Introducing the new Bebook Neo - Page 4

GyGeek · 02-12-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LenzGr

And if the BeBook Neo Firmware is available for download like the one for the Boox itself, it might actually be possible to switch...
LenZ

It will be interesting to see if this is true or not.

DBooks · 02-12-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mastiff

Can you please tell me how much the D9 will weigh?

Unfortunately we're still wrapping up our design on the D9, so the weight won't be available for a little while. However rest assured that we'll be trying to find the right balance between having something that's light/easy enough to carry around on a regular basis but weighted enough so that it has a nice solid feel to it.

Mastiff · 02-13-2010, 03:43 AM

Thanks! That is probably necessary when you're working with regular "Joe Siexpack" consumers who know nothing about the strength of light plastics and alloy material (that is if you can call the average eBook reader Joe Sixpack yet). Me, I would prefer to have it as light as possible!

lomdar · 03-11-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DBooks

Hey the D9 is finishing up the prototyping stage at the moment. As it stands, pricing is at $459 and will be available in mid-March.

Do you only sell to OEMS or also to the end user? Will you ship to Europe?

lomdar

Duiker · 03-11-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

I once made the calculations. If I ordered from Astak, I would have saved about €10. But the cover I have now is worth absolutely more than €10.

But with the Neo, I can order a Boox for €299 + €9 (S/H). That includes a cover, and an adapter...

The Neo is €299 + €9,95 (S/H), without cover and adapter (the last I don't mind too much). And no availability for a cover right away. Which will probably also cost about €30 (the same as for the Mini and One).

I'm trying to decide between the Neo and the Boox. As far as I can tell the differences are (and please set me straight if I'm wrong) The Neo has access to online bookstores while the Boox does not. The Boox comes with a case while the Neo does not. Does anyone know if the Neo software will install on the Boox and will this basically turn the Boox into a Neo? If that's the case I'll buy the Boox and then install Neo software.

frozennorth · 03-11-2010, 04:36 PM

I would get the boox with cover. Once bebook releases a firmware update for the neo you'll be able to use it instead of boox firmware.

Dulin's Books · 03-11-2010, 05:27 PM

The Boox can access online book stores with its wifi and webkit browser.. Neo is creating an app that directs you to the correct stores for your geographical location. But right now I can go just about anywhere and download a book on the Boox. I regularly download from several free sites now. Soon there will be Scribd app for the Boox as well as a couple other that are in the works.

HarryT · 03-12-2010, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Duiker

I'm trying to decide between the Neo and the Boox. As far as I can tell the differences are (and please set me straight if I'm wrong) The Neo has access to online bookstores while the Boox does not. The Boox comes with a case while the Neo does not. Does anyone know if the Neo software will install on the Boox and will this basically turn the Boox into a Neo? If that's the case I'll buy the Boox and then install Neo software.

I think you misunderstand the nature of the Neo's "Bookstore" app. It's nothing more than a page on BeBook's website which asks you what country you're in, and then gives you links to various ePub bookstores in that country - eg if you tell it you're in the UK, you get links to W.H.Smith's, Waterstones, Blackstones, and Foyles. You can go direct to any of those bookstores, using the web browser, on either the Neo or the Boox.

pietvo · 03-12-2010, 04:35 AM

We could make such a page for the Boox here on the Mobileread wiki.

Duiker · 03-12-2010, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

The Boox can access online book stores with its wifi and webkit browser.. Neo is creating an app that directs you to the correct stores for your geographical location. But right now I can go just about anywhere and download a book on the Boox. I regularly download from several free sites now. Soon there will be Scribd app for the Boox as well as a couple other that are in the works.

Thanks for all the helpful replies. So can I do a search in Google on the Boox if I am looking for a specific book or do I need to navigate directly to a stores webpage? I guess what I'm asking is what are the limits on web browsing vs. using a PC?

HarryT · 03-12-2010, 09:35 AM

You can do whatever you want - it's a web browser, like any other.

luqmaninbmore · 03-12-2010, 09:39 AM

Does the Boox/Neo have a place to attach a wrist strap?

Zetmolm · 03-12-2010, 10:17 AM

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Does the Boox/Neo have a place to attach a wrist strap?

Short answer: No

wallcraft · 03-12-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

You can go direct to any of those bookstores, using the web browser, on either the Neo or the Boox.

Do they also support Over The Air (OTA) delivery of ePubs from these stores? In other words can you buy and download Abobe ePubs without using a Desktop PC or Mac?

jabberwock_11 · 03-12-2010, 11:32 PM

You can buy and download epubs OTA, however there are a few stores that are set up in such a way that you can not actually log on via the mobile link. (kobo is one notable store). Most of them have a mobile equivalent that takes care of this issue (you can not log onto www.fictionwise.com, but you can log onto mobile.fictionwise.com). I have downloaded books OTA from fictionwise, manybooks, and ereadable without any problems.

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02-13-2010, 03:43 AM	#48
Mastiff Viking proof reader Posts: 168 Karma: 139212 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norway - land of the trolls! Device: Onyx Boox Max 3	Thanks! That is probably necessary when you're working with regular "Joe Siexpack" consumers who know nothing about the strength of light plastics and alloy material (that is if you can call the average eBook reader Joe Sixpack yet). Me, I would prefer to have it as light as possible!

03-11-2010, 04:36 PM	#51
frozennorth Evangelist Posts: 407 Karma: 18772 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Device: Onyx Boox RIP, Sony PRS-T1, Kobo Libra	I would get the boox with cover. Once bebook releases a firmware update for the neo you'll be able to use it instead of boox firmware.

03-11-2010, 05:27 PM	#52
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	The Boox can access online book stores with its wifi and webkit browser.. Neo is creating an app that directs you to the correct stores for your geographical location. But right now I can go just about anywhere and download a book on the Boox. I regularly download from several free sites now. Soon there will be Scribd app for the Boox as well as a couple other that are in the works.

03-12-2010, 04:35 AM	#54
pietvo Reader Posts: 520 Karma: 24612 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Utrecht, NL Device: Kobo Aura 2, iPhone, iPad	We could make such a page for the Boox here on the Mobileread wiki.

03-12-2010, 09:35 AM	#56
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	You can do whatever you want - it's a web browser, like any other.

03-12-2010, 09:39 AM	#57
luqmaninbmore Da'i Posts: 1,144 Karma: 1217499 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baltimore Device: Toshiba Thrive, Kobo Touch, Kindle 1, Aluratek Libre, T-Mobile Comet	Does the Boox/Neo have a place to attach a wrist strap?

03-12-2010, 11:32 PM	#60
jabberwock_11 Addict Posts: 231 Karma: 1591305 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Savannah, GA USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2, Aluratek Libre Pro	You can buy and download epubs OTA, however there are a few stores that are set up in such a way that you can not actually log on via the mobile link. (kobo is one notable store). Most of them have a mobile equivalent that takes care of this issue (you can not log onto www.fictionwise.com, but you can log onto mobile.fictionwise.com). I have downloaded books OTA from fictionwise, manybooks, and ereadable without any problems.

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