or this one: https://www.alwaysinnovating.com/touchbook/gallery.htm
On Apr 26, 2009, at 6:45 PM, Jerry Johnson wrote: > > Some of the netbooks are tabletpcs, very little drive space, no cd rom > drive, but huge screen, tablet, and decent battery lide > > http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=tablet+pc&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=8121975893056445951&ei=WfH0Sc3dB5OktwelmNS6Dw&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&resnum=4&ct=result#ps-sellers > > as an example of a picture > > picture a lawyers leather portfolio for size and weight. > > > > On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 7:32 PM, Dana <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> 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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