Robert J. Sawyer looks at ebook readers
Comparing B&N nook, Foxit eslick, ECTACO jetbook-lite, irex iliad, ebookwise 1150, RCA REB 1100, other ebook readers with science-fiction writer Robert J. Sawyer.
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March 10th, 2010 at 4:03 am
Great video, Robert.
I just recently bought the Sony Reader PRS-600 Touch. I’m really enjoying it. It can read Epub format (and maintains left justification), pdf’s (which I think look good) and even word documents (it converts them to rtf but leaves a bit to be desired). I’d recommend you check it out.
I’m really happy you did this review of your devices. Here’s hoping the hardware and software meet up with the concept soon.
March 10th, 2010 at 4:15 am
Cool collection!
March 10th, 2010 at 5:04 am
I’ve been thinking about the purchase of an ebook for quite a while and this is interesting and helpful so thank you for doing it.
March 10th, 2010 at 5:38 am
I am looking forward to checking out the iPad, but I gotta say the lack of USB or an expansion card slot makes me unhappy; I don’t want going through Apple’s gateway to be the only easy way to put content on the device.
March 10th, 2010 at 6:32 am
great introduction and history of e-book readers, Robert! Based on the comments about your current collection, I’m assuming the upcoming iPad’s lack of portability makes its release not that exciting for you? Is there any upcoming reader that you’re excited about?
March 10th, 2010 at 6:44 am
“You’re looking in aggregate at about $3,000 worth of ebook-reading hardware here, and my own personal almost nine years now of using devices to read ebooks. I’m an absolute convert to the concept of electronic-book readers. I just hope that we actually get the ideal hardware device, a decent price point, and the ability to share the content [between devices].” — Robert J. Sawyer