semi-replacement for my iLiad

ePossum · 05-02-2011, 11:54 PM

Hello

I have loved my iLiad - but the page turner button is on the blink, and it really would be nice to have an ereader that will read DRM epub!

So - although I'll be keeping my iLiad a while longer for reading/annotating pdf, I am currently looking at getting a new reader for recreational reading.

Features I would like:
- eink
- display size close that of iLiad (122 x 163mm)
- reads DRM epub
- allows me to group ebooks by subject
- bookmarks last page read
- reasonably cheap

Any votes and/or comments on avaible options?

Thanks

mgmueller · 05-03-2011, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ePossum

Hello

I have loved my iLiad - but the page turner button is on the blink, and it really would be nice to have an ereader that will read DRM epub!

So - although I'll be keeping my iLiad a while longer for reading/annotating pdf, I am currently looking at getting a new reader for recreational reading.

Features I would like:
- eink
- display size close that of iLiad (122 x 163mm)
- reads DRM epub
- allows me to group ebooks by subject
- bookmarks last page read
- reasonably cheap

Any votes and/or comments on avaible options?

Thanks

The page turner is unique to iRex. Maybe you find a (refurbished) iRex 800...
Else I'd recommend (no special order):
BeBook Neo
Sony 650/950
Any PocketBook

kleykenb · 05-17-2011, 07:38 AM

Why not simply buy a broken iLiad with a good Page Turning button ? Plenty of broken iLiads with broken screens going about ...
Although I'm not aware of the internals of an iLiad I would suspect it not to be too hard to repair your broken Page Turner.

ePossum · 05-18-2011, 11:51 PM

Thank you for your replies.

mgmueller - your list helped me narrow down what to look at - reckon I'll go for the Sony 650 - good compromise between price & function.

kleykenb - the iLiad is no good for DRM epub - and I'm not sufficiently geek to try replacing the page turner/screen - and not sure it's worth the effort - I think the longevity of the page turner is problem for all iLiads.

kleykenb · 05-20-2011, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ePossum

Thank you for your replies.

mgmueller - your list helped me narrow down what to look at - reckon I'll go for the Sony 650 - good compromise between price & function.

kleykenb - the iLiad is no good for DRM epub - and I'm not sufficiently geek to try replacing the page turner/screen - and not sure it's worth the effort - I think the longevity of the page turner is problem for all iLiads.

Kewl, let me know if you want to sell your broken iLiad and how much you want for it :-D

Drop Bear · 05-20-2011, 11:44 AM

Have a look at the Onyx Boox m90. It is not out yet but will be in a week or two. Not reasonably cheap though but cheap as chips compared to what you probably paid for your iliad.
http://www.onyxboox.com/product_info...products_id=30
There are a few videos on youtube where you can see it in action.

05-02-2011, 11:54 PM	#1
ePossum Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 11 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: iliad v.2, Dana Alphasmart	semi-replacement for my iLiad Hello I have loved my iLiad - but the page turner button is on the blink, and it really would be nice to have an ereader that will read DRM epub! So - although I'll be keeping my iLiad a while longer for reading/annotating pdf, I am currently looking at getting a new reader for recreational reading. Features I would like: - eink - display size close that of iLiad (122 x 163mm) - reads DRM epub - allows me to group ebooks by subject - bookmarks last page read - reasonably cheap Any votes and/or comments on avaible options? Thanks

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kleykenb Groupie Posts: 156 Karma: 99 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: DR1kS/Cy3	Why not simply buy a broken iLiad with a good Page Turning button ? Plenty of broken iLiads with broken screens going about ... Although I'm not aware of the internals of an iLiad I would suspect it not to be too hard to repair your broken Page Turner.

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ePossum Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 11 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: iliad v.2, Dana Alphasmart	Thank you for your replies. mgmueller - your list helped me narrow down what to look at - reckon I'll go for the Sony 650 - good compromise between price & function. kleykenb - the iLiad is no good for DRM epub - and I'm not sufficiently geek to try replacing the page turner/screen - and not sure it's worth the effort - I think the longevity of the page turner is problem for all iLiads.

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Drop Bear Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: dr800sg	Have a look at the Onyx Boox m90. It is not out yet but will be in a week or two. Not reasonably cheap though but cheap as chips compared to what you probably paid for your iliad. http://www.onyxboox.com/product_info...products_id=30 There are a few videos on youtube where you can see it in action.

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