My software wish list fot the iPhone was based upon the Treo applications that I still used after I got my iPhone synched. These included turn-by-turn navigation (TomTom), SplashShopper, and an ebook reader.
Sure enough, there is an ebook reader. It works with Fictionwise and eBooks, my booksellers of choice. Since one can order on and download directly to the iPhone, it is really better than the Treo where one had to order on the web, download to the PC, and then sync to the Treo.
The reader offers a choice of font sizes and both vertical and horizontal orientation. It can be dimmed for reading in the dark while not keeping others awake. This also conserves battery.
Unlike the Treo, it does not shutdown automatically when (not if) one falls asleep. Think about the impact of this on battery life; five minutes of reading may cost hour of battery life and even interfere with the proper operation of the alarm clock function.
Unlike the Treo, one cannot reverse the presentation to white on black rather than the default black on white. This feature is nice since I read mostly in bed and in the dark.
Would still like these two features.
Splashshopper is available. Waiting for TomTom and Cut'n'paste. Would it be okay if I add Slingplayer to my list.
Sure enough, there is an ebook reader. It works with Fictionwise and eBooks, my booksellers of choice. Since one can order on and download directly to the iPhone, it is really better than the Treo where one had to order on the web, download to the PC, and then sync to the Treo.
The reader offers a choice of font sizes and both vertical and horizontal orientation. It can be dimmed for reading in the dark while not keeping others awake. This also conserves battery.
Unlike the Treo, it does not shutdown automatically when (not if) one falls asleep. Think about the impact of this on battery life; five minutes of reading may cost hour of battery life and even interfere with the proper operation of the alarm clock function.
Unlike the Treo, one cannot reverse the presentation to white on black rather than the default black on white. This feature is nice since I read mostly in bed and in the dark.
Would still like these two features.
Splashshopper is available. Waiting for TomTom and Cut'n'paste. Would it be okay if I add Slingplayer to my list.
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