e-book reader

[jd]

Did some googling... looks expensive but rather interesting... still,
I think that I'll never be able to divorce myself from book-lined
shelves to take one of those up...

On 8/12/06, Tofuman <slowdrop at gmail.com> wrote:
> Just bought the iRex iLiad. It is a e-book reader with e-ink
> technology (the only satisfying display for book reading).
>
> I'm currently reading M&D before the publication of ATD. (It's not a
> legal copy but I have the hardcover so I persuaded myself that it's a
> fair use.) The display is incredible. There's no backlight hence no
> eye-strain. It's almost like reading on paper. The speed of reading
> the book has increased two-fold, probably because I'm seeking every
> chance I can get back to reading on the device even ignoring my baby
> girl's crying.
>
> The software is seriously underdeveloped. Hence i don't recommend the
> purchase to other people at the current stage but it was the most
> satisfying purchase for me. Reading on it is much superior to reading
> on computer screen or PDA. Obivously, reading on paper is the best way
> but I don't think the novelty factor will wear off too soon.
>
> If you get a chance, take a look at any e-ink display. I think it's
> the most important technology.
>
> Sorry for my bad English.
>