[clug] eBook readers.

[Paul Warren]

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Michael Still wrote:
> Robert Edwards wrote:
> 
>> Tridge has a Sony e-book (also runs Linux) that he was hacking on at the
>> Melbourne 2008 LCA. Uses the same sort of display technology.
>>
>> There was also a talk at LCA 2009 in Hobart about some of the challenges
>> in writing a useable display driver for an e-ink display (eg. how do you
>> have a pointer/cursor?). Can't find the link to it at the moment - sorry.
> 
> I have a Sony Reader as well, although its unhacked. I was hesitant
> because of how much Sony suck DRM wise, but I've had no problems with
> using un-DRMed content. Overall the platform is much more open than the
> Kindle.
> 
> I haven't played with an Iliad, but I thought they were more expensive?
> 
> Mikal

Well,

The iliads are about $1100 from Australian retailers. You can't buy a
sony reader from an Australian retailer, and hence no warranty, and Sony
 Australia don't repair them.I don't think it's a risk I want to take.
I've seen them on eBay going for about $500.

I do like the sound of an extra 5.08 cms of screen diagonal, but as yet,
I haven't actually seen any in action. and if 6" screens are Ok, I might
be able to change my mind!

Cheers
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Paul Warren
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