03-21-2010, 01:37 PM
here is my latest re-review.
Trying to read one of the PDFs on the llresearch.org site, the Law of One, part 1.
This is with the IREX Digital Reader 1000S.
Last month I updated the drivers, software to the latest version. It took a couple of times to do so.
The IREX DR1000S costs Euro 587.39 or US$795.18 at March 22nd 2010. That is exclusive of S&H and necessary protective cover you need to buy.
The review is somewhat positive:
Earlier on, before the firmware update, I got around max. 3 hours reading-time and need to consciously turn-off your device.
Now, the device will turn itself off after 10 minutes of non-activity and last 3 or 4 days of reading-time before a recharge.
Readability:
In low light conditions, it is very readable and reads like paper. Example: you dislike the computer glare and want to read LOO1 as a paper-back. You can read it without the glaring LCD/CRT light.
Usability:
The updated drivers make the device more responsive to clicks and presses. Formerly you had to press hard or not twice (not clear about that since E-ink refreshes after a bit of time)
Battery Life:
- on an average charge, you would get around 14 day's worth of reading time (assuming you read 100 pages each day) before recharging. the device will turn itself off after 15 minutes of inactivity.
File Formats:
- PDF, Text, HTML, JPG, BMP
Would I recommend it?
- Yes: Only if you can afford it and do not wish an IPAD.
- Maybe: The IPAD and Netbook is also tempting.
- No: You have used the iPhone and really tempted to get an iPad, or tight on spending.
Thoughts:
- Ebook reader is useful if you want something easy on your eyes and have lots of material to read (costs aside)
- Most digital content is in Proprietary/Sony, Kindle/Amazon, Secured PDF/B&N. You may find it hard to find fully unlocked PDFs (other than old books) of current books.
The ebook market is changing:
- One of the changes is (of course) the iPad, the combined EBook/Netbook, the combined EBook/MP3 player (Audio-books), the combined touch-screen ebook/mp3 player.
The iPad is somewhat interesting because content for iPad is supposed to be interactive, for example, parts of the book can be 3D (you need 3D glasses), the next page can be a movie, the characters can talk, the book can present itself as a self-test and unlock itself on input of correct answers.
Trying to read one of the PDFs on the llresearch.org site, the Law of One, part 1.
This is with the IREX Digital Reader 1000S.
Last month I updated the drivers, software to the latest version. It took a couple of times to do so.
The IREX DR1000S costs Euro 587.39 or US$795.18 at March 22nd 2010. That is exclusive of S&H and necessary protective cover you need to buy.
The review is somewhat positive:
Earlier on, before the firmware update, I got around max. 3 hours reading-time and need to consciously turn-off your device.
Now, the device will turn itself off after 10 minutes of non-activity and last 3 or 4 days of reading-time before a recharge.
Readability:
In low light conditions, it is very readable and reads like paper. Example: you dislike the computer glare and want to read LOO1 as a paper-back. You can read it without the glaring LCD/CRT light.
Usability:
The updated drivers make the device more responsive to clicks and presses. Formerly you had to press hard or not twice (not clear about that since E-ink refreshes after a bit of time)
Battery Life:
- on an average charge, you would get around 14 day's worth of reading time (assuming you read 100 pages each day) before recharging. the device will turn itself off after 15 minutes of inactivity.
File Formats:
- PDF, Text, HTML, JPG, BMP
Would I recommend it?
- Yes: Only if you can afford it and do not wish an IPAD.
- Maybe: The IPAD and Netbook is also tempting.
- No: You have used the iPhone and really tempted to get an iPad, or tight on spending.
Thoughts:
- Ebook reader is useful if you want something easy on your eyes and have lots of material to read (costs aside)
- Most digital content is in Proprietary/Sony, Kindle/Amazon, Secured PDF/B&N. You may find it hard to find fully unlocked PDFs (other than old books) of current books.
The ebook market is changing:
- One of the changes is (of course) the iPad, the combined EBook/Netbook, the combined EBook/MP3 player (Audio-books), the combined touch-screen ebook/mp3 player.
The iPad is somewhat interesting because content for iPad is supposed to be interactive, for example, parts of the book can be 3D (you need 3D glasses), the next page can be a movie, the characters can talk, the book can present itself as a self-test and unlock itself on input of correct answers.