09-13-2010, 03:02 PM | #151 |
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When engineers make software...
Q: How many engineers does it take to change a light bulb?
A1: One. But she would insist that the way she did it was distinctive. A2: None. "According to my calculations, the problem doesn't exist." A3: None+. "Just let them use Calibre." |
09-13-2010, 03:18 PM | #152 |
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OK, I admit that I can't really see how Ectaco sees this as a viable move with no DRM
support and only the two lessor used (outside Russia) formats. But you all seem to have missed where I mentioned "would be willing to support". The controls appear simple enough and straight forward. So the operation of the device should pose no real problem for the young or Techno-Challenged. If I still had little kids, I wouldn't be letting them find and buy anything on the Internet, much less literature. I would supply them with the SD card filled with Daddy approved reading material. (I know I would probably find myself in violation of the UN "Rights of the Children Treaty" for cruel and inhuman treatment.) I also have no problem helping out my elderly friends and neighbors by giving them both a simple to use device and an SD card filled with literature I feel they might like, classics most likely. I would be sure to tell them that it would be no imposition if they wanted any help finding and installing other books of their choice. Luck; Ken Last edited by Ken Maltby; 09-13-2010 at 03:20 PM. |
09-13-2010, 03:58 PM | #153 | |
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09-14-2010, 12:19 AM | #154 |
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I agree with Ken. jetBook mini is is a true eBook reader for kids. Kids can choose different colors and it looks simple and handy to keep.
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09-14-2010, 01:15 AM | #155 |
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How about those of us who haven't grown up yet even though we are chronilogically challenged? I want the cheap e reader too. :-) of course, it would help if I could figure out how to remove DRM, then there would be no challenges, right? IF I wanted to convert all my ebooks through calibre, to two lesser formats.....I'll wait for FW updates, I think.
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09-15-2010, 09:45 AM | #156 | |
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A device meant for children should still be simple for Joe/Josie Parent to load. I hope Ectaco updates the firmware PDQ. This is a nice looking device, very similar in form factor to my much loved PB360. I think it is a great design and crippling it by having the only ebook format supported be the obscure FB2 is just so ridiculous. -Marcy |
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