04-29-2009, 07:59 AM | #1 |
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My 2 cents worth on the jetBook
I couldn't resist the $179-shipped Fry's deal and got a jetBook. I have tried a few formats and am on Chapter 3 of a Tom Swift book in PDF format from Feedbooks. The PDF is a "custom" version with values that I found on the jetBook formum site. It is extremely readable. I also flashed it with the update as soon as I got it charged up.
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My conclusions are that I like it. It is not as good as the current e-ink devices, but that is mostly from a software stand point. The jetBook with better software below the $200 could be a killer machine! The jetBook with better software at +-$200 would be a killer machine! By software, I mean formats that work and DRM; the general user interface with search, deleting files, etc. is fine. I have been doubtful about 5-inch readers, but now I firmly believe that they will do well in the marketplace! I believe that the magic price point for mass reader acceptance is $199. 5-inch readers could be that item! Last edited by smithno; 04-29-2009 at 04:30 PM. Reason: Updated my likes. |
04-29-2009, 08:28 AM | #2 |
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Good summary. Thank you for the review. Alas, you convinced me I don't really need to spend that much money for an extra 1-1/2" of reading space. I guess I'll stick to my PDA for now.
It's a shame, because my favorite ebook reader was my ancient Compaq Aero 1550 PDA, which had a screen similar to the jetBook. It was easily readable under almost all lighting conditions. The ones you couldn't read it in, you probably shouldn't be reading in anyway. I was sorely tempted by the BB&B announcement, but the closest BB&B store in New England with jetBooks is in Somerville, MA, and I was just not that motivated. Sigh. Maybe when the price drops below $150. Thanks, Jack Tingle |
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Hi smithno,
Thank you for your review! I downloaded several books in ePub format from Gutenberg.org and some of them were illustrated. I had no problems to open it. Did you try ePub books from Gutenberg.org? |
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Thanks for the review. Mine should arrive today~
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05-06-2009, 07:20 PM | #8 |
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Is the Jetbook backlit?
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05-06-2009, 07:23 PM | #9 |
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That's a shame. I won't buy an LCD unless its backlit.
Thanks for your oh-so-complete answer. If I remember correctly, you are the guy that gets all irratated when anyone just mentions LCD or backlight. Why would this be any better than e-Ink then? My PRS-505 has a ton more battery power. The only reason I can see getting LCD is to have a backlight. I would likely recommend getting an ebookwise-1150 if you don't want e-Ink. I can't see paying nearly $200 on an LCD device that doesn't work in the dark. Better yet, I'm still waiting for an answer on that 4.3" PMP in the other thread. Only $70 bucks! I went back to reading on my Nokia 770 for the time being. The PRS-505 just sits there. I don't much like the light for it (which actually makes it worse than reading on an LCD), and since I read mostly in the dark, I'm just looking for the right device. Last edited by ColdSun; 05-06-2009 at 07:46 PM. |
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The detailed information about jetBook screen available here:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45593 |
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I would also be curious to know, as a potential Jetbook buyer.
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06-03-2009, 02:02 AM | #14 |
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I'd really like to know also. I have many ebooks in PDF format and I own the full Acrobat program, so I can edit the PDFs. But I have no idea if/how to change the page size and font type/size. It would be wonderful if I could format the PDF books for the jetBook screen without margins, etc. I know next-to-nothing about Acrobat editing.
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It can be used for jetBook screen too in case if you use 5" settings instead of 6" size. I hope it will help. |
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