eReader Question
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Thinking about buying an eReader and as always, I am the most impatient man in the world and want it now. I am looking at a couple of them now and want some feedback from others who use these devices and maybe able to point me in the direction of an ereader I don't know about or tell me why the ones I am looking at suck arse. 1st is the Kindle[^], it's $139.00 which is good,but I have to but it online and wait 3-5 days for delivery, that's like asking me to wait for beer. Also read that it's handling of PDFs, specifically zooming is not that good. More books available via Amazon. 2nd is the Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-650[^], I can walk over to Border's at lunch and pick one up, but it's RRP is $229.00. Reviews tell me the PDF handling is superior including zooming and it has memory expansion via SD Card or Memory Stick Pro. Less books as partnered with Borders and Angus & Robertson. Give me recommendations, as I know I will go and buy the Sony on impulse, even though it is over my budget of $250.00, which was to include accessories and probably some books.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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Thinking about buying an eReader and as always, I am the most impatient man in the world and want it now. I am looking at a couple of them now and want some feedback from others who use these devices and maybe able to point me in the direction of an ereader I don't know about or tell me why the ones I am looking at suck arse. 1st is the Kindle[^], it's $139.00 which is good,but I have to but it online and wait 3-5 days for delivery, that's like asking me to wait for beer. Also read that it's handling of PDFs, specifically zooming is not that good. More books available via Amazon. 2nd is the Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-650[^], I can walk over to Border's at lunch and pick one up, but it's RRP is $229.00. Reviews tell me the PDF handling is superior including zooming and it has memory expansion via SD Card or Memory Stick Pro. Less books as partnered with Borders and Angus & Robertson. Give me recommendations, as I know I will go and buy the Sony on impulse, even though it is over my budget of $250.00, which was to include accessories and probably some books.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
Kindle. End. Of. Story. It is worth it. Not only is it the best on the market, it is eay to read without eyestrain, a charge lasts up to a month and it has the biggest selection of books. It also is tough, durable and simple to use. There is also the fact that you do not hold the books on the device, but on an account so you can load them to any kindle enabled device. Accept no substitutes! Kindle is the only option if you like reading. BUT! It will be expensive, I am a kindle whore and get through 3 or 4 books a week, so they add up unles you are careful.
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Thinking about buying an eReader and as always, I am the most impatient man in the world and want it now. I am looking at a couple of them now and want some feedback from others who use these devices and maybe able to point me in the direction of an ereader I don't know about or tell me why the ones I am looking at suck arse. 1st is the Kindle[^], it's $139.00 which is good,but I have to but it online and wait 3-5 days for delivery, that's like asking me to wait for beer. Also read that it's handling of PDFs, specifically zooming is not that good. More books available via Amazon. 2nd is the Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-650[^], I can walk over to Border's at lunch and pick one up, but it's RRP is $229.00. Reviews tell me the PDF handling is superior including zooming and it has memory expansion via SD Card or Memory Stick Pro. Less books as partnered with Borders and Angus & Robertson. Give me recommendations, as I know I will go and buy the Sony on impulse, even though it is over my budget of $250.00, which was to include accessories and probably some books.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
If I had $250 to spend on an eReader, I'd get the Nook Color. Then again, I don't have $250 to spend on an eReader, so I haven't researched it much.
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If I had $250 to spend on an eReader, I'd get the Nook Color. Then again, I don't have $250 to spend on an eReader, so I haven't researched it much.
Colour is immaterial when it comes to reading books, for proper grown up books do not have pictures. Children's books may need nice pretty pics, but hey I felt the need for them evaporated by the age of 9.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]
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Colour is immaterial when it comes to reading books, for proper grown up books do not have pictures. Children's books may need nice pretty pics, but hey I felt the need for them evaporated by the age of 9.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]
Some technical books are heavy on graphics, especially for subjects such as Silverlight and WPF. Color is probably not too important for those graphics, however.
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Thinking about buying an eReader and as always, I am the most impatient man in the world and want it now. I am looking at a couple of them now and want some feedback from others who use these devices and maybe able to point me in the direction of an ereader I don't know about or tell me why the ones I am looking at suck arse. 1st is the Kindle[^], it's $139.00 which is good,but I have to but it online and wait 3-5 days for delivery, that's like asking me to wait for beer. Also read that it's handling of PDFs, specifically zooming is not that good. More books available via Amazon. 2nd is the Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-650[^], I can walk over to Border's at lunch and pick one up, but it's RRP is $229.00. Reviews tell me the PDF handling is superior including zooming and it has memory expansion via SD Card or Memory Stick Pro. Less books as partnered with Borders and Angus & Robertson. Give me recommendations, as I know I will go and buy the Sony on impulse, even though it is over my budget of $250.00, which was to include accessories and probably some books.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
Not personal experience, you understand, but I read an article (offline) yesterday by a tech journalist I respect, who is ditching his Sony reader because of the way it deals with PDFs. Unfortunately he does not write which model it is nor what he is switching to. He does say that it deals with RTF better in a lot of cases than PDF. I have found an earlier online article[^] of his where he mentions it is a PRS 505, although it is nearly a year old so the latest models may have improved. I know that Elaine has a Sony and seems quite pleased with it whenever she mentions it.
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Colour is immaterial when it comes to reading books, for proper grown up books do not have pictures. Children's books may need nice pretty pics, but hey I felt the need for them evaporated by the age of 9.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]
Dalek Dave wrote:
proper grown up books do not have pictures
You read playboy just for the articles then? :laugh: :laugh:
I don't have ADHD, I have ADOS... Attention Deficit oooh SHINY!! If you like cars, check out the Booger Mobile blog | If you feel generous - make a donation to Camp Quality!!
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Thinking about buying an eReader and as always, I am the most impatient man in the world and want it now. I am looking at a couple of them now and want some feedback from others who use these devices and maybe able to point me in the direction of an ereader I don't know about or tell me why the ones I am looking at suck arse. 1st is the Kindle[^], it's $139.00 which is good,but I have to but it online and wait 3-5 days for delivery, that's like asking me to wait for beer. Also read that it's handling of PDFs, specifically zooming is not that good. More books available via Amazon. 2nd is the Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-650[^], I can walk over to Border's at lunch and pick one up, but it's RRP is $229.00. Reviews tell me the PDF handling is superior including zooming and it has memory expansion via SD Card or Memory Stick Pro. Less books as partnered with Borders and Angus & Robertson. Give me recommendations, as I know I will go and buy the Sony on impulse, even though it is over my budget of $250.00, which was to include accessories and probably some books.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
for $250 I could get about 250 paperbacks from the charity shop. That'd last about 5 years of commuting to work. You and I both know that thing will be stuffed in a drawer at home within three months and you'll be obsessing over the next useless gadget.
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Dalek Dave wrote:
proper grown up books do not have pictures
You read playboy just for the articles then? :laugh: :laugh:
I don't have ADHD, I have ADOS... Attention Deficit oooh SHINY!! If you like cars, check out the Booger Mobile blog | If you feel generous - make a donation to Camp Quality!!
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Thinking about buying an eReader and as always, I am the most impatient man in the world and want it now. I am looking at a couple of them now and want some feedback from others who use these devices and maybe able to point me in the direction of an ereader I don't know about or tell me why the ones I am looking at suck arse. 1st is the Kindle[^], it's $139.00 which is good,but I have to but it online and wait 3-5 days for delivery, that's like asking me to wait for beer. Also read that it's handling of PDFs, specifically zooming is not that good. More books available via Amazon. 2nd is the Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-650[^], I can walk over to Border's at lunch and pick one up, but it's RRP is $229.00. Reviews tell me the PDF handling is superior including zooming and it has memory expansion via SD Card or Memory Stick Pro. Less books as partnered with Borders and Angus & Robertson. Give me recommendations, as I know I will go and buy the Sony on impulse, even though it is over my budget of $250.00, which was to include accessories and probably some books.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
No one in their right mind should ever buy anything made by Sony. Get Kindle, it'll be worth the wait.
"People who bite the hand that feeds them usually lick the boot that kicks them." Eric Hoffer
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for $250 I could get about 250 paperbacks from the charity shop. That'd last about 5 years of commuting to work. You and I both know that thing will be stuffed in a drawer at home within three months and you'll be obsessing over the next useless gadget.
or save 250$ and recycle old dead trees by getting a library card. probably the only reason I don't have a kindle yet.
Watched code never compiles.
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or save 250$ and recycle old dead trees by getting a library card. probably the only reason I don't have a kindle yet.
Watched code never compiles.
While out house hunting a few weeks ago we saw something pretty special, an entire large book case of nothing but Danielle Steel, all in perfect condition. I'm pretty sure Mick's motivation is pursuing his interest in modern chick-lit without his mates finding out.
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for $250 I could get about 250 paperbacks from the charity shop. That'd last about 5 years of commuting to work. You and I both know that thing will be stuffed in a drawer at home within three months and you'll be obsessing over the next useless gadget.
Josh Gray wrote:
for $250 I could get about 250 paperbacks from the charity shop. That'd last about 5 years of commuting to work. You and I both know that thing will be stuffed in a drawer at home within three months and you'll be obsessing over the next useless gadget.
I've got to get me some Certification so I can move back to a salary that allows me to support my family or get a new job that does the same. Many of these books are large and bulky and in some cases expensive. I have been handed (by one of my Gen Y colleagues) several of these books in PDF format (don't bother mentioning pirating, I pay for my software, DVD's, BluRay's, books etc. can't afford do do the same at the moment), so I will use the eReader quite heavily. I also have many other PDF's that are software/hardware manuals, Linux manuals and also freeware books on Networking and the like. I haven't had time to read fiction for several years and 95%+ of my existing books are in storage, I don't have the physical space to store any more books at home. I still trying to get the Missus to chuck out the tonnes of her and the kids shit I have balancing precariously in the garage as it is.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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Josh Gray wrote:
for $250 I could get about 250 paperbacks from the charity shop. That'd last about 5 years of commuting to work. You and I both know that thing will be stuffed in a drawer at home within three months and you'll be obsessing over the next useless gadget.
I've got to get me some Certification so I can move back to a salary that allows me to support my family or get a new job that does the same. Many of these books are large and bulky and in some cases expensive. I have been handed (by one of my Gen Y colleagues) several of these books in PDF format (don't bother mentioning pirating, I pay for my software, DVD's, BluRay's, books etc. can't afford do do the same at the moment), so I will use the eReader quite heavily. I also have many other PDF's that are software/hardware manuals, Linux manuals and also freeware books on Networking and the like. I haven't had time to read fiction for several years and 95%+ of my existing books are in storage, I don't have the physical space to store any more books at home. I still trying to get the Missus to chuck out the tonnes of her and the kids shit I have balancing precariously in the garage as it is.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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Kindle. End. Of. Story. It is worth it. Not only is it the best on the market, it is eay to read without eyestrain, a charge lasts up to a month and it has the biggest selection of books. It also is tough, durable and simple to use. There is also the fact that you do not hold the books on the device, but on an account so you can load them to any kindle enabled device. Accept no substitutes! Kindle is the only option if you like reading. BUT! It will be expensive, I am a kindle whore and get through 3 or 4 books a week, so they add up unles you are careful.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]
Dalek Dave wrote:
There is also the fact that you do not hold the books on the device, but on an account so you can load them to any kindle enabled device
So what do I do with the PDF books I have on my computer that I want to read on the Kindle if I get one?
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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If I had $250 to spend on an eReader, I'd get the Nook Color. Then again, I don't have $250 to spend on an eReader, so I haven't researched it much.
AspDotNetDev wrote:
If I had $250 to spend on an eReader, I'd get the Nook Color. Then again, I don't have $250 to spend on an eReader, so I haven't researched it much.
Looks nice, but I'm in Australia, don't think we have Barnes and Noble over here.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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Fair enough, if you're only reading pdfs have you considered a netbook? Only about $100 more at JB HIFI
Josh Gray wrote:
Fair enough, if you're only reading pdfs have you considered a netbook? Only about $100 more at JB HIFI
I've already got a Lenovo S10e or something like that. For the books I was looking for something smaller and easier to hold in a chair or train.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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Thinking about buying an eReader and as always, I am the most impatient man in the world and want it now. I am looking at a couple of them now and want some feedback from others who use these devices and maybe able to point me in the direction of an ereader I don't know about or tell me why the ones I am looking at suck arse. 1st is the Kindle[^], it's $139.00 which is good,but I have to but it online and wait 3-5 days for delivery, that's like asking me to wait for beer. Also read that it's handling of PDFs, specifically zooming is not that good. More books available via Amazon. 2nd is the Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-650[^], I can walk over to Border's at lunch and pick one up, but it's RRP is $229.00. Reviews tell me the PDF handling is superior including zooming and it has memory expansion via SD Card or Memory Stick Pro. Less books as partnered with Borders and Angus & Robertson. Give me recommendations, as I know I will go and buy the Sony on impulse, even though it is over my budget of $250.00, which was to include accessories and probably some books.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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RichardM1 wrote:
It's this really cool stuff: Books.
Expensive (comparitively), bulky and I've no more room to place new books. Covered this in my reply to Josh.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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Josh Gray wrote:
Fair enough, if you're only reading pdfs have you considered a netbook? Only about $100 more at JB HIFI
I've already got a Lenovo S10e or something like that. For the books I was looking for something smaller and easier to hold in a chair or train.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
Michael Martin wrote:
I've already got a Lenovo S10e or something like that. For the books I was looking for something smaller and easier to hold in a chair or train.
So the real question is - does the difference in comfort between using an eReader and a netbook justify the price?