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Pocketbook 302 first impressions - hands on video
I just posted part one of my review over on my blog. I even shot a short video (my first). I've covered the PB302 before (here and here). Here are the highlights:
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Is it a resistive touchscreen like the PRS600 has, Nate?
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It works with both a fingertip and a stylus, so I would say yes.
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I have a couple of questions: a.) is possible to tether with a cell phone either via wifi or bluetooth? and b.) is it possible to save a web page that you have loaded for off-line viewing (i.e. as an html file on the device itself)?
Also, are there any limits in regard to the types of files the browser will download? Will it download mp3s, PDFs, zip files, epubs, etc.? Finally, how is the screen clarity. The touch screen layer has a lot of glare, but I can live with that; is it clearer than the sony touch screen models? Luqman |
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b) Yes you can save a page, but I haven't tried the resulting html file yet. c) There are no limits on what you can download, but at the moment the browser tries to open all the files as txt. I've already pointed out this error to the devs. d) The screen may be shiny, but it' definitely not clouded like the SOny touch edition. |
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How do you use the dictionary? I don't remember seeing it in your review.
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03-02-2010, 04:04 AM | #7 |
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It actually looks pretty good. I'm looking forward to seeing how much they can reduce the glare. Still, the fact that it isnt cloudy like the PRS 600 is a step forward. What is the cost?
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Thanks very much for the review -- good info.
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Sold in Europe at 295 €
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Nate, thanks!
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Nate,
How finger friendly is the on screen keyboard? Can you turn the page with the touch screen? |
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Another Pocketbook 302 hands on review
Hi All
I've also published a hands on review of the Pocketbook 302. Would love to hear your comments. Thanks Ben |
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