01-15-2008, 07:08 PM | #106 |
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I'm glad that you found a solution that does what you need, 'cause that's the important bit.
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01-15-2008, 11:30 PM | #107 | |
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Seriously, it's great that you managed to find the diamonds in the dirt, so to speak, and discover something you could get out of e-books. To your credit, most "average" people wouldn't have put in the effort that you obviously did to check things out, debate, discuss, and finally take the leap of faith that others avoid. (Now... if only we could figure out how to duplicate it with a few billion people...) |
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01-16-2008, 05:40 PM | #108 |
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01-16-2008, 06:05 PM | #110 | |
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01-16-2008, 07:22 PM | #112 | |
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01-16-2008, 08:22 PM | #113 |
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01-17-2008, 02:33 AM | #114 |
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As one contemplating buying an iLiad or Cybook, I think the original question is a good one. I do like technical things. I do read from my Palm TX. I don't read ebooks on my computer but do read blogs and other web info.
I do not think ebooks have arrived. I think current devices will fade away as happened with the last generation of ebook readers. But I do not think ebooks and readers will go away. Eventually the price of the reader will be low enough that it will be a convenient and cost effective way to distribute text books and reference works. Whether it is a good idea for you to buy at this time really depends on whether you have the money and interest to buy the gear and deal with the hassles of getting the books you want on the reader and then doing the reading on the device. I don't think the mythical "typical" consumer would find it worth the money or effort. Regardless, there will be an adequate market along the way to continue to develop the eReaders and ebooks. I am still trying to figure this value-equation for myself. The ebooks offered on this site are probably enough to get me to buy either device if I was convinced I would turn off the TV and computer long enough to read through the books I would download. |
01-17-2008, 04:49 PM | #115 | |
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Having said that - I think we're in a real upswing finally. I used to own a rocket ebook and - nobody had even heard of it. And those that saw it were kind of 'meh' about it, with the feeling that they could see why *I* wanted one, but didn't really want one themselves. Or people who saw me reading on my pda or my smartphone and whose main reaction was 'that's cool, but I could never read on such a small screen'. On the other hand, with my Cybook, I've had half a dozen people ask me to send them the information on how to get it or ask me question after question about ebooks, formats, how they work. I know of at least 1 person that's planning on buying one and several others that are still trying to justify the price but absolutely wants one - or the Sony or Kindle. And some of the positive reactions are from people who, when they found out I had ordered one, were very much in the "I could never read on a device, it'd be too annoying/I'd miss the feel of books' camp. |
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01-18-2008, 05:16 AM | #116 |
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The problem I have with eBook reading devices is that they are not on sale with warranty in the UK. Try going into computer stores here and enquire about them. The people in the store do not know what one is talking about. I have even been told that there are no such devices!
The other problem is the price reported on various websites. They are very expensive (over £300) for a one-function device. An ASUS UMPC is only £197. Basic laptops can be bougth for a around£220 and I can read eBooks on these in any format. I just cannot see them taking off in the UK unless they are in the shops at aropund £180 maximum. (inc VAT). When they are available at a sensible price, with full warranty, then I will buy one - but not until. A J Edwards |
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Yes, you're right, they are fairly expensive, but if you're a dedicated reader, the £245 of the CyBook is really not THAT much. I certainly spend way over that much on books in a year. Quote:
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01-18-2008, 10:34 AM | #118 |
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01-18-2008, 11:57 AM | #119 | |
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Had I had a need to annotate documents or read PDFs, the iLiad would be clear winner. |
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01-19-2008, 09:09 AM | #120 |
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For Harry T.
Yes, I do know what I am missing. Correct that Harry, I think I know what I am missing, I have never physically seen an eInk book reader. BUT as a pensioner on a fixed income it is more important that I pay my council tax and other assorted and increasing costs to live. I will just have to wait until the price comes down to make it viable for me. This is also why I want to buy in a shop with a proper warranty. If it goes wrong I can take it back and have it replaced. A J Edwards |
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