Comments on: Dear Authors 2007 Christmas Buying Guide for Ebook Readers, Part 1 of 3

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By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 03:35:04 +0000

I don’t know whether a laptop, even the cute XO one, can be portable enough for an ereader. We like to take our books with us everywhere.

By: Noah

Noah — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:00:34 +0000

I must say, I’m very intrigued by the XO laptop as yet another option for ebook reading. I’m not sure if all the pieces are in place software-wise yet, but a durable machine with a long lasting battery, sharp screen, either backlit or not, wifi, and a keyboard that goes away when you don’t need it — it sounds like a pretty much perfect piece of hardware. And you can get nearly two of them for the cost of this Cybook reader! (Granted, one of them you have to give away to a needy kid — but this sweetens the deal for me personally.)

I think this should be on the radar for e book readers (and ebook software developers for sure!), and I think it may well be a really revolutionary step in hardware.

By: DS

DS — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:23:22 +0000

Sigh, I have sooo many gadgets. The last time I was in the Federal Court House I had to be relieved of my phone and 3– yes, 3! ipods. I was lucky thins time and they let me keep my tablet pc because I needed it for notes.

By: Teddypig

Teddypig — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:45:01 +0000

The Nokia N800 series is an example of a great comparison to these eBook reader gadgets.

Similar price but the functionality is excellent and the potential options of readers that run on linux is far more likely to attract people.

By: Kent Larsen

Kent Larsen — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 23:20:41 +0000

You might include in your analysis the Nokia N800 series, an ultraportable linux-based pc that can be had for less than $300 these days. Screen is about the same size as the ebookwise reader, but it is a fully functional computer, like the ones you mention that start at $1200.

By: Shannon Stacey

Shannon Stacey — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 18:56:06 +0000

I’ll be anxiously awaiting Part 3. I’ve got the Palm T/X written on my Christmas list, and hopefully Santa won’t buy it for me before this series concludes. *g*

I want to use Word as well as read ebooks, so the dedicated reader is out for me. I also use the calendar function, but I do it manually because I’ve never figured out how to set up Outlook, so it doesn’t sync that. (Yes, I’m that bad at this stuff.)

By: Keishon

Keishon — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 18:03:07 +0000

I have a multifunctional device, a LOOX 720, Pocket PC that is going strong and has a pretty decent battery life and a decent screen size (3.6 inches). I don’t think I would want to convert to a dedicated reader no matter how tempting it is to do so since I use extensively a drug database as well for my day job. Plus, to upgrade is a scary thing because you get used to how you convert and read files on your reader already that to try something new is difficult for me unless the dedicated device comes with the capability of reading all files right out of the box, which is unlikely. I’m comfortable. And I have you to thank for getting me started, too.

By: Teddypig

Teddypig — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 17:34:36 +0000

Oh lord all that work and I gotz the spam filter! *head hits monitor*

By: Shanal

Shanal — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 17:26:38 +0000

I’ve read other articles about readers and I’m really intrigued by them. I love the idea but I’m baffled by the computer-speak. So here’s my question…Do you download the book to a flash drive and then install it in the reader? And are you saying that some readers don’t accept all the files that the books can be downloaded on?

Thanks for any clarification. (Thanks for the web-site).
S

By: Teddypig

Teddypig — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:02:17 +0000

I was about to write an article on all this...

Further, the cost of the larger screened PDAs, Ultraportables, and Tablet PCs is at least 50% more than the highest ereading device.

Untrue, let me show you how... iRex iLiad is $699.99 Sony PRS-505 is $299.99 Palm T/X is $299.00 Now first I looked at what it was I really wanted. I wanted connectivity and the ability to connect to another computer or the internet. So bye bye Sony I wanted screen size to not strain my eyes. So bye bye Palm T/X. I wanted value against the current prices of regular computer hardware and basic functionality. So bye bye iLiiad. So what did I get? I went onto Craigs List and for $300.00 got an Apple iBook G3 800Mhz with the 12 inch screen, a 30 gig drive, 640 mb onboard memory, and a airport wi-fi card. $300.00 and it runs OSX 10 Tiger and the Adobe Reader 7.9 and has everyone of my eBooks and I am typing this on it right here to you from the comfort of my pillow. Now I know some people will say that is cheating but come on look at base functionality of these expensive gadgets and try to rationalize purchasing a dedicated eBook reader when you can basically get the best experience in an old Apple iBook and that Apple iBook is still supported years later by the same company and it costs you less to fix one up with more power than a brand new iRex iLiad. So sorry I am gonna wait till someone figures out it all out and starts selling a eReader for what it does functionally next to an old itty bitty 12 inch laptop and not get scammed. Teddypig, the cranky cost saving geek.

By: Charlene Teglia

Charlene Teglia — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:50:07 +0000

As always, excellent and helpful information to understand the ebook reading options. I’m still married to my Palm, but I’m keeping my eye on new dedicated readers.

By: Jane A.

Jane A. — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 13:40:42 +0000

Thank you so much for breaking this all out for us. And I look forward to your upcoming columns on the various devices. You’ve helped me immeasurably with my understanding of my ebookwise and how to use it. I am interested in exploring the multifunction devices, but the ebookwise was such a challenge for me that I’m not sure I can handle anything more! Yes, I’m an idiot… :)