Neolux Launches Nuut2 ebook reader - Page 2

TheJohnNewton · 02-26-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylrob

Perhaps the thickness was an ergonomic decision?

Yeah I don't really get the obsession with everything being thin. What's the big deal?

dki · 02-26-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylrob

Perhaps the thickness was an ergonomic decision?

It looks to me like it was - is it just me, or does it look like it's a bit thicker on the right side - kind of like my old RCA reader - the battery was in the bulge on the right side, and it was a point where you could get a very good grip on the device. I wonder if you can turn the display 180 degrees, to make that grip point either on the right or on the left side. I actually like the thickness, after many an unpleasant adventure with Cybook Gen3 I am totally for something more solid. Even so, this design (and color, for that matter) is not particularly appealing. 8 years old RCA 1100 kind of looks better than this....

Dorota

Donnageddon · 02-26-2009, 06:24 PM

It has a kind of "utility" look to it. Like if it weren't displaying a book, it might be mistaken for a scale.

Not necessarily a bad thing. Very early 70's. If the price is right I might be interested (especially if it had a basic browser (like the kindle) to work with the wi-fi (need a definition form them as to what "wireless Internet functionality" means.

Mr. Goodbar · 02-26-2009, 06:42 PM

Looks like a prop from a 1960's scifi show!

Mr. Dalliard · 02-26-2009, 11:11 PM

Weren't some of you guys crying out for a thicker - and, therefore, more comfortable to hold - reader just before?

Moejoe · 02-26-2009, 11:29 PM

I like the design of it. There's 2 things I want in a reader design wise, it either has to be chic and very futuristic, much like the demo video of the Txtr. Or a chunky thing with some personality to it - this one wouldn't look out of place in the movie Rollerball with James Caan.

ProDigit · 02-26-2009, 11:29 PM

The 300mhz processor is faster than the Sony PRS-505 one, which might help in loading large size books/PDF files/pictures,or the indexing of a larger library.
Also the battery is a larger capacity; could be good!
I just hope it has great powersavings like the Sony.
I thought (from the looks of it) that this would be a cheap product (due to it's bulky design), though it actually has something under the hood to show off!
I'm not really sure if a lot of people will be charmed by the design.

You also mention "an entirely original creation of Neolux", but it still uses E-ink display. So it'll still be at least as expensive as the Sony PRS-505 or more!

I guess that the display is about the only expensive thing on the device!

What I really hope is that there will be more sub $200 products arriving to the market! This device could be a sub $80 if it wasn't for the display (and probably the licences for viewing files).

-Thomas- · 02-27-2009, 06:51 AM

A faster processor doesn't necessarily lead to a faster experience. The iLiad has a 400 MHz processor and is really slow when it comes to library browsing. Developing a well-suited software is very important at this point, and I hope the developers will do so.

Just thinking: When will first vendors start to ship devices with OpenInkpot pre-installed?

elena · 02-27-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nelsonescorcio

290 g?!
Cybook is 180 g!

actually it's 174g

lightness is nice!

mazzeltjes · 02-27-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jaxx6166

Wow that's ugly.

AIN'T IT JUST

ProDigit · 02-27-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by -Thomas-

A faster processor doesn't necessarily lead to a faster experience. The iLiad has a 400 MHz processor and is really slow when it comes to library browsing. Developing a well-suited software is very important at this point, and I hope the developers will do so.

Just thinking: When will first vendors start to ship devices with OpenInkpot pre-installed?

Could also be due to a larger screen resolution.

02-26-2009, 11:29 PM	#22
ProDigit Karmaniac Posts: 2,553 Karma: 11499146 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami FL Device: PRS-505, Jetbook, + Mini, +Color, Astak Ez Reader Pro, PPW1, Aura H2O	The 300mhz processor is faster than the Sony PRS-505 one, which might help in loading large size books/PDF files/pictures,or the indexing of a larger library. Also the battery is a larger capacity; could be good! I just hope it has great powersavings like the Sony. I thought (from the looks of it) that this would be a cheap product (due to it's bulky design), though it actually has something under the hood to show off! I'm not really sure if a lot of people will be charmed by the design. You also mention "an entirely original creation of Neolux", but it still uses E-ink display. So it'll still be at least as expensive as the Sony PRS-505 or more! I guess that the display is about the only expensive thing on the device! What I really hope is that there will be more sub $200 products arriving to the market! This device could be a sub $80 if it wasn't for the display (and probably the licences for viewing files). Last edited by ProDigit; 02-27-2009 at 12:08 AM.

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02-26-2009, 06:24 PM	#18
Donnageddon Now you lishen here... Posts: 2,494 Karma: 479498 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle-ish Device: Sony PRS-650. Kobo Touch, Kindle Fire	It has a kind of "utility" look to it. Like if it weren't displaying a book, it might be mistaken for a scale. Not necessarily a bad thing. Very early 70's. If the price is right I might be interested (especially if it had a basic browser (like the kindle) to work with the wi-fi (need a definition form them as to what "wireless Internet functionality" means.

02-26-2009, 06:42 PM	#19
Mr. Goodbar Wizard Posts: 1,005 Karma: 98078 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Mini 4	Looks like a prop from a 1960's scifi show!

02-26-2009, 11:11 PM	#20
Mr. Dalliard Zealot Posts: 143 Karma: 35 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Osaka, Japan Device: Kindle 3	Weren't some of you guys crying out for a thicker - and, therefore, more comfortable to hold - reader just before?

02-26-2009, 11:29 PM	#21
Moejoe Banned Posts: 5,100 Karma: 72193 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South of the Border Device: Coffin	I like the design of it. There's 2 things I want in a reader design wise, it either has to be chic and very futuristic, much like the demo video of the Txtr. Or a chunky thing with some personality to it - this one wouldn't look out of place in the movie Rollerball with James Caan.

02-27-2009, 06:51 AM	#23
-Thomas- Addict Posts: 325 Karma: 1725 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Münster, Germany Device: iRex iLiad v2	A faster processor doesn't necessarily lead to a faster experience. The iLiad has a 400 MHz processor and is really slow when it comes to library browsing. Developing a well-suited software is very important at this point, and I hope the developers will do so. Just thinking: When will first vendors start to ship devices with OpenInkpot pre-installed?

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