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Your making me want to order a m2tech hiface just to compare.

If you can stand couch and airtran, don't forget the vouchers I posted. It would be great if you would make it out.

At that price, it seems like it could set a new standard for balanced budget DAC.

Happy Birthday!

No browser either. Your either buying books or connecting to the server to lend them it seems. With the B&N app they mention, it seems that you can run 3G to connect to other devices for sharing. I bet its only available by a connection through their network that controls access rights remotely.

The nook doesn't have a mic sadly or text to speech. Its also not letting you create third party software or connect via wireless anywhere but Barnes and Noble or access anything but the ebook store. I'm going to hop on a netbook eventually, because honestly, if I can stare at my laptop screen for head-case this long and read ebooks off of my PSP, I think I know where to go for functionality and not giving up control of my device to some remote third party. Its not like a PC can't do everything this eBook reader can. Someone would be a down to earth genius to make a make a fairly stylish small ebook reader that doesn't have any internet service or special features other then replaceable battery and an eInk screen including only a dictionary, basic audio and browsing functions, and text to speech that could be easily be connected onto and arranged as a dual screen drag and drop for the PC through USB cheaper then $250. All you need is a static refresh for ebook pages.

I was thinking something like the microsoft courier booklet tablet with one side being the color touch screen and the other side being eInk (maybe color eInk) and have built-in 3G capability added in. I really want internet on these things since they have the hardware to connect and the little color touchscreen can double for a mouse and keyboard. I would lay down a grand for that if it ran programs for the PC or was at least open source. There is this one really ugly hideous looking $500 booklet ereader with one side color and the other eInk. There on the right track at least, especially this: http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/article6822723.eceI don't think the nook is going to be the end all be all. If I had something like that screen in eInk for the W700, I would want it to detach for real portable use.

Congrats! Been there, done that (true story)

As long as there is no required subscription service, I'm set then, this just may be the perfect ebook reader. Now that I'm home I realize I must have had noscript enabled when viewing the page.

I don't know enough about Android, could someone possibly make an app with android to allow pdf or doc files to be read?

Ugh. Sorry to hear about you and Fitz. If this is a curse, its nasty. Now I'm worried about myself meeting fate while attempting to avoid it.

Many people I see at coffee shops other then Starbucks tend to be all three. At least I personally don't think I look gender confused, on the other hand I don't frequent coffee shops much. That looks cool. Looks like they are going to make it proprietary format as well since you will need their special software to read books on other devices. I like the lend feature.

I think I might see a hint of a back windshield. Lotus is still one of the coolest looking cars I've seen, used to have a electric RC one in college that they would race.

Whoa, what he said. That sounds like a good scare, but glad to hear you'll be sticking around without any permanent scars.

I concur. The signature prices seem to be getting close to equaling to the pro everywhere these days though, I'd catch a signature over the pro any day.

We should talk beefy if the ESP950 is what you decide your going for.

I think you came to some great conclusions, glad to hear that your enjoying it. If you ever do want to upgrade, find some budget staxes next.

Thanks for answering my concerns, that means a lot in my mind. BTW, I want to say that to me your not my opponent. I mean, I wouldn't refuse splitting a cab with you if the opportunity presented itself. I look forward to trying this and possibly being surprised.

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My biggest concern is that there is no way to audition this thing unless you wait for a meet, pay $250 if you don't like it, or plan a trip to Utah. Granted the same thing could be said about many products, usually there are measurements, comparisons between competitors by reviewers, large numbers of reviews, company reputations, and often internal pictures or detailed descriptions to help buyers decide. I think I've mentioned that ad nauseam on head-fi already. I'm sure this will change for the Diverter, but I would have expected the manufacturer and distributors to support the process by setting up more information and opportunities.

Happy Birthday!

Thanks JayDee, I can't afford risking the $250 restocking fee at CryoParts. I'm looking forward to listening to this in December.

I better watch out, he might be a little lonely since he came back from the last meet with a lost wedding band and started screaming JH13 during his fits of passion. I learned my lesson from you Fitz, I'll be watching where I keep my drinks and sleeping on my back.

Heh, wonder if JP #s beat me too.

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