NEW eReader OR iLiad what should I do

Ambassador-of-C · 08-26-2008, 09:37 PM

Hello all,
There is another eReader on the horizon.
http://www.astak.com/97Ebook_Reader.html
It will be...
* Windows CE platform,
* Have a bigger screen 9.7",
* WiFi
* Bluetooth
* 2 USB 2.0 ports
* Will, "READ TRUE" 8 by 11 page size
* cost around $450 - $500,

Seller said will be available this November 2008

Please tell me why I should buy the iLiad than... buy this eReader?

Any help is GREATLY appreciated.

Nate the great · 08-26-2008, 09:39 PM

Sounds like you are talking about one of the Astak Mentors. Or you might have found a new reader. Can you provide more info?

Ambassador-of-C · 08-26-2008, 10:02 PM

Yes, forgot to post that link.
http://www.astak.com/97Ebook_Reader.html

ericshliao · 08-27-2008, 02:24 AM

I would suggest that making sure what you really need is the best strategy. The Astak 9.7 ereader has major differences from iLiad, such as screen size, greyscale depth. Your requirements and need will determine which one is best suit for you.

For example, I am taking my ebook reader whereever I go, so iLiad fits me more. Besides, I read comic on iLiad, and iLiad's 16 greyscale provides better visual effect. Astak 9.7 ereader can't beat iLiad in the above two factors.

Format C: · 08-27-2008, 05:41 AM

As of now you can actually read books on the iLiad, and not on the Astak.
So, if you need it now, it's definitely a no-brainer.

If don't need it now, and you can wait, probably you don't need it at all.
So you can wait for the Mentor, then you can wait for the new kindle, then for the Apple, then for the new Sony, then for the new Cybook, then for the new iLiad..................

When you need it, buy the less expensive or the one that fit you best and you'll be happy.

If you just want it, go for the two of them and you won't miss them....

wallcraft · 08-27-2008, 11:17 PM

The Astak 9.7" device is now due next March, see Astak Mentor eBook readers with WiFi and Touchscreen options, post #742. There will probably be several other devices with 9.7 screens next spring. If you can wait, at least one of these (perhaps from iRex) will almost certainly be better than the iLiad for applications that favor a large screen. However, the iLiad is here today and is a good enough for many purposes.

08-26-2008, 09:37 PM	#1
Ambassador-of-C Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: iRex ILiad	NEW eReader OR iLiad what should I do Hello all, There is another eReader on the horizon. http://www.astak.com/97Ebook_Reader.html It will be... * Windows CE platform, * Have a bigger screen 9.7", * WiFi * Bluetooth * 2 USB 2.0 ports * Will, "READ TRUE" 8 by 11 page size * cost around $450 - $500, Seller said will be available this November 2008 Please tell me why I should buy the iLiad than... buy this eReader? Any help is GREATLY appreciated. Last edited by Ambassador-of-C; 08-26-2008 at 10:02 PM.

08-27-2008, 02:24 AM	#4
ericshliao Guru Posts: 976 Karma: 687 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Dell X51v; iLiad v2	I would suggest that making sure what you really need is the best strategy. The Astak 9.7 ereader has major differences from iLiad, such as screen size, greyscale depth. Your requirements and need will determine which one is best suit for you. For example, I am taking my ebook reader whereever I go, so iLiad fits me more. Besides, I read comic on iLiad, and iLiad's 16 greyscale provides better visual effect. Astak 9.7 ereader can't beat iLiad in the above two factors. Last edited by ericshliao; 08-27-2008 at 02:28 AM.

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08-26-2008, 09:39 PM	#2
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	Sounds like you are talking about one of the Astak Mentors. Or you might have found a new reader. Can you provide more info?

08-26-2008, 10:02 PM	#3
Ambassador-of-C Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: iRex ILiad	Yes, forgot to post that link. http://www.astak.com/97Ebook_Reader.html

08-27-2008, 05:41 AM	#5
Format C: Guru Posts: 753 Karma: 1496807 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Third World Device: iLiad + PRS-505 + Kindle 3	As of now you can actually read books on the iLiad, and not on the Astak. So, if you need it now, it's definitely a no-brainer. If don't need it now, and you can wait, probably you don't need it at all. So you can wait for the Mentor, then you can wait for the new kindle, then for the Apple, then for the new Sony, then for the new Cybook, then for the new iLiad.................. When you need it, buy the less expensive or the one that fit you best and you'll be happy. If you just want it, go for the two of them and you won't miss them....

08-27-2008, 11:17 PM	#6
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,975 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	The Astak 9.7" device is now due next March, see Astak Mentor eBook readers with WiFi and Touchscreen options, post #742. There will probably be several other devices with 9.7 screens next spring. If you can wait, at least one of these (perhaps from iRex) will almost certainly be better than the iLiad for applications that favor a large screen. However, the iLiad is here today and is a good enough for many purposes.

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