to buy or not to buy? - Page 3

stxopher · 05-25-2007, 03:54 PM

Can't argue with that since with the right work and sweat you do open up a whole range of new and useful formats.

Still, it might be better to say "with some extra work and a little risk, you can read many formats without converting."

Having said that, most people I know have a hard time installing something on their PC (you know, the "click me to install" type). Lord knows what would happen if they tried to install something in the Iliad right now. Especially if you applied a little extra pressure by telling them how easy it would be to brick it. (Me, I like to live dangerously and in violation of warranties. That's what makes life fun! Annnnd sometimes expensive.)

NatCh · 05-25-2007, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam B.

With my comment, I was including some of the applications I have ported.

FBReader alone supports....

Okay, I retract my comment completely and without reservation. I had totally forgotten the FBReader port, and hadn't caught that several of your other ports were reading softwares.

In fact, I think that deserves a few more of these:

Adam B. · 05-25-2007, 04:22 PM

Don't be so hard on yourself. I know you're stuck in Sony land, worrying about what format your books and documents are in.

On a side note though, with the flasher not available for the Sony, it may be possible to include further format support in it down the road. Heck, I almost want to buy one to see what I can do.

NatCh · 05-25-2007, 04:29 PM

Yeah, but I like to think I pay a little better attention than that! Since we're getting ready to move, I'll blame my confusion on that logistical mess.

Neophyte · 05-25-2007, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RWood

Unless they add annotation and the ability to merge and save documents like the iRex, there is little point in having a touch screen.

The only reason I want a touchscreen is exactly for the purpose of annotating texts. It wouldn't quite be the same as pen in the margins, but as I don't have any more room for paper...::sigh::

Thanks for the advice!

Neophyte · 05-25-2007, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

One of our fellow bloggers, Larry Z. has made a comparison here between the Sony and Iliad.

Great comparison! It doesn't make my decison any easier, but at least i have the info. Kudos to Larry Z for his dedication to the cause!

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05-25-2007, 03:54 PM	#31
stxopher Nameless Being	Can't argue with that since with the right work and sweat you do open up a whole range of new and useful formats. Still, it might be better to say "with some extra work and a little risk, you can read many formats without converting." Having said that, most people I know have a hard time installing something on their PC (you know, the "click me to install" type). Lord knows what would happen if they tried to install something in the Iliad right now. Especially if you applied a little extra pressure by telling them how easy it would be to brick it. (Me, I like to live dangerously and in violation of warranties. That's what makes life fun! Annnnd sometimes expensive.)

05-25-2007, 04:22 PM	#33
Adam B. Addicted to Porting Posts: 1,697 Karma: 7194 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Device: iRex iLiad, Nokia 770, Samsung i760	Don't be so hard on yourself. I know you're stuck in Sony land, worrying about what format your books and documents are in. On a side note though, with the flasher not available for the Sony, it may be possible to include further format support in it down the road. Heck, I almost want to buy one to see what I can do.

05-25-2007, 04:29 PM	#34
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Yeah, but I like to think I pay a little better attention than that! Since we're getting ready to move, I'll blame my confusion on that logistical mess.