any one still using and enjoying pocket pro?

oncdoc · 01-28-2012, 12:26 PM

I have kindle (2 of them), 2 sonys including the prs t1 and astak product.

End of it all, i wind up reading the most on the astak. The wheel thing to turn pages cannot be beat (sorry touch screens).

And as far as new e ink screens, seems astak screens is good enough for me.

your thoughts?

Beryll Snyder · 01-28-2012, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oncdoc

I have kindle (2 of them), 2 sonys including the prs t1 and astak product.

End of it all, i wind up reading the most on the astak. The wheel thing to turn pages cannot be beat (sorry touch screens).

And as far as new e ink screens, seems astak screens is good enough for me.

your thoughts?

You are joking, right?
I have heard funnier stuff though...

Solicitous · 01-28-2012, 11:10 PM

Up not anymore. I loved it, thought the form factor and great little firmware features were brilliant. But after issues with the company my loyalty went elsewhere.

Now most of my reading happens on my kindle keyboard or kobo wifi.

theducks · 01-29-2012, 01:14 PM

Yes, I use it every day (almost).
I just replaced my tired (1st batch) Blue one with a Black one I got NEW for $50 from a link a few threads back. This one work fine with the USB 2.0 ports that my Blue one would not tolerate.

I did note that the installed Astak firmware supported 9 size levels, but NO MP3 or TTS.

A Web trip to Jinke found a later (Jinke V5) version that got me back the MP3 (no TTS)

I do like the 6" Pearl screen on the K4NT, but I gave that to my wife for her use.

kdf9511 · 02-03-2012, 05:23 AM

I still use mine daily. I'm on my second one. Had to pickup a used one on ebay but still love it.

6charlong · 02-04-2012, 08:32 PM

I've started using my Pocket Pro again too. I put it in a drawer when I gave up on Aztak and got a Kindle but a couple of months ago I started thinking about the great ergonomics of the Pocket Pro and dug it out again. It charged up overnight and in the morning I found a library of books on it I had enjoyed and a few still on my TBR list.

After using it again I still think the Pocket Pro has the best ergonomics. It's screen lacks the contrast of the Pearl screens but I learned a trick with the Kindle that helps that. M-Edge makes covers and a light that works with their covers called an eLuminator. The combination of cover and light works great for reading at night and the lightweight book light makes any eInk screen pop. I've used a new cover in the past to make an old reader seem new again so that's what I did with my Pocket Pro.

M-edge doesn't list a cover for the Pocket Pro but some kind person posted that their Go Jacket for the Sony PRS300 fits a Pocket Pro and it does. The Go Jacket is a brightly colored, smooth side out leather cover. I had almost as much fun choosing a color for the cover as I had picking out a color for my Pocket Pro three or four years ago. Best of all the bright new cover makes my Pocket Pro feel new again.

Since they don't make them anymore and you apparently can't find replacement batteries, I don't know how much longer it will last but it's holding a charge quite well now so we may be together for quite awhile. Besides, I love recycling.

GeneS · 02-04-2012, 09:47 PM

Still have my original EZReader. Still use it frequently. Still enjoy it.

theducks · 02-05-2012, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6charlong

I've started using my Pocket Pro again too. I put it in a drawer when I gave up on Aztak and got a Kindle but a couple of months ago I started thinking about the great ergonomics of the Pocket Pro and dug it out again. It charged up overnight and in the morning I found a library of books on it I had enjoyed and a few still on my TBR list.

After using it again I still think the Pocket Pro has the best ergonomics. It's screen lacks the contrast of the Pearl screens but I learned a trick with the Kindle that helps that. M-Edge makes covers and a light that works with their covers called an eLuminator. The combination of cover and light works great for reading at night and the lightweight book light makes any eInk screen pop. I've used a new cover in the past to make an old reader seem new again so that's what I did with my Pocket Pro.

M-edge doesn't list a cover for the Pocket Pro but some kind person posted that their Go Jacket for the Sony PRS300 fits a Pocket Pro and it does. The Go Jacket is a brightly colored, smooth side out leather cover. I had almost as much fun choosing a color for the cover as I had picking out a color for my Pocket Pro three or four years ago. Best of all the bright new cover makes my Pocket Pro feel new again.

Since they don't make them anymore and you apparently can't find replacement batteries, I don't know how much longer it will last but it's holding a charge quite well now so we may be together for quite awhile. Besides, I love recycling.

Batteries for any of the Base device (Hanlin V5) will work.
The EZReader is an Branded (and custom FW) of the Hanlin V5.
The MR Matrix show all the brands that this model goes by.
https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_Reader_Matrix

One of those should be able to supply a battery.

rrrlakin · 02-07-2012, 03:08 PM

I use my ezreaders regularly. (I just bought two more from geeks--gave one to my son who appreciates the form factor and the wide variety of formats it can read.) And, by the way, I bought two new batteries from Astak a couple of months ago, at decent prices with good service. I also have a couple of kindles and a KOBO. I use the Kindles regularly, appreciate the 3G.

Bob

nimblem · 02-12-2012, 11:18 AM

I sold mine as soon as I could. With customer service seeming to diminish I wanted to sell it while I could still get a fair amount for it. I got 150.00 for it last Dec.

rrrlakin · 02-12-2012, 05:41 PM

Wow! They're available now for about $50.

eGeezer · 02-15-2012, 11:47 AM

Sadly, last August, mine froze and couldn't reset. An attempt to reload firmware got stuck halfway thru boot-up, so ended up with a Nook Touch. Am quite happy with the touch, but would still rather have my PPro working, instead.

FYI. I know instantly that it was August cuz I had occasion to look up the Nook purchase date when the Nook froze and wouldn't reset, lol. Deja vu, all over again.

I had ended up with a new PPro after I cracked the screen ($89 replacemen) just as Robert "retired". This time, I had no difficulty getting a Nook replacement - just walked into the store and walked out with a new one (yes, they gave it to me, I didn't just grab a display model).

Makes me nervous, tho'. Astak closed up shop right after I got my PPro replacement. I hope this isn't a sign of things not-to-come for B&N. LOL

6charlong · 02-16-2012, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rrrlakin

I use my ezreaders regularly. (I just bought two more from geeks--gave one to my son who appreciates the form factor and the wide variety of formats it can read.) And, by the way, I bought two new batteries from Astak a couple of months ago, at decent prices with good service. I also have a couple of kindles and a KOBO. I use the Kindles regularly, appreciate the 3G.

Bob

Did you get the ones listed for the 6-inch EZ Reader? Do they work okay with the PPro? I'd love to get a backup battery if I can only find the right one.

rrrlakin · 02-16-2012, 06:23 PM

According to robertb the 6" batteries are standard Nokia batteries. The 5" takes its own special batteries. Maybe I got the last ones? Wouldn't hurt to email Astak and ask--perhaps they have a small stock, not enough to list on their website.

RichyRich · 02-24-2012, 10:14 AM

I still use mine, although not much lately. Every time I look for a replacement, the lack of formats is why I stick with the EZ Reader.

01-28-2012, 12:26 PM	#1
oncdoc Addict Posts: 299 Karma: 300 Join Date: May 2009 Device: kindle, pocket pro	any one still using and enjoying pocket pro? I have kindle (2 of them), 2 sonys including the prs t1 and astak product. End of it all, i wind up reading the most on the astak. The wheel thing to turn pages cannot be beat (sorry touch screens). And as far as new e ink screens, seems astak screens is good enough for me. your thoughts?

02-04-2012, 08:32 PM	#6
6charlong friendly lurker Posts: 896 Karma: 2436026 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: US Device: Kindle, nook, Apple and Kobo	It's still good I've started using my Pocket Pro again too. I put it in a drawer when I gave up on Aztak and got a Kindle but a couple of months ago I started thinking about the great ergonomics of the Pocket Pro and dug it out again. It charged up overnight and in the morning I found a library of books on it I had enjoyed and a few still on my TBR list. After using it again I still think the Pocket Pro has the best ergonomics. It's screen lacks the contrast of the Pearl screens but I learned a trick with the Kindle that helps that. M-Edge makes covers and a light that works with their covers called an eLuminator. The combination of cover and light works great for reading at night and the lightweight book light makes any eInk screen pop. I've used a new cover in the past to make an old reader seem new again so that's what I did with my Pocket Pro. M-edge doesn't list a cover for the Pocket Pro but some kind person posted that their Go Jacket for the Sony PRS300 fits a Pocket Pro and it does. The Go Jacket is a brightly colored, smooth side out leather cover. I had almost as much fun choosing a color for the cover as I had picking out a color for my Pocket Pro three or four years ago. Best of all the bright new cover makes my Pocket Pro feel new again. Since they don't make them anymore and you apparently can't find replacement batteries, I don't know how much longer it will last but it's holding a charge quite well now so we may be together for quite awhile. Besides, I love recycling.

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01-28-2012, 11:10 PM	#3
Solicitous Wizard Posts: 1,434 Karma: 1525776 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: TAS, Australia Device: Astak Pocket Pro (Black), 2 x Kindle WiFi (Graphite), iPod Touch 4G	Up not anymore. I loved it, thought the form factor and great little firmware features were brilliant. But after issues with the company my loyalty went elsewhere. Now most of my reading happens on my kindle keyboard or kobo wifi.

01-29-2012, 01:14 PM	#4
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 30,452 Karma: 58055868 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Yes, I use it every day (almost). I just replaced my tired (1st batch) Blue one with a Black one I got NEW for $50 from a link a few threads back. This one work fine with the USB 2.0 ports that my Blue one would not tolerate. I did note that the installed Astak firmware supported 9 size levels, but NO MP3 or TTS. A Web trip to Jinke found a later (Jinke V5) version that got me back the MP3 (no TTS) I do like the 6" Pearl screen on the K4NT, but I gave that to my wife for her use.

02-03-2012, 05:23 AM	#5
kdf9511 Madman With A Box Posts: 115 Karma: 324 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Western Oklahoma Device: Kobo Clara HD, Nook Glowlight, Nook Color, Kindle 4, Astak Pocket Pro	I still use mine daily. I'm on my second one. Had to pickup a used one on ebay but still love it.

02-04-2012, 09:47 PM	#7
GeneS eBook Enthusiast Posts: 120 Karma: 726 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Device: Sony PRS-350, Astak PocketPro, iPhone, Asus eee Pad Transformer	Still have my original EZReader. Still use it frequently. Still enjoy it.

02-07-2012, 03:08 PM	#9
rrrlakin shu-shu Posts: 37 Karma: 23010 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan/Kansas/China/Michigan Device: two Astak PP/various kindles	I use my ezreaders regularly. (I just bought two more from geeks--gave one to my son who appreciates the form factor and the wide variety of formats it can read.) And, by the way, I bought two new batteries from Astak a couple of months ago, at decent prices with good service. I also have a couple of kindles and a KOBO. I use the Kindles regularly, appreciate the 3G. Bob

02-12-2012, 11:18 AM	#10
nimblem Addict Posts: 304 Karma: 7102 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Pocket Pro, Kindle Dx	I sold mine as soon as I could. With customer service seeming to diminish I wanted to sell it while I could still get a fair amount for it. I got 150.00 for it last Dec.

02-12-2012, 05:41 PM	#11
rrrlakin shu-shu Posts: 37 Karma: 23010 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan/Kansas/China/Michigan Device: two Astak PP/various kindles	Wow! They're available now for about $50.

02-15-2012, 11:47 AM	#12
eGeezer NE1 seen my glasses? Posts: 396 Karma: 4864 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle Device: Nook Glowlight (following previous nook STR and STR w/GL)	Sadly, last August, mine froze and couldn't reset. An attempt to reload firmware got stuck halfway thru boot-up, so ended up with a Nook Touch. Am quite happy with the touch, but would still rather have my PPro working, instead. FYI. I know instantly that it was August cuz I had occasion to look up the Nook purchase date when the Nook froze and wouldn't reset, lol. Deja vu, all over again. I had ended up with a new PPro after I cracked the screen ($89 replacemen) just as Robert "retired". This time, I had no difficulty getting a Nook replacement - just walked into the store and walked out with a new one (yes, they gave it to me, I didn't just grab a display model). Makes me nervous, tho'. Astak closed up shop right after I got my PPro replacement. I hope this isn't a sign of things not-to-come for B&N. LOL

02-16-2012, 06:23 PM	#14
rrrlakin shu-shu Posts: 37 Karma: 23010 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan/Kansas/China/Michigan Device: two Astak PP/various kindles	According to robertb the 6" batteries are standard Nokia batteries. The 5" takes its own special batteries. Maybe I got the last ones? Wouldn't hurt to email Astak and ask--perhaps they have a small stock, not enough to list on their website.

02-24-2012, 10:14 AM	#15
RichyRich Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 511678 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: EZ Reader Pocket Pro	I still use mine, although not much lately. Every time I look for a replacement, the lack of formats is why I stick with the EZ Reader.

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