I saw your post on FB, and thought I'd check out the link. Informative, yes. But I am still a solid old-schooler. No amount of persuasion will get me to trade in a book for a battery powered device. Very un-sci-fi of me, I know. Would you autograph a Kindle? I'm just curious.
Is there some sort of option to disable Up/Down voting comments? It looks odd, though feels good, to read through the comments here and see no green #'s.
Thank you very much for this review. I came across it while looking for reviews on the JetBook Lite. Despite the drawbacks you mention in your review, it seems to be the best option for its price range so I bought a used on on eBay last night and am looking forward to receiving and using it.
BTW, I'm sorry FlashForward didn't get picked up for a second season. I enjoy science fiction programming and I really enjoyed the story.
Interesting! I've the Sony Pocket Edition, PRS300. Have put off going to any ebook sales site because I get my ebooks through the Vancouver Island Regional Library. However, they've nowhere near the selection I'd like. They're total electronic offering, including audio books, is only 2500 titles and they've been very slow to catch up. So... am going to check out Fictionwise.
Great review. I just bought the sony reader prs-300 for $85(used) on amazon. You make some great points in this video. Your criticism is justifiable and your experience with these products holds merit. I am checking out your site right now. Keep up the good work!
I am really looking forward to getting my first e-reader. We are on a tight budget, so I have been waiting and watching. It looks like I will be giving the Canadian-made (my own home) Kobo eReader a try when it comes out. Had a chance to preview it, Mr. Sawyer?
Curious that you haven't addressed Kindle, my favorite. With applications like Calibre, it is pretty easy to convert most ebooks to mobi, so you aren't locked in to Amazon for books. Two weeks of reading on a charge, nice e-ink, variable font size, etc. Free 3G wireless, makes it a traveler's dream. Built in Oxford American dictionary. I think it beats anything in your collection.
I really hope these things will make a breaktrough this year. I think right now the prices are way too high for a device that needs to handle only one quite simple function.
I just got the jetbook lite. The problem he pointed out with the text too close to the left side has been fixed. I've been reading it and it looks fine now.
Great video! It does seem odd though that you don't have a Kindle in your collection. Do you think you'll eventually pick one up?
Oh, and I love Sony Clie PDAs! I think the Clie line and Tapwave's Zodiac were by far the best Palm-based PDAs on the market. I had a Clie PEG-NR70V but it died a couple of years ago. I'm amazed that yours is still functioning. How's the battery life?
Someone showed me this video when I was considering which ereader to buy last week. I ended up buying a Nook. I appreciated this great comparison you did. After getting the Nook, I looked for your ebooks on B&N's website. I read a sample of Far-Seer and really enjoyed it, I'd like to keep reading it. However, I noticed that only books #1 and #3 of the series appear to be available as ebooks. Are there any plans to release the rest in this format? Anyway, thanks for this review!
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.
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.
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?
"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
I saw your post on FB, and thought I'd check out the link. Informative, yes. But I am still a solid old-schooler. No amount of persuasion will get me to trade in a book for a battery powered device. Very un-sci-fi of me, I know. Would you autograph a Kindle? I'm just curious.
starpolaris1 1 week ago
Is there some sort of option to disable Up/Down voting comments? It looks odd, though feels good, to read through the comments here and see no green #'s.
einhorn303 5 months ago
Thank you very much for this review. I came across it while looking for reviews on the JetBook Lite. Despite the drawbacks you mention in your review, it seems to be the best option for its price range so I bought a used on on eBay last night and am looking forward to receiving and using it.
BTW, I'm sorry FlashForward didn't get picked up for a second season. I enjoy science fiction programming and I really enjoyed the story.
castironlawnbunny 11 months ago
Thank you for this detailed and insightful tour of your collection. You mentioned points of aesthetics and usage that rarely get attention elsewhere.
Ysabetwordsmith 1 year ago
Interesting! I've the Sony Pocket Edition, PRS300. Have put off going to any ebook sales site because I get my ebooks through the Vancouver Island Regional Library. However, they've nowhere near the selection I'd like. They're total electronic offering, including audio books, is only 2500 titles and they've been very slow to catch up. So... am going to check out Fictionwise.
oceanwader 1 year ago
Very informative. Thank you for sharing your advice and critique.
AuthorWilliamLK 1 year ago
Great review. I just bought the sony reader prs-300 for $85(used) on amazon. You make some great points in this video. Your criticism is justifiable and your experience with these products holds merit. I am checking out your site right now. Keep up the good work!
barefoottyler 1 year ago
I am really looking forward to getting my first e-reader. We are on a tight budget, so I have been waiting and watching. It looks like I will be giving the Canadian-made (my own home) Kobo eReader a try when it comes out. Had a chance to preview it, Mr. Sawyer?
dabruuzer 1 year ago
Curious that you haven't addressed Kindle, my favorite. With applications like Calibre, it is pretty easy to convert most ebooks to mobi, so you aren't locked in to Amazon for books. Two weeks of reading on a charge, nice e-ink, variable font size, etc. Free 3G wireless, makes it a traveler's dream. Built in Oxford American dictionary. I think it beats anything in your collection.
lawrenceearle 1 year ago
I really hope these things will make a breaktrough this year. I think right now the prices are way too high for a device that needs to handle only one quite simple function.
villel80 1 year ago
ok ok very nice compilation Mr Sawyer.. good job, I think this video is the most helpful one to everything related to hand held e-reader devices..
But in the bottom line.. what's the conclusion? I mean.. which one of all do you recommend most?? and why?
Regards.. keep it up!
Shifty3651727 1 year ago
I just got the jetbook lite. The problem he pointed out with the text too close to the left side has been fixed. I've been reading it and it looks fine now.
livingenzyme 1 year ago
Great video! It does seem odd though that you don't have a Kindle in your collection. Do you think you'll eventually pick one up?
Oh, and I love Sony Clie PDAs! I think the Clie line and Tapwave's Zodiac were by far the best Palm-based PDAs on the market. I had a Clie PEG-NR70V but it died a couple of years ago. I'm amazed that yours is still functioning. How's the battery life?
sharkinfested 1 year ago
Someone showed me this video when I was considering which ereader to buy last week. I ended up buying a Nook. I appreciated this great comparison you did. After getting the Nook, I looked for your ebooks on B&N's website. I read a sample of Far-Seer and really enjoyed it, I'd like to keep reading it. However, I noticed that only books #1 and #3 of the series appear to be available as ebooks. Are there any plans to release the rest in this format? Anyway, thanks for this review!
AnAnonymousStudent 1 year ago
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.
WriterTinaHunter 2 years ago
Cool collection!
CarolynClink 2 years ago
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.
goldstarfish 2 years ago
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.
robertjsawyer 2 years ago
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?
sabai2024 2 years ago
"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
robertjsawyer 2 years ago