My review of Augen The Book

Nate the great · 07-21-2010, 07:48 PM

Aside from a couple of bugs, I like it.
http://www.the-digital-reader.com/20...he-book-video/

Marcy · 07-21-2010, 08:31 PM

It's funny how two different people can get such differing views of the same item.

The second biggest drawback for me was that it is impossible to comfortably hold in one hand. I suspect this might be a gender difference—your assumedly larger hands coupled with the typical male higher upper body strength made this comfortable for you, but undoable for me.

I found the page-turn buttons very wrongly placed in contrast to you. I wanted them higher up the device so it was more balanced in my hand to make it easier to hold.

-Marcy

clayw1pi · 07-22-2010, 12:59 AM

The wifi isn't the best, and the device leaves a bit to be desired when it comes to wanting to delete a favorite or book, but with that said, I like the TB. It's really easy to read with the back lit screen. Much better than my Sony PRS-300 Pocket Reader. I think it was a great deal for $89 and the battery seems to last about 8-9 hours.

Nate the great · 07-22-2010, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcy

It's funny how two different people can get such differing views of the same item.

The second biggest drawback for me was that it is impossible to comfortably hold in one hand. I suspect this might be a gender difference—your assumedly larger hands coupled with the typical male higher upper body strength made this comfortable for you, but undoable for me.

I found the page-turn buttons very wrongly placed in contrast to you. I wanted them higher up the device so it was more balanced in my hand to make it easier to hold.

-Marcy

Actually, I don't have much in the way of upper arm strength. Balance is probably more important here, and obviously the Book does not work for your hand size.

Thank you for pointing the problem with hand sizes. I'll keep it in mind.

gintzj · 07-22-2010, 05:29 PM

keep send the information as I am waiting for the days to pass and to get the TB from Heartland. Will it be sent? thank you all I am enjoying this very much. I have not found if Augen has posted the manuel on their site.

Keep smiling folks

Nate the great · 07-22-2010, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gintzj

keep send the information as I am waiting for the days to pass and to get the TB from Heartland. Will it be sent? thank you all I am enjoying this very much. I have not found if Augen has posted the manuel on their site.

Keep smiling folks

Can't you get one from Kmart?

VentureForth · 07-22-2010, 07:00 PM

Has anyone tried e-zines or daily newspapers on ths yet?

Does the Nook show images or illustrations in a book? Can TB do it?

Its fair to compare this to the $149 Nook... That was the original MSRP for this...

Nate the great · 07-22-2010, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VentureForth

Has anyone tried e-zines or daily newspapers on ths yet?

Does the Nook show images or illustrations in a book? Can TB do it?

Its fair to compare this to the $149 Nook... That was the original MSRP for this...

TB does images just fine. I haven't tried newspapers, though.

VentureForth · 07-22-2010, 07:10 PM

Maybe it was just the freebie - Huck Finn only showed file names (xxxxxxx.jpg) where there was supposed to be an illustration.

I'd love for my wife to be able to do childrens books in her classroom.

Donnageddon · 07-22-2010, 07:17 PM

Nice overview, Nate.

I am growing very fond of the TB. It covers most of my needs in a portable ereader, a major need it fulfills very well is the backlighting, and the variable formats supported.

With some improvement on the software end, this could be a truly exceptional ereader.

Donnageddon · 07-22-2010, 07:21 PM

I can't respond to newspapers yet, but TB handles magazines such as Analog, Asimov's, Ellery Queen Mystery just fine. Illustrations and all.

Nate the great · 07-22-2010, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donnageddon

Nice overview, Nate.

I am growing very fond of the TB. It covers most of my needs in a portable ereader, a major need it fulfills very well is the backlighting, and the variable formats supported.

With some improvement on the software end, this could be a truly exceptional ereader.

I like it, too.

Do you know that I've heard from a couple people who decided against TB based on my review? I'm thrilled. When I do the review in favor and someone takes the opposite position then I know I did it right.

ColdSun · 07-22-2010, 08:24 PM

I'm going to pick one of these up today.

mbelec · 07-22-2010, 09:12 PM

I picked one up today myself for my hubby. So far he's interested in it. It looks sturdy.

Metal Mick · 07-23-2010, 02:55 AM

Hi all,

I have read a report elsewhere that the firmware for TB cannot be upgraded, which seems a bit bizarre. The report claimed to be from someone who had contacted the tech support of Augen, and was told this.

Does anyone have any hard info regarding this?

Checking the manual - there was a link I found somewhere that pointed me to a pdf of it - there is an "Upgrade" item in the settings menu, but the manual states quite clearly that upgrade is "not available on this model." There's a bit that can be guessed-at from that.

Cheers,

07-21-2010, 07:48 PM	#1
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	My review of Augen The Book Aside from a couple of bugs, I like it. http://www.the-digital-reader.com/20...he-book-video/

07-23-2010, 02:55 AM	#15
Metal Mick Addict Posts: 253 Karma: 2383254 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: The Book, PB 302, IQ	Firmware upgradeable? Hi all, I have read a report elsewhere that the firmware for TB cannot be upgraded, which seems a bit bizarre. The report claimed to be from someone who had contacted the tech support of Augen, and was told this. Does anyone have any hard info regarding this? Checking the manual - there was a link I found somewhere that pointed me to a pdf of it - there is an "Upgrade" item in the settings menu, but the manual states quite clearly that upgrade is "not available on this model." There's a bit that can be guessed-at from that. Cheers,

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07-21-2010, 08:31 PM	#2
Marcy Guru Posts: 903 Karma: 950683 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kobo Libra2	It's funny how two different people can get such differing views of the same item. The second biggest drawback for me was that it is impossible to comfortably hold in one hand. I suspect this might be a gender difference—your assumedly larger hands coupled with the typical male higher upper body strength made this comfortable for you, but undoable for me. I found the page-turn buttons very wrongly placed in contrast to you. I wanted them higher up the device so it was more balanced in my hand to make it easier to hold. -Marcy

07-22-2010, 12:59 AM	#3
clayw1pi Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 56 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sebring, Florida Device: Kindle For PC	The wifi isn't the best, and the device leaves a bit to be desired when it comes to wanting to delete a favorite or book, but with that said, I like the TB. It's really easy to read with the back lit screen. Much better than my Sony PRS-300 Pocket Reader. I think it was a great deal for $89 and the battery seems to last about 8-9 hours.

07-22-2010, 05:29 PM	#5
gintzj Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albuquerque Device: Nook Wifi model	keep send the information as I am waiting for the days to pass and to get the TB from Heartland. Will it be sent? thank you all I am enjoying this very much. I have not found if Augen has posted the manuel on their site. Keep smiling folks

07-22-2010, 07:00 PM	#7
VentureForth Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 110 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SE Georgia Device: Augen's The Book	Has anyone tried e-zines or daily newspapers on ths yet? Does the Nook show images or illustrations in a book? Can TB do it? Its fair to compare this to the $149 Nook... That was the original MSRP for this...

07-22-2010, 07:10 PM	#9
VentureForth Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 110 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SE Georgia Device: Augen's The Book	Maybe it was just the freebie - Huck Finn only showed file names (xxxxxxx.jpg) where there was supposed to be an illustration. I'd love for my wife to be able to do childrens books in her classroom.

07-22-2010, 07:17 PM	#10
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	Nice overview, Nate. I am growing very fond of the TB. It covers most of my needs in a portable ereader, a major need it fulfills very well is the backlighting, and the variable formats supported. With some improvement on the software end, this could be a truly exceptional ereader.

07-22-2010, 07:21 PM	#11
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	I can't respond to newspapers yet, but TB handles magazines such as Analog, Asimov's, Ellery Queen Mystery just fine. Illustrations and all.

07-22-2010, 08:24 PM	#13
ColdSun Developer/Device Reviews Posts: 591 Karma: 22183 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Device: Sony Xperia Tablet Z, Kindle Paperwhite 2, Lenovo Yoga 8, IPad 3	I'm going to pick one of these up today.

07-22-2010, 09:12 PM	#14
mbelec Addict Posts: 209 Karma: 1165996 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maine Device: sony prs-350, Ipad 3	I picked one up today myself for my hubby. So far he's interested in it. It looks sturdy.

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