PocketBook IQ Firmware Update | The eBook Reader Blog: "The new update seems to make the PocketBook IQ faster. Scrolling is smoother and PocketBook’s Reader app has been improved, although it still does not support Adobe DRM or text to speech, both of which are to be added with a future update."This reader is starting to look better and better. Consistent firmware upgrades are always a good sign. The price is still high: $149 on the pocketbook site and $159 on eBay (also a good sign--good stuff doesn't show up on eBay in bulk).
On the plus side it seems well-supported and boasts an 800x600 color touch screen. Custom software is robust - fine as a dedicated reader and no need to go fishing in the Android market even though it will be upgraded to 2.2 (from 2.0 now) in 2011.
On the minus side the battery is only 1600mAh and eInk lovers will not be happy reading an LCD screen while sitting out in the sun (not a problem for me!)
For a tablet in this price range to get so little negative press in the pre-xmas season is surely a sign that there is something right going on here.
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