Comments on: Asus eying the eBook reader space http://liliputing.com/2009/08/asus-eying-the-ebook-reader-space.html Compact Computing Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:26:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: wedding dresses http://liliputing.com/2009/08/asus-eying-the-ebook-reader-space.html#comment-100253 wedding dresses Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:31:00 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=11991#comment-100253 If they can get the netbooks lighter with a swivel pixel qi screen, then I will be all over that. Since I expect this to happen by spring 2010, I just might hold out on buying a dedicated eink ebook reader. If they can get the netbooks lighter with a swivel pixel qi screen, then I will be all over that. Since I expect this to happen by spring 2010, I just might hold out on buying a dedicated eink ebook reader.

]]> By: Mary Lee http://liliputing.com/2009/08/asus-eying-the-ebook-reader-space.html#comment-48444 Mary Lee Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:53:25 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=11991#comment-48444 You need to check out the Pixel Qi, that this article mentions. Yes it is lcd, but it is reflective and non-reflective. It has a higher dpi than the kindle 205 dpi compared to 167 dpi, it has a super fast refresh rate and looks just like eink paper. No strain on the eye. Reviews have said it looks better than the kindle. You can read indoors, outdoors or at night with backlight turned on. I have seen some videos of websites that have tested it and it looks awesome. Already ebook reader and netbook companies are looking at it. Battery life is not as high as the eink, as it is lcd, but it gives you the ability to also have color and video... perfect for a netbook. Still 40 hrs of batter life is pretty good.<br><br>If they can get the netbooks lighter with a swivel pixel qi screen, then I will be all over that. Since I expect this to happen by spring 2010, I just might hold out on buying a dedicated eink ebook reader. You need to check out the Pixel Qi, that this article mentions. Yes it is lcd, but it is reflective and non-reflective. It has a higher dpi than the kindle 205 dpi compared to 167 dpi, it has a super fast refresh rate and looks just like eink paper. No strain on the eye. Reviews have said it looks better than the kindle. You can read indoors, outdoors or at night with backlight turned on. I have seen some videos of websites that have tested it and it looks awesome. Already ebook reader and netbook companies are looking at it. Battery life is not as high as the eink, as it is lcd, but it gives you the ability to also have color and video… perfect for a netbook. Still 40 hrs of batter life is pretty good.

If they can get the netbooks lighter with a swivel pixel qi screen, then I will be all over that. Since I expect this to happen by spring 2010, I just might hold out on buying a dedicated eink ebook reader.

]]> By: Mary Lee http://liliputing.com/2009/08/asus-eying-the-ebook-reader-space.html#comment-31888 Mary Lee Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:53:25 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=11991#comment-31888 You need to check out the Pixel Qi, that this article mentions. Yes it is lcd, but it is reflective and non-reflective. It has a higher dpi than the kindle 205 dpi compared to 167 dpi, it has a super fast refresh rate and looks just like eink paper. No strain on the eye. Reviews have said it looks better than the kindle. You can read indoors, outdoors or at night with backlight turned on. I have seen some videos of websites that have tested it and it looks awesome. Already ebook reader and netbook companies are looking at it. Battery life is not as high as the eink, as it is lcd, but it gives you the ability to also have color and video... perfect for a netbook. Still 40 hrs of batter life is pretty good.<br><br>If they can get the netbooks lighter with a swivel pixel qi screen, then I will be all over that. Since I expect this to happen by spring 2010, I just might hold out on buying a dedicated eink ebook reader. You need to check out the Pixel Qi, that this article mentions. Yes it is lcd, but it is reflective and non-reflective. It has a higher dpi than the kindle 205 dpi compared to 167 dpi, it has a super fast refresh rate and looks just like eink paper. No strain on the eye. Reviews have said it looks better than the kindle. You can read indoors, outdoors or at night with backlight turned on. I have seen some videos of websites that have tested it and it looks awesome. Already ebook reader and netbook companies are looking at it. Battery life is not as high as the eink, as it is lcd, but it gives you the ability to also have color and video… perfect for a netbook. Still 40 hrs of batter life is pretty good.

If they can get the netbooks lighter with a swivel pixel qi screen, then I will be all over that. Since I expect this to happen by spring 2010, I just might hold out on buying a dedicated eink ebook reader.

]]> By: Roger http://liliputing.com/2009/08/asus-eying-the-ebook-reader-space.html#comment-28515 Roger Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:07:14 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=11991#comment-28515 You bet I'd buy an ebook reader if it has color. I own an eBookwise and have owned a Cybook. There are those of us who want dedicated ebook readers, otherwise what's the point? I can read anything on my notebook but I want the feel of really reading a book and a reader does just that. The only reason I haven't bought a Kindle is that it doesn't have color and my eBookwise with its greenish-gray background comes close. I want a reader for reading, period. Don't get me wrong, I love computers - I'm on number 19 since 1979 when I put my first one together but they're for computing - not reading novels. Sadly, it seems most people who are interested in readers are interested in them as gadgetry. When I read a book on a dedicated reader it is the same to me as reading a paper book. Go Asus! You bet I'd buy an ebook reader if it has color. I own an eBookwise and have owned a Cybook. There are those of us who want dedicated ebook readers, otherwise what's the point? I can read anything on my notebook but I want the feel of really reading a book and a reader does just that. The only reason I haven't bought a Kindle is that it doesn't have color and my eBookwise with its greenish-gray background comes close. I want a reader for reading, period. Don't get me wrong, I love computers – I'm on number 19 since 1979 when I put my first one together but they're for computing – not reading novels. Sadly, it seems most people who are interested in readers are interested in them as gadgetry. When I read a book on a dedicated reader it is the same to me as reading a paper book. Go Asus!

]]> By: Avi http://liliputing.com/2009/08/asus-eying-the-ebook-reader-space.html#comment-27937 Avi Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:52:31 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=11991#comment-27937 The issue is that ebook readers have screens that are easier on the eye.<br><br>Why won't someone create a netbook with such a screen? A general purpose one with a screen like the kindle's DX? I don't care about color, grey scale is enough. Just give me a general purpose computer with such a screen, PDF and internet! The issue is that ebook readers have screens that are easier on the eye.

Why won't someone create a netbook with such a screen? A general purpose one with a screen like the kindle's DX? I don't care about color, grey scale is enough. Just give me a general purpose computer with such a screen, PDF and internet!

]]> By: techno_techie http://liliputing.com/2009/08/asus-eying-the-ebook-reader-space.html#comment-27135 techno_techie Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:29:56 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=11991#comment-27135 It's uncanny that you posted this, Brad. I've been thinking the past two weeks of asking if anyone has heard anything about Pixel Qi lately, seeing as the screens are supposed to be hitting the netbook scene late this Fall. I've been holding off on a netbook because I'm waiting for an outdoor-ready screen. But, as the market has evovled, I've been sad to see the 8.9 inch screen go - along with the matte screens going, too. It's uncanny that you posted this, Brad. I've been thinking the past two weeks of asking if anyone has heard anything about Pixel Qi lately, seeing as the screens are supposed to be hitting the netbook scene late this Fall. I've been holding off on a netbook because I'm waiting for an outdoor-ready screen. But, as the market has evovled, I've been sad to see the 8.9 inch screen go – along with the matte screens going, too.

]]> By: wanorris http://liliputing.com/2009/08/asus-eying-the-ebook-reader-space.html#comment-27124 wanorris Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:54:13 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=11991#comment-27124 eInk still has the advantage of having no real power draw except on the page change. This has some real advantages, especially if eInk gets a faster response time.<br><br>I still think I prefer a regular screen and one less device, but that's a really interesting feature. eInk still has the advantage of having no real power draw except on the page change. This has some real advantages, especially if eInk gets a faster response time.

I still think I prefer a regular screen and one less device, but that's a really interesting feature.

]]> By: MonkeyKing1969 http://liliputing.com/2009/08/asus-eying-the-ebook-reader-space.html#comment-27112 MonkeyKing1969 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:12:27 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=11991#comment-27112 eInk is easier on the eyes, but a screens that refreashes faster would be advantagous in the other direction. Everyone is working on HDTVs that are faster 120Hz, 240 Hz, and soon 480Hz; so assume computer monitors will also be speeding up. I see no reason why we can't have monitors with 2 ms response rates or that dip into microseconds of time.<br><br>That's the real question is, "What is better?" An eInk that isn't refershing at all thus no flicker, or making the flicker so fast that not even your brain would notice. Hybrids are posisble but the costs would be the most for a hybrid.<br><br>I'm guessing that given what we want from these computers or eBooks the solution will be faster screen refreash for that tech. eInk is easier on the eyes, but a screens that refreashes faster would be advantagous in the other direction. Everyone is working on HDTVs that are faster 120Hz, 240 Hz, and soon 480Hz; so assume computer monitors will also be speeding up. I see no reason why we can't have monitors with 2 ms response rates or that dip into microseconds of time.

That's the real question is, “What is better?” An eInk that isn't refershing at all thus no flicker, or making the flicker so fast that not even your brain would notice. Hybrids are posisble but the costs would be the most for a hybrid.

I'm guessing that given what we want from these computers or eBooks the solution will be faster screen refreash for that tech.

]]> By: BoloMKXXVIII http://liliputing.com/2009/08/asus-eying-the-ebook-reader-space.html#comment-27110 BoloMKXXVIII Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:47:15 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=11991#comment-27110 How about this?<br><br><a href="http://coolreader.org/e-index.htm" rel="nofollow">http://coolreader.org/e-index.htm</a> How about this?

http://coolreader.org/e-index.htm

]]> By: Thomas http://liliputing.com/2009/08/asus-eying-the-ebook-reader-space.html#comment-27083 Thomas Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:35:21 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=11991#comment-27083 Agreed! Once we get netbooks that are thinner, lighter, has swivel screen, and has pixel qi screen then I will gladly throw out all my print books and never look back. All the tech seem to be in place for that already. Some manufacturer just needs to bring it together in one machine with a reasonable, netbook-level price. I have a hunch that we'll get something like that (though a tad expensive at first) this winter. Agreed! Once we get netbooks that are thinner, lighter, has swivel screen, and has pixel qi screen then I will gladly throw out all my print books and never look back. All the tech seem to be in place for that already. Some manufacturer just needs to bring it together in one machine with a reasonable, netbook-level price. I have a hunch that we'll get something like that (though a tad expensive at first) this winter.

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]]> By: wanorris http://liliputing.com/2009/08/asus-eying-the-ebook-reader-space.html#comment-27055 wanorris Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:10:59 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=11991#comment-27055 Personally, I read novels just fine on my pocket pc, though I prefer the larger screen of my netbook sometimes -- that may change when I upgrade to a phone with a 3.5" screen, though.<br><br>But I also keep programming books handy too, and most of those are completely hopeless on a phone. Even ebook readers like the kindle don't handle PDFs (the usual format for technical ebooks) properly -- well until the big $500 one, anyway. (And phones and ebook readers aren't even in the conversation for comics.)<br><br>It's a little awkward on its side and a little heavy, but so far, I don't mind that very much. And it's definitely easier than dragging around yet another device.<br><br>So here's a vote for netbooks as ebook readers, and I also agree that Pixel Qi screens would be a terrific enhancement. Personally, I read novels just fine on my pocket pc, though I prefer the larger screen of my netbook sometimes — that may change when I upgrade to a phone with a 3.5″ screen, though.

But I also keep programming books handy too, and most of those are completely hopeless on a phone. Even ebook readers like the kindle don't handle PDFs (the usual format for technical ebooks) properly — well until the big $500 one, anyway. (And phones and ebook readers aren't even in the conversation for comics.)

It's a little awkward on its side and a little heavy, but so far, I don't mind that very much. And it's definitely easier than dragging around yet another device.

So here's a vote for netbooks as ebook readers, and I also agree that Pixel Qi screens would be a terrific enhancement.

]]> By: K T Bradford http://liliputing.com/2009/08/asus-eying-the-ebook-reader-space.html#comment-27048 K T Bradford Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:51:48 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=11991#comment-27048 I've read whole novels on a variety of devices -- Samsung Saga, Eee PC and other netbooks, and several eReaders. I like the eReader experience the best as it's easier on my eyes. If there was a way to have e-ink on a netnook/notebook/tablet that didn't take away from the regular computing experience, I'd be all over that.<br><br>Given that I prefer e-ink, I would consider buying a dedicated reader even if it was a multitasker if the prices came down. I've read whole novels on a variety of devices — Samsung Saga, Eee PC and other netbooks, and several eReaders. I like the eReader experience the best as it's easier on my eyes. If there was a way to have e-ink on a netnook/notebook/tablet that didn't take away from the regular computing experience, I'd be all over that.

Given that I prefer e-ink, I would consider buying a dedicated reader even if it was a multitasker if the prices came down.

]]> By: MonkeyKing1969 http://liliputing.com/2009/08/asus-eying-the-ebook-reader-space.html#comment-27038 MonkeyKing1969 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:18:15 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=11991#comment-27038 Okay three things: 1) a netbook is unweildy open and on ist side 2) a netbooks weighs twice as much as a eReader with teh same screen size 3) your current cellphone likely has a downloadable Mobipocket eBook reader already.<br><br>First of all the netbook makers who want to make flip-tablet netbooks need to hit the CAD/CAM and make lighter tablet netbooks. Thin thin thin needs their mantra....亭亭玉立. One they get slim and graceful down they can then tell people to buy their stuff instead of a Kindel. Okay three things: 1) a netbook is unweildy open and on ist side 2) a netbooks weighs twice as much as a eReader with teh same screen size 3) your current cellphone likely has a downloadable Mobipocket eBook reader already.

First of all the netbook makers who want to make flip-tablet netbooks need to hit the CAD/CAM and make lighter tablet netbooks. Thin thin thin needs their mantra….亭亭玉立. One they get slim and graceful down they can then tell people to buy their stuff instead of a Kindel.

]]> By: Name http://liliputing.com/2009/08/asus-eying-the-ebook-reader-space.html#comment-27031 Name Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:53:00 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=11991#comment-27031 I am using my Asus netbook to read eBooks right now. But I am very tempting to buy a dedicated eBook reader. As the writer said here, a eBook reader is smaller (it can be put in my pocket), lighter and lasts longer without charging, which are great for reading books. One thing I am not sure and need to do some research is software. None of the eBook reader software running on netbooks meets all my needs. I wonder if the reader software running on eBook readers is better. I am using my Asus netbook to read eBooks right now. But I am very tempting to buy a dedicated eBook reader. As the writer said here, a eBook reader is smaller (it can be put in my pocket), lighter and lasts longer without charging, which are great for reading books. One thing I am not sure and need to do some research is software. None of the eBook reader software running on netbooks meets all my needs. I wonder if the reader software running on eBook readers is better.

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