I have a couple of questions for you tablet pc owners

[Arkitech]

I'm definitely going to get a tablet pc in 2011, however I'm curious about a couple of things. I'm a hardcore reader and I'm curious if any tablet pc has e-ink or comparable technology. From what I understand the Ipad does'nt have it, but I don't know if that's true of other tablets.

My 2nd question is has anyone here used their tablet for a comic book reader? I would like to eventually sell off my boxes of comics (probably about 40) and invest in building up a digital library of those same comics. I'm really, really, really hyped about seeing how comics look on a tablet. Can anyone post up screenshots or pictures of their tablets with a comic book reader?

 

[thescreensavers]

There is no Tablet PC with E-ink

Tablet PCs are too heavy to be used as a hardcore reader.


Wait until CES tons of new tablets coming out.

 

[ChAoTiCpInOy]

If it's reading you want, it would be something along the lines of the Kindle or Nook.

 

[TheStu]

The Notion Ink Adam, which has finally hit PreOrder stage, but is not actually yet available has E-Ink.

There is an app for the iPad called Comics by Comixology and it is pretty great on the iPhone. I do not know if you can add in your own scans or not.

 

[aceO07]

Comics would probably look really nice on my Thinkpad x61 tablet. It has an IPS screen with 1400x1050 resolution. However, it'll be heavy and I wouldn't want to hold it up for too long.

I think the Ipad might have the most comic support (also support from publishers). I was at a comic con a few months ago and saw the talk about comics on Ipads. It definitely looked nice. I'm not a fan of Ipad or the current pricing/limitations on ebooks/comics. Though, it might work for you.

 

[Bateluer]

The Notion Ink Adam, which has finally hit PreOrder stage, but is not actually yet available has E-Ink.

When the Adam goes beyond vaporware, it might work for the OP. I think it'll be too heavy for an e-reader though. Honestly, the Kindle/Nook are cheap enough that you can buy one and buy the tablet PC of your choice later.

 

[Gooberlx2]

The Notion Ink Adam, which has finally hit PreOrder stage, but is not actually yet available has E-Ink.

Important to note that that's a tablet, as opposed to a tablet PC. (we need better terminology to differentiate).

 

[corkyg]

Comics need color. That currently eliminates Kindle. Nook or Pandigital Novel. Color eInk is forthcoming (Kindle) but will be about $500 a pop.

 

[alkemyst]

My wife loves reading her Japanese magazines on an iPad. She's all of 100lbs and the weight is not significant to her over a dedicated reader.

 

[TheStu]

Comics need color. That currently eliminates Kindle. Nook or Pandigital Novel. Color eInk is forthcoming (Kindle) but will be about $500 a pop.

The current Nook is LCD and can be rooted to run vanilla Android 2.1 (maybe 2.2).

 

[Binky]

Based on the current offerings, you might want to look at the NookColor for $250. It's not a full "tablet PC," but it can do some of what you want, and once rooted, it can do most of what you might want. Imagine a 7 inch device with a pretty good screen and so-so CPU power that can access your Nook digital books, your Kindle books (through the android Kindle app), and (almost) any other Android app. It's a pretty nice device for $250 although it does have some shortcomings.