3 strikes I'm Out - Page 2

Vesper · 02-26-2009, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khlong9

Perhaps a PDA-sized device is good idea as I know absolutely nothing about them can you recommend one to me please
Keith

Well, I have Palm TX and it's quite ok - apart from very short battery life compared to einks. And that's the main drawback imho, since I don't mind backlit screen that much. Other people use/used Axim-s, Hp-s, etc.

I dream of device with fast, non-breakable screen, some sort of wireless connectivity (wifi would be great), input area with touchscreen - and great battery life

DrS

HarryT · 02-27-2009, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khlong9

Perhaps a PDA-sized device is good idea as I know absolutely nothing about them can you recommend one to me please
Keith

Something like a Pocket PC will give you great flexibility in terms of the reading applications you can put on it. Try to find a full VGA-resolution one, such as the Dell Axim or HP iPaq; that gives you a very clear image. I have an iPaq 4700 which works very well as a reader.

GeoffC · 02-27-2009, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by khlong9

I would like to thank all of you for your reply's I really appreciate it, and as they are all all of a similar theme it's got me thinking that it must be something that I am doing wrong. I'm certainly not dropping them, the only answer I've come up with so far is that often I wear trousers that have a large pocket in the leg just the right size to take a reader is it feasible that it could be banging against my leg when I walk? An occasional introspection can it seems be of value and with regard to my comments on leaving MR by your leave I wish to take them back as they were just a stupid display of my frustration
Keith

Do you have them in a case?

kren · 02-27-2009, 08:04 PM

yes GoeffC I had all of them in a case

itolot · 03-03-2009, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khlong9

Perhaps a PDA-sized device is good idea as I know absolutely nothing about them can you recommend one to me please

I'm using a Dell Axim x51v at the moment, which is quite usable as an eBook reader, thanks to the resolution of 640x480. However, I am going to switch to a Nokia N810 because it has a higher resolution (800x480) and other features I'd like to have. Its predecessors (N800 and 770 (without an "N")) are quite cheap to get (<100$ at ebay) and offer the same resolution. They receive good reviews all over the net as eBook readers (well, at least what I could find).

Andybaby · 03-03-2009, 11:29 AM

also, Ipod touch is probably the best Ebook Reader in the category if you dont care about mobi Pocket.

putting it in your pants pocket is a major thing, every time you sit down or bump into something, CRACK.

I used to keep mine in my jacket pocket, then i thew my jacket on my bed, then my girlfriend threw herself on my bed, and broke my reader, the PRS-500.

This led to the habit of the first thing i do when i get in my room is take my reader out of my breast pocket.

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02-27-2009, 08:04 PM	#19
kren Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 604 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK and Thailand Device: iPod Touch ipad	yes GoeffC I had all of them in a case

03-03-2009, 11:29 AM	#21
Andybaby Wizard Posts: 1,279 Karma: 1002683 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York Device: PRS-700	also, Ipod touch is probably the best Ebook Reader in the category if you dont care about mobi Pocket. putting it in your pants pocket is a major thing, every time you sit down or bump into something, CRACK. I used to keep mine in my jacket pocket, then i thew my jacket on my bed, then my girlfriend threw herself on my bed, and broke my reader, the PRS-500. This led to the habit of the first thing i do when i get in my room is take my reader out of my breast pocket.

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