Comments on: Cybook woes: Suffered a SECOND screen failure? Or same problem with Sony Reader or Kindle? http://www.teleread.org/2008/09/01/cybook-woes-suffered-a-second-screen-failure-or-same-problem-with-sony-reader-or-kindle/ News & views on e-books, libraries, publishing and related topics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:01:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Andy Mackie http://www.teleread.org/2008/09/01/cybook-woes-suffered-a-second-screen-failure-or-same-problem-with-sony-reader-or-kindle/comment-page-1/#comment-1005071 Andy Mackie Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:56:09 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/09/01/cybook-woes-suffered-a-second-screen-failure-or-same-problem-with-sony-reader-or-kindle/#comment-1005071 How can a percentage be affected by the longevity of the device? The Sony is clearly the weakest offering. How can a percentage be affected by the longevity of the device? The Sony is clearly the weakest offering.

]]> By: Sarah Graham http://www.teleread.org/2008/09/01/cybook-woes-suffered-a-second-screen-failure-or-same-problem-with-sony-reader-or-kindle/comment-page-1/#comment-897702 Sarah Graham Mon, 08 Sep 2008 03:32:24 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/09/01/cybook-woes-suffered-a-second-screen-failure-or-same-problem-with-sony-reader-or-kindle/#comment-897702 I've had my Sony Reader (first edition) since when they came out. I keep it in my purse, I got one that has a zippered leather pouch for the Reader. I always face the screen inside and it gets constant use when I'm out and about. I've never had any screen problems with it (knock on wood) since I owned it. The cover's corners are bent from usage but otherwise it has survived a long time inside my purse as I walk and ride the bus. I’ve had my Sony Reader (first edition) since when they came out. I keep it in my purse, I got one that has a zippered leather pouch for the Reader. I always face the screen inside and it gets constant use when I’m out and about. I’ve never had any screen problems with it (knock on wood) since I owned it. The cover’s corners are bent from usage but otherwise it has survived a long time inside my purse as I walk and ride the bus.

]]> By: Michael http://www.teleread.org/2008/09/01/cybook-woes-suffered-a-second-screen-failure-or-same-problem-with-sony-reader-or-kindle/comment-page-1/#comment-890200 Michael Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:28:40 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/09/01/cybook-woes-suffered-a-second-screen-failure-or-same-problem-with-sony-reader-or-kindle/#comment-890200 The 9.7 inch screen version of the Astak Mentor has been delayed a bit and the reason may be related to this issue. They are waiting for the finalized flexible screen technology. Its not that they want the screen to bend, but that they think the flexibility will allow it to better withstand without breaking. On a side note, another reason for the delays is that they are waiting for a newer controller from Epson. I understand that response times are much improved with this controller. This certainly interests me. While I enjoy my Cybook, I can report that its not as quick to respond as some of the PDA's that I used for ereading in the past. Michael The 9.7 inch screen version of the Astak Mentor has been delayed a bit and the reason may be related to this issue.

They are waiting for the finalized flexible screen technology. Its not that they want the screen to bend, but that they think the flexibility will allow it to better withstand without breaking.

On a side note, another reason for the delays is that they are waiting for a newer controller from Epson. I understand that response times are much improved with this controller. This certainly interests me. While I enjoy my Cybook, I can report that its not as quick to respond as some of the PDA’s that I used for ereading in the past.

Michael

]]> By: Nick Johnson http://www.teleread.org/2008/09/01/cybook-woes-suffered-a-second-screen-failure-or-same-problem-with-sony-reader-or-kindle/comment-page-1/#comment-890119 Nick Johnson Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:29:09 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/09/01/cybook-woes-suffered-a-second-screen-failure-or-same-problem-with-sony-reader-or-kindle/#comment-890119 Mine is still going strong. I don't treat it roughly, but I don't exactly handle it with kid gloves, either, and the only sign of wear is the coating starting to wear off the page turning button (which irritates me, but isn't important). Mine is still going strong. I don’t treat it roughly, but I don’t exactly handle it with kid gloves, either, and the only sign of wear is the coating starting to wear off the page turning button (which irritates me, but isn’t important).

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