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Old 06-23-2009, 05:09 AM   #61
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Old 06-23-2009, 05:43 AM   #62
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Issues? Yes still after all this time and a few firmware updates. I still regret buying a Bebook and not paying the extra money for a Sony
OTOH, OpenInkpot makes the BeBook a pleasure to use.
BUT, no DRM.
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Old 06-23-2009, 08:40 AM   #63
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Issues? Yes still after all this time and a few firmware updates. I still regret buying a Bebook and not paying the extra money for a Sony
So you're saying that if you were buying a new device today, it would be a Sony rather than Hanlin?

Anyone else have the same opinion? Or the opposite opinion, for that matter?

Why I am asking: I already have two Sony Readers in my family, and it turns out I need a third device. I can't decide whether to stick with Sony (which I know well by now, can handle its quirks and have a good process for creating/getting e-books) or try a Hanlin (which I can get 33% cheaper, supports - I am told - directory structure, more font sizes etc. I would also get to try a new device and compare the two for my blog). I am trying to find out what else (besides these points) would change for me if I went for Hanlin, for better or for worse. For example, it seems to me that Sony may have a better ergonomics (I can hold it left-, right- or both-handed and in all cases reach the page turn buttons comfortably, while it looks like I may have trouble to reach the page buttons of Hanlin if I hold the device in one hand).
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Well, Hanlin does support directory structure, which is a good thing to have; my sister misses it (she has a Cybook).

As for holding, Hanlin has two sets of buttons for turning pages - a pair at the left side and a pair at the bottom. So when I hold it in my left hand, I hold it on the side, and when in my right hand, I hold it at the bottom part.
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Old 06-24-2009, 12:17 AM   #65
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All true about open inkpot, I should try it out. All my books are mobi or .lit - is that an issue?

+directory structure is great, I forgot the Sony didn't have that. It is a much more natural way of managing files. Does it out weigh the negatives? up to you.

I suggest any one considering a Bebook take a look at the support forum to see the range of issues:
http://mybebook.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=4

The Sony seemed more for right handed people and the Hanlin/Bebook for left handed. I prefer my page buttons on the right like the Sony although this hasn't been a major hassle for me.
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Openinkpot software doesn't read .lit, so you would have to convert those. Mobi is OK.
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