Foxit's eSlick e-reader ships out, gets photographed
By Darren Murph 
posted March 30th 2009 6:01AM
posted March 30th 2009 6:01AM
posted March 30th 2009 6:01AM
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Why would i need an eSlick or a Kindle when my 1" keyring photo viewer has an ebook reader built in?
But honestly, what happened to good ol books. There is nothing like the "feel" of a book.
Well for one thing reading off of such a tiny screen would be a pain after awhile. Also devices like this employ a screen technology called "eInk". These use very little power, permitting a long battery life, are extremely light for their size, and retains a high contrast in bright light.
I don't really care how my books "feel". It's the content that is important. And thanks to the internet much of that content is [legally] free. While the rest is, on average, cheaper than its print counterpart.
Do you really think your "But honestly" will be enough to suggest that your first sentence should be taken with a grain of salt? You need 40pt lettering /facetious for some people
It seems my attempt at humour failed. Why they include ebook readers on any keycahin/mp4 player i would never know.
However my second comment still stands. Books dont require a charging port and can last generations being passed down, sentimental value..
*shrugs* Your joke wasn't far off from some rather serious comments I've heard before.
But anyways, given the restrictions of DRM, the longevity of ebooks is questionable. I'll give you that. Then again at least with proper backup they won't become lost, or simply disintegrate with time. And while sure these devices need to be plugged in, you're not doing it that often.
I'm pretty sure the same comments were made when the switch from scrolls to bound books was made.
"There's nothing like the feel of a scroll."
Message to Luddites: Technology happens. Deal.
After moving at least 20 times over the last 20 years, I gave up buying print books. Carrying a little ebook reader is much easier than carrying an entire library. Yes, they are small for now. I will keep reading my Kindle until a bigger version comes out. At that time I can keep 2 readers one for letter size books one for pocket size :)
DRM sucks but there is always a solution...
Considering that our books tacked on an extra $400 to our moving costs, my wife and I both have moved to Kindles. As for DRM...there is almost always a way around it.
If you've ever wanted to bring your entire journal and book collection with you somewhere (or everywhere for that matter), it's tough work when it's all in hard copy. This sort of pdf-capable e-ink reader is perfect for this sort of thing, something academics, for example, would and should be interested in. Yeah, you can take all your crap with you on your laptop too, but it's mostly awful for doings lots of reading. Plus the battery poops out in no time.
My testicles itch for you.
Save the trees! /hippy
I won't be happy untill I can fold the corner of my e-book over to bookmark.
A FORTNIGHT!
DAMMIT MAN! Your jackanapes and skylarking have led us into quite a mares nest this time!
It looks like a Cybook Gen3 ( www.bookeen.com ). Is it based on the same machine ?
Reply=fail.
Away with you.
@putu
This is definitely based on a Netronix EB-6xx*. Same as the Gen3.
*http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/EB-600
Waiter, a clue for my friends here...
Waiter, please tell the gentleman at the other table that I'm not addressing him. >_>
Waiter, why are these strangers sitting at my table?
[Waiter]: Sir, this is the Captain's table.
-and there's a fly in my soup.
I'd love this, been using foxit pdf reader for a while (sick of Adobe's constant updates)
eBook readers are great I've been using mobi-reader and a 4 year old iPaq for a while, very handy on buses having the ability to bring like twenty books with me.
When will we see a Letter-sized ebook reader? Come on it mustn't be so hard!
how many books have you read that use letter size pages?
How about:
Maps, atlases, sheet music, scientific papers, word documents, newspapers, manuals (sometimes), data sheets, etc. etc. Also books can easily be reflowed to fit A4.
Don't be so small-minded!
The problem isn't that your copy of I,Robot needs to be letter size. You don't carry the whole series around with you at one time, because you can only read one of the books at a time. The problem comes with text books, case studies, technical manuals, research papers, disertations, etc. Have you ever carried around 50 pounds of research material around campus? it's a pain. I personally like paper books better for relaxation purposes, but would snap an ebook reader up in a minute if it came in a larger size so that it replaced all the case studies (with diagrams and tables) and texts I need to carry around every day.
Two problems with large screen e-readers.
1) They break too much. Current technology uses e-ink with a glass screen. Even at the six inch size, screen breakage is common. The prototypes at nine inch have been terrible for durability. Starting in about the third quarter of this year (if they hit the schedule) there will be flexible screens available. These are expected to be more durable in regard to shock. Expect larger screens to debut between 3rd quarter and the first quarter of next year.
2) Size/price: There are two types of readers recreational and professional (work/student). Recreational users want something cheap (small screen), light (small screen, small battery) that they can hold in one hand while they read. Professional users are willing to pay more and want a bigger screen to show full-sized pdf's including diagrams. Current demand for 5" to 6" screens will probably continue even after the larger screens are available. Larger screens are for a different market -- not a replacement of an existing product.
I want to know who is really making that eBook reader, there's like 6 different companies rebranding it, though the software and UI might be different between them
Netronix
I'm so sick of these new ebook readers popping up left and right. They're no better than the first few that came out, what makes them think they'll sale any of it. They are all the same crappy size and does the same thing. You know what will sale, a large ebook reader that has a viewing area of 8.5x11 and cost cheaper than the kindle or sony reader. If you can't beat that...don't even try.
An 8.5x11 reader would be a very large device. Seriously limiting it's portability. It would also be a lot more expensive than existing devices.
I think it is interesting that the photo they posted makes the Kindle look like it doesn't have a keyboard...just a bunch of wasted space, which empasizes the difference in screen sizes.
How about some truth and ethics, there, GearDiary???
Yeah, that picture's out of order. It makes the Kindle look way better because it doesn't have that ugly keyboard visible. (And considering the Kindle *already* looked way better than Generic Chinese Ebook Reader Rebrand #78 on the left there... that's a bit harsh.)
When and if they really get rid of the keyboard in a Kindle 3 so that the bloody thing isn't ginormous, then we can start seeing some more favourable size comparisons. Plus they probably won't hit it with the ugly stick again, so it'll be a hell of a lot nicer-looking than Mr. Generic on the left there.
according to the foxit website, the e-reader coset $30. That cant be right, can it?
It's a down payment I guess.
"Be eSlick and take all your documents everywhere you go!"
Introductory Price: $259.99 ($299.99 MSRP) excluding taxes and shipping fee.
I have e-reader like this lbook. It realy very useful thing. I one book there are a lot of books. And I always take e-reader with me and read books what I want. I find e-books use http://rapid4me.com rapidshare search engine which has big base of e-books. So I very recommend you to buy e-reader
I own an eSlick and plan on purchasing a Kindle, as well. Not having to lug around books is great. The only problem that I have is that you can not use the eSlick while it is charging. Having two ereaders will eliminate not having something to read while my device is re-charging...and the new Kindles look great. At the ripe old age of 51, I have no room in my home for paper books...