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ssuprnova
Joined: 17 Dec 2010
Location: Saigon
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 Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 7:02 am Post subject: KYOBO eReader |
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Has anyone had a chance to test the new Kyobo e-reader yet?
I love my Kindle to death and I was really excited about the mirasol technology (color e-ink), but it seems that the screen on the Kyobo e-reader is glossy... Kind of defeats the purpose, if you ask me. |
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shostahoosier
Joined: 14 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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For me, the issues are:
1) Yes it has color, but they're not that spectacular yet. I expect Mirasol technology to improve (and become cheaper). As it is now I'm paying more than $100 more for a semi-color screen.
2) It runs on Android but I assume under a Kyobo Bookstore layer. I just wonder how friendly that would be for foreign customers, especially if they want to buy (or download) books from other sources and read them on their Kyobo e-reader. And how would rooting work with it?
3) I dont think it offers 3G. The Kindle's "free", worldwide 3G access is great. I dont use my Kindle to play games, but it's nice to be able to check my email or read the news when I'm traveling abroad. |
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