Comments on: Classics2Go iPhone eBook Reader App Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/07/16/classics2go-iphone-ebook-reader-app-review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sun, 27 May 2012 00:39:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Rob Tillotson http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/07/16/classics2go-iphone-ebook-reader-app-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39327 Rob Tillotson Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:36:01 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=17314#comment-39327 "listen to streaming audio while reading a book"? Only if it's actual paper book, because both of those things require third party apps, which can't multitask :) (This is one reason I don't want an iPhone, despite loving my iPod Touch. A device that is always connected to the net should be able to, say, play Pandora while I'm in the middle of a conversation on IRC or using a GPS app in the car. Yes, I know that will reduce battery life, but I also know I'm a grownup who is capable of deciding to make that tradeoff.) “listen to streaming audio while reading a book”? Only if it’s actual paper book, because both of those things require third party apps, which can’t multitask :)

(This is one reason I don’t want an iPhone, despite loving my iPod Touch. A device that is always connected to the net should be able to, say, play Pandora while I’m in the middle of a conversation on IRC or using a GPS app in the car. Yes, I know that will reduce battery life, but I also know I’m a grownup who is capable of deciding to make that tradeoff.)

]]> By: Graham http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/07/16/classics2go-iphone-ebook-reader-app-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39312 Graham Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:47:15 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=17314#comment-39312 Mark said: "Your right! It certainly isn’t the iPhone as it can’t even multitask. Maybe next version?" Not sure what multitasking has got to do with being a good ebook reader. However, you're wrong about the multitasking bit, too. On the iPhone you can talk and surf the internet simultaneously, have your music playing in the background while you do other things, or have the voice recorder running while you simultaneously make typed notes, or listen to streaming audio while reading a book, or download emails and applications while also sending a text. The only apps that are prohibited from running in the background are from third parties; until that comes. there's plethy to be getting on with. Mark said: “Your right! It certainly isn’t the iPhone as it can’t even multitask. Maybe next version?”

Not sure what multitasking has got to do with being a good ebook reader.

However, you’re wrong about the multitasking bit, too. On the iPhone you can talk and surf the internet simultaneously, have your music playing in the background while you do other things, or have the voice recorder running while you simultaneously make typed notes, or listen to streaming audio while reading a book, or download emails and applications while also sending a text.

The only apps that are prohibited from running in the background are from third parties; until that comes. there’s plethy to be getting on with.

]]> By: Smythe Richbourg http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/07/16/classics2go-iphone-ebook-reader-app-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39137 Smythe Richbourg Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:04:25 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=17314#comment-39137 heh - good catch, @Neils. I've fixed it. That was an auto-correct. I need to send that to Molly Wood for "Auto Incorrect." heh – good catch, @Neils. I’ve fixed it. That was an auto-correct. I need to send that to Molly Wood for “Auto Incorrect.”

]]> By: Niels http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/07/16/classics2go-iphone-ebook-reader-app-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39127 Niels Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:37:12 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=17314#comment-39127 I think you mean 'tomes', not tombs. Looks interesting, though. I have used Stanza in the past, but find myself using Eucalyptus more and more. I think you mean ‘tomes’, not tombs. Looks interesting, though. I have used Stanza in the past, but find myself using Eucalyptus more and more.

]]> By: Marc http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/07/16/classics2go-iphone-ebook-reader-app-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39119 Marc Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:52:00 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=17314#comment-39119 Your right! It certainly isn't the iPhone as it can't even multitask. Maybe next version? I wish I could 'get' ebooks. I know they aren't big in the UK but available books appear to be 'classics' which most people would have read already. Or worse the bible. How many times can you read that? I just never feel I need to read something, anything as long as its on a electronic pad. I did a search on 'Harry Potter' on ebooks.com and there is nothing by JK Rowling. Why is that do you suppose? Marc Your right! It certainly isn’t the iPhone as it can’t even multitask. Maybe next version?
I wish I could ‘get’ ebooks. I know they aren’t big in the UK but available books appear to be ‘classics’ which most people would have read already. Or worse the bible. How many times can you read that? I just never feel I need to read something, anything as long as its on a electronic pad. I did a search on ‘Harry Potter’ on ebooks.com and there is nothing by JK Rowling. Why is that do you suppose?
Marc

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