Hands on with QUE eReader from Plastic Logic

[AllFractUp]

Nice of her to admit the 3G doesn't always work in this thing. Good thing she had the data buffered. The machine costs too much, the page looks like dirty news print (eww I feel like I need to wash my hands now), it is too slow, looks a might fragile.

I read a lot of magazines and web articles. I'd rather lug around my presentation notebook, wait for Vista Home Premium to boot, and fuss with the awkwardness of holding it while trying to read than use their machine any day.

[laughingboy48]

Definitely a niche device. Good for the businessman. Consumers won't want to touch that thing because it runs like a snail and the price point is relatively high. It does look like a very well-built machine, but I just think it's going to be too limited in use for consumers. QUE will have a lot of competition from less expensive eReaders.  Now that it has been delayed, other companies will get a jump on it.

[ciloz]

In light of the new avalanche of tablets/ereaders coming out I'm definitely holding off for at least 6 more months. (2)

[HoweFactor]

Emails and no way to reply? or did I miss something.

[AndyRoflz]

Hmmm... integrates with Outlook and uses powerpoint. I hope it doesn't use windows.

[bashar80]

I thought it was supposed to be eBook reader. Seems like they missed the point with all calendar and email B&W stuff. I can do that in colors on iPhone. Also, it's a bit heavy for a reader.

For that price tag, I'd be shocked if it ever flies

[03veritas]

@bashar80 This is specifically targeted at business professionals. People with money and who need that kind of functionality in their reader for many different types of documents. The device itself is very thin and light.

[marksp]

I think you've missed the point that ereadrs use paper like screens. ereader screens don't have back lit and look a lot like paper.

[bashar80]

I know that, but still, who would want such a large device to check email in black and white? For books, I think KIndle and others are better and more well priced. For business, I can see tablet and netbooks taking it's place.

[marksp]

Reading PDF and powerpoint files on an ebook reader is extremely useful. Personally, I think they've included e-mail and other useless features just because they can. Regarding prices, Dell and HP for example still carry their "Business" laptops that cost 3 times more with the same features. This is just a gimmick. But In the real world ebook readers will very soon drop to less than $50. Next xmas will be the breaking point for this technology and the current prices will mean nothing.

[yotenny]

man this is a loser....so slow...see te refresh rate is pathetic

[soulshaker123]

@yotenny It's e-Ink, dude. They're all like that.

[yotenny]

@soulshaker123 this reader uses a plastic ink technology. dude.

[mhd86]

i'l stick with normal papers thank you

[VivianSakura]

and slow

[briggspaul]

its an e-reader

[VivianSakura]

This is one expensive device.

[quantumhair]

Love the size and looks, but price is still too high.

In light of the new avalanche of tablets/ereaders coming out I'm definitely holding off for at least 6 more months.