but you still have to sit upright foro that right and kind of hunch over? It's the ergonomics I am trying to solve -- otherwise I would just use my laptop.
On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 4:16 PM, Zaphod Beeblebrox <[email protected]> wrote: > > not as much as it sucks to read them on portable devices. I have the > Sony eReader and while I love it for text/eReader formats, I hate it > for pdfs. For the price of a sony eReader, you could get a netbook > which would do a lot more. > > > On Apr 26, 2009, at 4:54 PM, Dana wrote: > >> >> Ah. I ask because it sucks to read a 500-page pdf on a laptop... >> >> On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 3:38 PM, Jerry Johnson <[email protected]> >> wrote: >>> >>> No, if you need PDFs, or pdf-like books (intense images possible), i >>> would recommend _anything_ else first. >>> >>> This thing is basically a pulp-paperback replacement device. >>> >>> But, I don't know of any hand-held ebook readers that handle PDFs. >>> >>> iPhones maybe, tablet pcs, sure, but Sony reader has limited PDF >>> support (they dont look very good), Kindle cannot handle PDFs (you >>> can >>> try to convert them to MOBI format, but that does a poor job with >>> graphic-intense pdfs). The ebookwise reader can handle html with >>> images embedded, but the image quality kind of sucks. Dont try to >>> read >>> a flowchart. >>> >>> (That is why I read PDFs on my laptop, not a portable reader device.) >>> >>> >>> On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 5:08 PM, Dana <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> If I got one it would be for technical reading for certifications so >>>> markup matters to me. Of course these are mostly pdf format also, >>>> so.... can you convert? >>>> >>>> On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 3:03 PM, Jerry Johnson <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> It can, but i never do (i dont do it in real books, either). >>>>> >>>>> Bookmarks I have set, but I tend to built a toc myself off the >>>>> ebook, >>>>> and add it to the front. >>>>> >>>>> I use the book in 3 basic modes. >>>>> >>>>> pleasure reading - 85%. >>>>> news catchup - 10% >>>>> tech lookup - 5% >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I have a memory card that has a bunch of tech manuals for the >>>>> technologies I might run into on any given project, I can pop in >>>>> if I >>>>> need to do a lookup, or need to do some tech reading during lunch. >>>>> >>>>> I have an rss/html program I wrote to grab the blogs and feeds I >>>>> want >>>>> to read, and generate an imp file. I used to use this every morning >>>>> before I commuted to work downtown boston on the train. doesnt get >>>>> used much anymore, as my laptop is waiting now after my 20 foot >>>>> commute these days. >>>>> >>>>> the form factor for me is very important. I love the size and hand >>>>> feel of the ebook, the large swale on one side (mimicking a folded >>>>> back paperback in form) allows effortless reading for hours (even >>>>> though it is heavier than the kindle). I love the 2 buttons. >>>>> (up.down), and I love that that is flips over with a single screen >>>>> click so I can switch from right hand to left hand as needed. >>>>> (important for long afternoon reads in the hammock) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 4:36 PM, Dana <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> so it is important that it feel like a book? Can you underline, >>>>>> highlight, bookmark, etc? >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 2:18 PM, Jerry Johnson >>>>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I bought in early. Have an original Rocket e-book (1998), >>>>>>> replaced it >>>>>>> with a GEMstar (2003), and now have an eBookwise ebook (2007). >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Love it. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Would not want to spend a week without it. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Bought and gifted 6 of them so far. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> No color, cannot handle pdfs (has own imp format). Tiny >>>>>>> annoying power >>>>>>> plug (loved the original Rocket docking station) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Backlighting rocks. lasts for 25 hours+ of solid reading on a >>>>>>> charge. >>>>>>> handles html wonderfully. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> and when it's on sale (89 or 99 bucks), it is a steal. even at >>>>>>> 109 it >>>>>>> is worth it. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I did NOT like the original kindle for ergonomics, buttons, >>>>>>> looks, >>>>>>> etc. the new one is improved, but still not a "book". >>>>>>> >>>>>>> And I cannot justify a sony. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> http://www.ebookwise.com/ebookwise/ebookwise1150.htm >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 4:05 PM, Dana <[email protected]> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Do you like it? Do you recommend it? 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