tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485455051458949924.post2985592756745339322..comments2024-01-10T06:18:05.838+00:00Comments on eReaderJoy: UX Write review, and why write on an iPad? (updated)Eolake Stobblehousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126147415891586345noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485455051458949924.post-2084100487293694312012-07-31T17:28:55.418+01:002012-07-31T17:28:55.418+01:00Because they are Android, theoretically you could ...Because they are Android, theoretically you could use every app that is carried at the Google Play store. After doing a bit more research I believe that these little machines do have touch screens. If I find one that 1) uses Android 4, and 2) has half decent specs, I'll let you know.Bruce.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485455051458949924.post-47011536462121239532012-07-30T18:55:35.468+01:002012-07-30T18:55:35.468+01:00Yes, that's a quite interesting idea. It might...Yes, that's a quite interesting idea. It might make for some quite interesting machines. <br />If there are enough good apps. <br /><br />I don't know if they'll save a lot by eliminating the touch screen, if not I wouldn't mind keeping it along with the trackpad, for many things it's a good interface. <br /><br />Key would be a good keyboard. I have an old Psion NetBook (before "netbooks" arrived). It's a solid portable word processor. With that as a model and progress since then, it could be interesting.Eolake Stobblehousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07126147415891586345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485455051458949924.post-41662260306154322882012-07-30T18:29:22.643+01:002012-07-30T18:29:22.643+01:00Slightly off topic, but could be helpful for writi...Slightly off topic, but could be helpful for writing. I'm keeping an eye on the Android Netbook category, which is promising in the long term. Right now you can buy a crummy one that runs Android 2.x for around $100.00, but that's about it. There are quite a few of these for sale at Amazon. A decent one that runs Android 4 for $200 would be very interesting. With a netbook, you always have the keyboard, but sacrifice the touch screen for a trackpad.<br /><br />Making a netbook with Android, manufacturers save money on a Windows license, can use a less powerful ARM processor instead of Intel, and customers still have a huge ecosystem of apps at the Google Play store. Manufacturers also save money by eliminating the touch screen, and have a larger case in which they can use larger, less expensive parts.<br /><br />None of the big names are making these, but if some off brand in China or elsewhere can step up their game just a little bit I think they could sell quite a few of these things.Brucenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485455051458949924.post-92012348553850850072012-07-30T03:39:21.202+01:002012-07-30T03:39:21.202+01:00Gotta admit though, it looks really nice and promi...Gotta admit though, it looks really nice and promising.Eolake Stobblehousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07126147415891586345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485455051458949924.post-44234739865122506652012-07-30T03:26:45.514+01:002012-07-30T03:26:45.514+01:00Right. I think they actually have that one in the ...Right. I think they actually have that one in the PCWorld right across the street here. <br /><br />But ... Hmm, new post...Eolake Stobblehousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07126147415891586345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485455051458949924.post-46129330422758691632012-07-30T02:34:35.004+01:002012-07-30T02:34:35.004+01:00"Brydge. ... it might be nice to be able to c..."Brydge. ... it might be nice to be able to carry them as a unit, and to not have to bring a case or a stand.<br /><br />That looks awesome. The price is awesome as well.<br /><br />Logitech makes a less expensive keyboard that clips to the iPad as well. It's called the Ultrathin Keyboard Cover.Brucenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485455051458949924.post-54122182989084391622012-07-27T18:40:46.399+01:002012-07-27T18:40:46.399+01:00(Update from the developer re this question, under...(Update from the developer re this question, under the linked article.)Eolake Stobblehousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07126147415891586345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485455051458949924.post-63899381566577235702012-07-26T17:04:40.391+01:002012-07-26T17:04:40.391+01:00I asked the company, and they say:
"When we...I asked the company, and they say: <br /><br />"When we send a design we always flatten the font. This means you do not need to purchase the font in order to use the design. If you do wish to have a copy of the font you will need to buy it yourself. Because of this we generally do not use anything that is too expensive."Eolake Stobblehousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07126147415891586345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485455051458949924.post-52601801599868874422012-07-26T16:11:29.501+01:002012-07-26T16:11:29.501+01:00Yeah, that's a tricky bit, because of licencin...Yeah, that's a tricky bit, because of licencing. You have to pay to use a font, normally. <br /><br />I know a good logo company, they say you get all the files to play with. But I have to ask them if one gets the fonts too. I doubt it, for they are surprisingly cheap, so I doubt they can include a $200 font.Eolake Stobblehousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07126147415891586345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485455051458949924.post-69411226987955673542012-07-26T15:50:11.679+01:002012-07-26T15:50:11.679+01:00Will it embed fonts in the PDF? that is the deal b...Will it embed fonts in the PDF? that is the deal breaker for me. Pages doesn’t do it, so what looks good or fancy on your ipad will just look meh and all screwed up on another display, and won’t print as intended.Ganesha Gameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786129871831624809noreply@blogger.com