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« on: February 10, 2010, 04:44:05 PM » |
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I just picked up a B&N Nook. I love this thing. There is no way to describe how great it is reading with an e-ink display. It truly has the contrast and viewing angles of real paper.
Of course, since it's based on Android, I have already soft-rooted it and I can now browse the web on it too. I've only had it for a couple of days but so far I think it is excellent.
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WarRaven
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« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2010, 05:10:58 PM » |
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HAcKeR!!!lol, sounds nice. Post is useless without pics though.  WR
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NaplesBill
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« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2010, 05:21:33 PM » |
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I am a hacker and I admit it.
Now here's the pic:
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WarRaven
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« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2010, 05:34:03 PM » |
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Hey thats pretty slick.. And your surfing on it too huh? Thanks for the pic  WR |
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« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2010, 07:07:58 PM » |
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I've been using freda as my ebook on my eXpo. Nice and protable for my needs to read |
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NaplesBill
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« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2010, 08:40:01 AM » |
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I have tried using e-readers on my phones and my PC. I just can't read for more than 30 mins without my eyes feeling stressed. The e-ink really is all it's cracked up to be.
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« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2010, 02:00:30 PM » |
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talking about ereaders, I'm more interested in the que.
re: ebook readers, anyone using ms reader?
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NaplesBill
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« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2010, 02:19:35 PM » |
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I think the Que is a cool device. I think it's too expensive for my purposes though. I also like have a separate touchscreen so I don't have to deal with fingerprints and smudges on the screen I am reading on.
I don't need the business side of the Que so I imagine that's why I see it as too expensive to be used as an e-reader. Besides, the nook is Android based and has already been soft-rooted. I already added a web browser and free book finder to my device. Pandora has also been ported and I'm sure there will be document editing software soon enough.
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« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2010, 02:37:38 PM » |
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I'd like to find a reader that works on WM that will let you turn pages like the ipad demo shows..not needed..but cool looking
Most of my books i read I use on the eXpo..used to have a HTC Athena with a MUCH bigger screen and it was the perfect size. eXpo works and I mostly use adobe Reader LE so i can size it for no eye strain.
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« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2010, 11:15:56 PM » |
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I have the Amazon Kindle. It allows you to read books instantly & globally as well as listen to MP3 songs & browse the web. I absolutely love it! It is so nice to take all of my books with me everywhere w/o the sore back!!!!! And the pages look so real as well. Love it! |
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« Reply #10 on: February 18, 2010, 12:34:41 PM » |
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I'd love to have something like the kindle but with a little more built it..my dream tablet/reader thing would be close to this : http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/notion-ink-adam-hands-on-with-video-at-mwc-2010/read all the ebooks you want on a 10-12 hr bat life even in bright sunlight and still be able to run everything a netbook will run in a small formfactor. to be able to carry everything..take notes..do anything i want to on it (save playing any type of graphic intensive games) and carry 100's of my fav books would be great!! I just hope this one comes out matching the hype. |
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NaplesBill
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« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2010, 01:10:58 PM » |
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I really like that device but it's a bit too bulky for me. It's very impressive though.
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« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2010, 12:59:16 AM » |
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I suspect (read somewhere?) Apple is targeting 'Kindle" with the iPad.
Kindle, or Kindle 2 (and not the Kindle DX) simply provides the user (reader) with exactly what they want.
IMO, Apple has missed and Amazon will continue to rule for "readers".
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