Pepper Pad promising as an e-book reader despite flaws

The idea is cool, a handheld tablet-like devices running Linux. But realistically, we need something that is a little more usable. The interface is just not happening in my opinion.

The Pepper Pad is finally here, ready as review fodder for the TeleBlog.

Oh, the timing! Amazon has knocked the still-high price down to $670 after a $150 rebate, and eCost.com will go as low as $649. What’s more, thanks to a recent update, the Pepperized version of Mobipocket is much better than before–when you couldn’t even change the size or style of the letters on your screen when reading Mobipocket e-books. Pepper says further improvements are on the way. Len Kawell, founder of Pepper, is a hardcore e-booker, having founded Glassbook, which Adobe acquired and used to develop PDF. Hey, I won’t hold Len’s past against him (humor alert).

Any e-book-related questions about the freshened-up Pepper? Or usage tips and other comments from existing Pepper owners? Pepper employees and contractors are welcome to speak up, too, just so they reveal their affiliations. Here’s what I myself am thinking about the Pepper Pad 2, which the 3 will soon supersede… Source: TeleRead