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Here's an eReader with a built-in display cover... a good idea. I'm kind of liking these 5-inch readers, although for serious long-form reading I think the 6-inch is more convenient. Pocketbook had a wide variety of models on display. |
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« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2010, 04:30:58 AM » |
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Wow, I really like the form factor of this one. Seems like it'd be great for kids too!
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« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2010, 09:17:56 AM » |
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I like this one! If it will read ePub and has a reasonable price, I might go for that if I cant afford the Apple tablet (yeah, like that's in doubt).
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« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2010, 09:25:34 AM » |
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Excellent idea, to have a built in cover!
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« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2010, 09:27:11 AM » |
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Here's the website and a link to their online store, looks like it will be $239 and will read epubs. http://www.pocketbookreader.com/http://shop.pocketbookreader.com/PocketBook-360-PB360-Black-Standard.htmE-Book formats FB2, FB2.zip, TXT, PDF, RTF, HTML, PRC, CHM, DJVU, DOC, EPUB, TCR |
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« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2010, 09:34:21 AM » |
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You know, if Amazon were smart, they would start licensing their AZW format to other eReader companys so they could sell books the books. I REALLY think they're missing out on a great opportunity to get the AZW format established as a major form factor.
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« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2010, 10:03:43 AM » |
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My guess is that the e-reader market is too new. Amazon wants to be the "default" choice. If they can dominate in e-book sales and stay ahead in e-readers, other companies will give up. At some point I figure they want an Apple like model, where you upgrade your e-reader every few years and stick with the Kindle because you are vested. Once they have a clear grip on the market, they may relax their DRM.
I bet the publishers are also a factor, they probably have stringent rules on what can read certain e-books. They are probably terrified of an open e-book format like the .mpg (though I think it already exists) that would fuel widespread e-book piracy. For them, fractioning the market is a good thing.
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« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2010, 10:24:22 AM » |
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This one looks way cool! I wonder if you can read Overdrive library books on it. Thanks for sharing all the cool videos, Harvey.
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« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2010, 10:26:04 AM » |
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oh I LIKE that feature -
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« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2010, 11:14:23 AM » |
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Like the cover concept, even if it only has 2 colors, but how does it read?
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« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2010, 01:34:57 PM » |
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Ooh. I like the cover idea.
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