Comments on: iPod/Stanza: A Christmas Tale

By: Dan Oja

Dan Oja — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:31:48 +0000

I’ll have to look into stanza. I don’t have an iPod touch, but my wife has a iPhone and I assume it will work on that.
The iPhone actually works pretty well for reading on-screen, despite the relatively small screen, although the limited battery life is an issue. And, she does like the fact that it’s a multi-function device, useful in so many ways.
I did run some tests with the BookOnBrowser version of Ordinary Heroes: Six Stars in the Window on the iPhone. The pages actually looked pretty good (surprisingly readable), but could use a bit of optimization for the smaller screen. The main problem was with the video clips (linked to photos in the chapters) as the iPhone seems a bit “fussy” about video formats. One of the many items on my ToDo list is an iPhone-specific version of Ordinary Heroes as a BookOnBrowser. ;-)

By: hugh

hugh — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:23:02 +0000

I have yet to hear anyone say: “iPod/Stanza did *not* change my mind about e-books.” Which is impressive.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:38:10 +0000

Oh yeah. touch + stanza changed my mind. I used to always have to make sure I had a book with me whenever I went out. Now I always have dozens.

By: Kim Werker

Kim Werker — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:46:10 +0000

Fabulous. I hope she gets one, too.

By: kara

kara — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:43:02 +0000

Rofl. I hope she gets one!