Samsung E60 on UK High Streets

murraypaul · 08-25-2010, 06:27 AM

http://www.reghardware.com/2010/08/2...e_book_reader/

Saw a endcap for this yesterday, in the same display case as two Sony models, although they had no samples to play with.

charleski · 08-25-2010, 07:32 AM

"Up to 20 Hours Reading Time"

WTF? That's miserable.

At £200 it's going to be a tough sell, even with a touchscreen.

singingbird · 08-25-2010, 09:38 AM

Ah ha! Does this mean there is a chance Samsung could do a deal with WHSmith? At last, a way to purchase books for the sne-60!!!

Yay!

Geppetto · 08-25-2010, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charleski

"Up to 20 Hours Reading Time"

WTF? That's miserable.

At £200 it's going to be a tough sell, even with a touchscreen.

£200 = 245 €

Well, Samsung's selling it at...

329 € in Italy, you know...

bazu · 08-27-2010, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geppetto

Well, Samsung's selling it at...

329 € in Italy, you know...

Not now! At Mediaworld/Saturn in Italy you can find it at 279€

lord_blackfang · 08-28-2010, 05:34 AM

Jesus Christ, check out the page turn buttons.

HarryT · 08-28-2010, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lord_blackfang

Jesus Christ, check out the page turn buttons.

What about them? They are very similar in shape to those of the CyBook Opus, which work extremely well.

singingbird · 08-28-2010, 08:48 AM

Yes, I have to say that I have had this unit since June, and the pages turn quite nicely...I have no problems using any of the buttons, sliders, stylus...I just want to get some modern content off of WHS e-book site!:rolleyes

I spoke to a salesperson the other day, who says just to follow the instructions on the web page...

...hmmm

HarryT · 08-28-2010, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by singingbird

Yes, I have to say that I have had this unit since June, and the pages turn quite nicely...I have no problems using any of the buttons, sliders, stylus...I just want to get some modern content off of WHS e-book site!:rolleyes

I spoke to a salesperson the other day, who says just to follow the instructions on the web page...

...hmmm

If you're having problems buying ePub books, just ask here for help. Once you've done it once it's really very easy. The first thing you'll need to do is download and install the ADE (Adobe Digital Editions) software from Adobe, and "authorise" both your PC and reading device.

singingbird · 08-28-2010, 09:16 AM

Yes, in theory, except ADE doesn't seem to recognise the samsung model! I had no dramas using Kobo, everything synching nicely and taking whatever I had stored on my pc...but I was so hoping now that the device is available in the UK that high street shops will make things easier, with perhaps an upgrade from the samsung site...

[...dream on...-ed.]

lord_blackfang · 08-28-2010, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

What about them? They are very similar in shape to those of the CyBook Opus, which work extremely well.

There's just one Next button on the thing! Maybe that's just me, but I like to shift my grip a lot and only being able to hold this thing by the lower right corner would drive me nuts.

HarryT · 08-28-2010, 10:20 AM

I'm not sure how many you'd expect there to be, but most reading device have one "next page" button. But it's all a matter of personal preference, of course.

Logseman · 08-28-2010, 12:07 PM

I like this one: it has a PDA-ish feeling into it, and it keeps the design simple.

TGS · 08-29-2010, 05:31 AM

W H Smiths are giving away £80 worth of ebooks with it - not a free choice but 10 pre-selected eBooks which are: Last Train From Liguria by Christine Dwyer Hickery, The Audacity Of Hope by Barack Obama, The Lieutenant by Kate Grenville, Medusa by Michael Dibdin, Jack Maggs by Peter Carey, Do You Think You Are Clever? by John Farendon, Days Of Grace by Catherine Hall, The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande, Do Polar Bears Get Lonely? by Mick O'Hare and Walking Ollie by Stephen Foster.

Not a selection I'd choose and I would probably only read 2 or 3 of them, but better then the usual selection of PD books that come on ereaders.

Latinandgreek · 08-29-2010, 05:36 AM

It's pricey, but I have to say that it looks pretty snazzy. I'd love to know what dictionaries it has pre-installed.

08-25-2010, 06:27 AM	#1
murraypaul Interested Bystander Posts: 3,726 Karma: 19728152 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Note 4, Kobo One	Samsung E60 on UK High Streets http://www.reghardware.com/2010/08/2...e_book_reader/ Saw a endcap for this yesterday, in the same display case as two Sony models, although they had no samples to play with.

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08-25-2010, 07:32 AM	#2
charleski Wizard Posts: 1,196 Karma: 1281258 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505	"Up to 20 Hours Reading Time" WTF? That's miserable. At £200 it's going to be a tough sell, even with a touchscreen.

08-25-2010, 09:38 AM	#3
singingbird Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 210 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: samsung sne60	Ah ha! Does this mean there is a chance Samsung could do a deal with WHSmith? At last, a way to purchase books for the sne-60!!! Yay!

08-28-2010, 05:34 AM	#6
lord_blackfang Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 80 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: PRS-600	Jesus Christ, check out the page turn buttons.

08-28-2010, 08:48 AM	#8
singingbird Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 210 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: samsung sne60	Yes, I have to say that I have had this unit since June, and the pages turn quite nicely...I have no problems using any of the buttons, sliders, stylus...I just want to get some modern content off of WHS e-book site!:rolleyes I spoke to a salesperson the other day, who says just to follow the instructions on the web page... ...hmmm

08-28-2010, 09:16 AM	#10
singingbird Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 210 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: samsung sne60	Yes, in theory, except ADE doesn't seem to recognise the samsung model! I had no dramas using Kobo, everything synching nicely and taking whatever I had stored on my pc...but I was so hoping now that the device is available in the UK that high street shops will make things easier, with perhaps an upgrade from the samsung site... [...dream on...-ed.]

08-28-2010, 10:20 AM	#12
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I'm not sure how many you'd expect there to be, but most reading device have one "next page" button. But it's all a matter of personal preference, of course.

08-28-2010, 12:07 PM	#13
Logseman Orisa Posts: 2,000 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	I like this one: it has a PDA-ish feeling into it, and it keeps the design simple.

08-29-2010, 05:31 AM	#14
TGS Country Member Posts: 9,058 Karma: 7676767 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Denmark Device: Liseuse: Irex DR800. PRS 505 in the house, and the missus has an iPad.	W H Smiths are giving away £80 worth of ebooks with it - not a free choice but 10 pre-selected eBooks which are: Last Train From Liguria by Christine Dwyer Hickery, The Audacity Of Hope by Barack Obama, The Lieutenant by Kate Grenville, Medusa by Michael Dibdin, Jack Maggs by Peter Carey, Do You Think You Are Clever? by John Farendon, Days Of Grace by Catherine Hall, The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande, Do Polar Bears Get Lonely? by Mick O'Hare and Walking Ollie by Stephen Foster. Not a selection I'd choose and I would probably only read 2 or 3 of them, but better then the usual selection of PD books that come on ereaders.

08-29-2010, 05:36 AM	#15
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	It's pricey, but I have to say that it looks pretty snazzy. I'd love to know what dictionaries it has pre-installed.

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