to physical buttons. - The lack of physical buttons also allows the Netronix device to be more symmetrical and therefore nicer looking in my opinion, especially in landscape view. - What really bothers me about the Netronix is the lack of bluetooth and audio. At this price point I expect the device to have those basic utilities, even if I don't know exactly how I will use them. If the device does not support USB host mode (which is more than likely), then it will be problematic to add a wireless keyboard/mouse, for example. It will be interesting to see people's experiences once the devices are delivered and reviews/opinions become available. I also wonder whether Sony will respond by marketing an updated version of the DPT-S1 (with Android)? Last edited by Jmirko; 03-26-2016 at 11:37 AM. |
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