tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post7167224385643939496..comments2024-03-18T22:39:50.137-07:00Comments on A Kindle World blog: iRex 8.1" release - at Best Buy, for B&N, w/ VerizonAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109282436243758435noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-77578078757033955012009-10-31T09:27:30.883-07:002009-10-31T09:27:30.883-07:00James,
I don't know about whether the DR800 ...James,<br /> I don't know about whether the DR800 displays page numbers equivalent to the paperbound edition (and those can vary anyway).<br /><br /> The Sony displays page numbers but it's been uncertain how accurate they are.<br /><br /> I'll watch out for that information though, and we'll all know soon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109282436243758435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-38259962929000573622009-10-30T15:28:57.527-07:002009-10-30T15:28:57.527-07:00Does the DR800 display page numbers that are equiv...Does the DR800 display page numbers that are equivalent to those of its paperbound kinfolk?James Boardmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-24134688457717504012009-09-28T15:27:00.561-07:002009-09-28T15:27:00.561-07:00Leonard,
A laptop ? It's just a world of di...Leonard,<br /> A laptop ? It's just a world of difference for the eyes to read steadily for hours on an e-ink screen vs the short-sessions on laptops where we jump from topic to topic. I have had my current laptop since 2005 and it is ultra clear and I do photoshop on it but I'd never use it for reading a book. <br /><br /> The iRex screen is 8.1" and the DX is 9.7" which is quite a difference for reading a PDF as-is before expanding or rotating.<br /><br /> So the size difference alone for that expensive large e-ink screen is something but no laptop has 24/7 free wireless as the Kindles do even if you are standing in a grocery or bank line or sitting in a cafe somewhere or in a bus. <br /><br /> The iRex (and Sony) won't have access to web-sites (except for B&N and NewspaperDirect). Mobile-cellular net access like the Kindle's is worth $30/month minimum if already piggybacking on local phone access but is actually worth about $50-$60/month, slow or not.<br /><br /> If you know how much can be done on the current free 24/7 web-browser when you optimize sessions with mobile versions of sites, there is just no way that another e-reader today can offer that even minimally since they won't allow you anywhere but their stores. And laptops need WiFi connections.<br /><br /> BUT, having said that, the iRex will be a -very- worthy competitor since it has more file formats as of today and EVENTUALLY will have capability (not right away) to use the stylus for notes and highlighting on the unit. The latter won't be ready for awhile.<br /><br /> Yes, EBay pricing is outrageous :-) I hear they do that because people living outside the U.S. can't easily buy a Kindle, so they take advantage of those people if they haven't explored or researched how it can be done.<br /><br /> The iRex screen also has a somewhat lighter background, from what I hear although only 16-shades of gray also, and many will prefer it to the Kindle for the way it works, with a stylus.<br /><br /> Thanks for the feedback, Leonard.<br /><br /> - AndrysAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109282436243758435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872447660964013545.post-78546670541626707142009-09-28T15:12:10.329-07:002009-09-28T15:12:10.329-07:00Good news about the iRex! The $489 price tag for ...Good news about the iRex! The $489 price tag for the Kindle DX needs to come down a bit since a laptop can be a good substitute for readuing e-books. Would you believe that eBay has the Kindle DX pricing from $488 up to an unbelieveable $999.95!! Amazon needs a worthy competitor in the e-Reader product line. I hope that the DR800SG is it.<br />http://pricesavershopping4kindledx.blogspot.comLeonard A Scruggs, Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01446188913376269346noreply@blogger.com