Color eInk. Jetbook Color Available for Pre Order

X read X · 12-03-2011, 11:24 AM

Just received an email alert that the Jetbook Color is available for pre order.

The alert i got was from the Ectaco Forum http://www.ectaco.com/posts/list/75840.page

I found the item on their website http://www.ectaco.com/jetBook_Color/

I'm a sucker for being the 'first' with something so i'm really intrigued by the color eInk

Belfaborac · 12-03-2011, 01:17 PM

Looks nice, but at that price there's no chance of a sale from me. Also, I hate to be an early adopter - when I buy something I want it to be a polished, mature product, which first or early versions seldom are. This one could well be an exception for all I know, but at $500 I may as well buy a tablet and get more functionality at the same price.

LuBiB · 12-03-2011, 01:35 PM

cant wait for this.

already set a pre-order.

i cant read off tablets as my eyes HURTTTTT like crazy from backlit screens so im super excited to have a color eink unit

Kris777 · 12-03-2011, 05:24 PM

I just placed an pre-order for jetBook Color too.

afa · 12-03-2011, 05:29 PM

So color eInk devices are finally rolling out?

Sweet.

Phogg · 12-03-2011, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belfaborac

Looks nice, but at that price there's no chance of a sale from me. Also, I hate to be an early adopter - when I buy something I want it to be a polished, mature product, which first or early versions seldom are. This one could well be an exception for all I know, but at $500 I may as well buy a tablet and get more functionality at the same price.

I bought a Sony CDP-101 the month after they came out. Compact disks were pretty pricey in the beginning, but I think I got more than my money's worth.

reprep · 12-03-2011, 05:43 PM

Glad to hear that. Color e-inks are finally on the shelves.

But then, is it just me or the specifications are a bit vague?

How many colors can it display? What is the page refresh time?

Or is it touch screen or not? I don't see a page turn button on the picture (yes there is only one), but there isn't any hint about being touch screen.

I mean how can you pay 500 bucks for an item which is so vaguely described?

Belfaborac · 12-03-2011, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phogg

I bought a Sony CDP-101 the month after they came out. Compact disks were pretty pricey in the beginning, but I think I got more than my money's worth.

Well, to each his own. I've only very rarely bought the first version of anything and not later regretted I didn't wait for the next iteration.

I had a CDP-101 too back in the day, but while it was an impressive piece of kit at the time I can't exactly say I think it was exceptional value for money. That's another reason to wait before buying of course - V.1 is generally priced high in the knowledge that many people have lots money and little impulse control, hence ensuring it'll sell regardless. Then, when the sales taper off, the price is reduced to a more realistic level.

Phogg · 12-03-2011, 06:03 PM

It might have helped that I bought mine in Tokyo, and the Yen rate was really good in the 1983.

Belfaborac · 12-03-2011, 06:16 PM

Indeed, I should think that helped considerably.

wallcraft · 12-03-2011, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reprep

How many colors can it display? What is the page refresh time?

Or is it touch screen or not? I don't see a page turn button on the picture (yes there is only one), but there isn't any hint about being touch screen.

It has a Wacom (pen only) touch screen. The Triton EInk screen supports 4096 colors, but at a resolution of 800x600 pixels (4 dots per pixel, 3 colors plus black). Page turns could take almost 1 second:

Quote:

Image Update time: 120ms - 980ms

From the wiki E Ink Triton and jetBook Color. The commercial version seems to be almost identical to the EDU.12 version (although it too has a lack of specs).

Fbone · 12-03-2011, 07:10 PM

How much was the Kindle DX when first released?

astra · 12-04-2011, 10:49 AM

Its specs., ...sounds like SciFi

I wish you success Jetbook!

soilwork · 12-04-2011, 02:34 PM

Even though I am not very interested in color screen, if Jetbook Color (JC) can display 1600*1200 in grey scale, it can be a very good tool for those who mainly read letter/a4 sized PDF files. JC has almost twice more pixels/dots than Entourage Edge which has 1200 * 825 resolution for the same sized screen.

banjobama · 12-04-2011, 02:37 PM

I'm excited to see the reviews of this once people try them out! 9.7" display is way too big for my needs and it's out of my price range but I'll probably covet the device anyway.

12-03-2011, 11:24 AM	#1
X read X Banned Posts: 81 Karma: 502298 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Jetbook, iPhone 4, Jetbook Color.	Color eInk. Jetbook Color Available for Pre Order Just received an email alert that the Jetbook Color is available for pre order. The alert i got was from the Ectaco Forum http://www.ectaco.com/posts/list/75840.page I found the item on their website http://www.ectaco.com/jetBook_Color/ I'm a sucker for being the 'first' with something so i'm really intrigued by the color eInk

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12-03-2011, 01:17 PM	#2
Belfaborac Wizard Posts: 1,498 Karma: 5199835 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norway Device: Sony PRS-505, PRS-950	Looks nice, but at that price there's no chance of a sale from me. Also, I hate to be an early adopter - when I buy something I want it to be a polished, mature product, which first or early versions seldom are. This one could well be an exception for all I know, but at $500 I may as well buy a tablet and get more functionality at the same price.

12-03-2011, 01:35 PM	#3
LuBiB Banned Posts: 349 Karma: 1018593 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Device: jetBook, iPhone, JETBOOK COLOR!!	cant wait for this. already set a pre-order. i cant read off tablets as my eyes HURTTTTT like crazy from backlit screens so im super excited to have a color eink unit

12-03-2011, 05:24 PM	#4
Kris777 Banned Posts: 1,767 Karma: 2520493 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Nexus 7, jetBook-Lite, jetBook mini, Toshiba Thrive, JETBOOK COLOR	I just placed an pre-order for jetBook Color too.

12-03-2011, 05:29 PM	#5
afa The Forgotten Posts: 1,136 Karma: 4689999 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dubai Device: Kindle Paperwhite; Nook HD; Sony Xperia Z3 Compact	So color eInk devices are finally rolling out? Sweet.

12-03-2011, 05:43 PM	#7
reprep Addict Posts: 202 Karma: 6720 Join Date: May 2011 Device: amazon kindle DXG	Glad to hear that. Color e-inks are finally on the shelves. But then, is it just me or the specifications are a bit vague? How many colors can it display? What is the page refresh time? Or is it touch screen or not? I don't see a page turn button on the picture (yes there is only one), but there isn't any hint about being touch screen. I mean how can you pay 500 bucks for an item which is so vaguely described?

12-03-2011, 06:03 PM	#9
Phogg PHD in Horribleness Posts: 2,320 Karma: 23599604 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the ironbound section, near avenue L Device: Just a whole bunch. I guess I am a collector now.	It might have helped that I bought mine in Tokyo, and the Yen rate was really good in the 1983.

12-03-2011, 06:16 PM	#10
Belfaborac Wizard Posts: 1,498 Karma: 5199835 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norway Device: Sony PRS-505, PRS-950	Indeed, I should think that helped considerably.

12-03-2011, 07:10 PM	#12
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,230 Karma: 101696762 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	How much was the Kindle DX when first released?

12-04-2011, 10:49 AM	#13
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	Its specs., ...sounds like SciFi I wish you success Jetbook!

12-04-2011, 02:34 PM	#14
soilwork useR! Posts: 299 Karma: 651 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NY Device: Onyx Boox Max 2, Kobo Libra H2O, iRiver Story HD	Even though I am not very interested in color screen, if Jetbook Color (JC) can display 16001200 in grey scale, it can be a very good tool for those who mainly read letter/a4 sized PDF files. JC has almost twice more pixels/dots than Entourage Edge which has 1200 825 resolution for the same sized screen.

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12-04-2011, 02:37 PM	#15
banjobama Busy Read'n Posts: 980 Karma: 5039283 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Auburn, WA Device: Pocketbook Touch Lux 5	I'm excited to see the reviews of this once people try them out! 9.7" display is way too big for my needs and it's out of my price range but I'll probably covet the device anyway.