Should we have a Jetbook Forum? - Page 4

desertgrandma · 06-03-2009, 01:23 AM

A new forum does take time to create and it needs people to moderate it.

Alex (founder/owner) does this board with the help of volunteers, and is working, I"m sure, on creating a jetbook forum.

Please be patient.

Kris777 · 06-03-2009, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

A new forum does take time to create and it needs people to moderate it.

Alex (founder/owner) does this board with the help of volunteers, and is working, I"m sure, on creating a jetbook forum.

Please be patient.

Good News!!! Maybe you know when can we expect A “Grand Opening”?

desertgrandma · 06-03-2009, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Kris777

Good News!!! Maybe you know when can we expect A “Grand Opening”?

No.........I know nothing about that end.

Expect it when you see it!

Kris777 · 06-03-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

No.........I know nothing about that end.

Expect it when you see it!

I see it every day in my dreams

JSWolf · 06-07-2009, 05:01 PM

I did vote to have a Jetbook forum. It's only fair to have one.

wodin · 06-07-2009, 07:42 PM

Apparently not!

rgeorg · 06-08-2009, 04:15 AM

I guess in the meantime I should use the "Other Devices" forum to start a new thread? (sorry if I used the terms wrong - I'm new to forums)

desertgrandma · 06-08-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rgeorg

I guess in the meantime I should use the "Other Devices" forum to start a new thread? (sorry if I used the terms wrong - I'm new to forums)

If it pertains to your jetbook, I would say yes.

Unless someone can correct me?

jgray · 06-09-2009, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Unless someone can correct me?

It's not nice to correct your elders

Sorry, but the god of whimsy made me do it.

desertgrandma · 06-09-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jgray

It's not nice to correct your elders

Sorry, but the god of whimsy made me do it.

HEY! I"m not THAT old...........yet!

Kris777 · 06-12-2009, 10:40 PM

Any news about jetBook forum? Maybe approx date or month?

DrBen · 06-13-2009, 03:36 AM

Yesterday I thought I was going to wait for the new smaller Astak to come out, but today the Jetbook has caught my eye. Will I ever settle down and make a commitment? And will I be happy, when my heart belongs to that elusive Readius? Stay tuned, e-Readers. Meantime, a few questions to those of you who already have a Jetbook. How is it reading in bright sunshine? Is the battery replaceable? Do any bricks and mortar stores carry these things so I could lay my hands on one? Seems like it is only sold online as far as I can tell. In a perfect world I'd like to assess the fit and feel of this in a pocket. Portability is the key issue for me. I need a super-portable unit I won't mind carrying around at all times just in case the opportunity arises for a few moments of reading in my busy life.

rgeorg · 06-13-2009, 10:25 AM

DrBen,
I've never tried reading the jetBook (or pbooks!) in bright sunshine since that would give me a headache in any case, but there are many threads with screenshots of the jetBook together with eink readers in varying levels of light. Lowlight reading is quite acceptable though - even at levels where eink would need additional lighting (so I have read).
Battery is not user replaceable. But I haven't heard of any problems with the supplied battery.
Bed, Bath and Beyond sells them in many of their stores ($200 including the 20% off coupon).
Excellent portability.
Available today (I'm not certain of the Astak 5" availability date).

No you'll never be 100% happy or sad with any choice - there are pros and cons to all of the current devices - and that elusive ideal device is always promised to be coming in the not-too-distant future (as yet to be exactly named).

Kris777 · 06-13-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DrBen

Yesterday I thought I was going to wait for the new smaller Astak to come out, but today the Jetbook has caught my eye. Will I ever settle down and make a commitment? And will I be happy, when my heart belongs to that elusive Readius? Stay tuned, e-Readers. Meantime, a few questions to those of you who already have a Jetbook. How is it reading in bright sunshine? Is the battery replaceable? Do any bricks and mortar stores carry these things so I could lay my hands on one? Seems like it is only sold online as far as I can tell. In a perfect world I'd like to assess the fit and feel of this in a pocket. Portability is the key issue for me. I need a super-portable unit I won't mind carrying around at all times just in case the opportunity arises for a few moments of reading in my busy life.

Hi DrBen,

Portability is the key issue for me too. JetBook is the smallest among available e-book readers. You can test it in BB&B stores. I read jetBook very often inside and outside and TFT screen looks good for me in both cases.

You can find more information about jetBook on this page:
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47377

Gideon · 06-13-2009, 04:59 PM

Well, in the "Other Devices" forum - where such posts should go, there have been a total of three posts made about Jetbooks in the last week. There's probably been a few others that would have gone there if placed properly.

That hardly warrants its own forum.

Not everything needs its own forum or should have it. When Jetbook traffic gets obnoxious enough that it is evident it needs one, then it should get one.

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JSWolf Mobile Reader Geek Posts: 34,224 Karma: 13801376 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Sony Reader PRS-650, iPad	I did vote to have a Jetbook forum. It's only fair to have one. __________________ Jon 2013 Reading List

06-12-2009, 10:40 PM	#56
Kris777 Master Posts: 1,763 Karma: 2520493 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Nexus 7, jetBook-Lite, jetBook mini, Toshiba Thrive, JETBOOK COLOR	Any news about jetBook forum? Maybe approx date or month? __________________ JetBook and jetBook-Lite reviews collection I and 89 jetBook fans voted for jetBook forum here: http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47659

06-13-2009, 04:59 PM	#60
Gideon Wearer of Pants Posts: 1,050 Karma: 7634 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norman, OK Device: Amazon Kindle DX / iPhone	Well, in the "Other Devices" forum - where such posts should go, there have been a total of three posts made about Jetbooks in the last week. There's probably been a few others that would have gone there if placed properly. That hardly warrants its own forum. Not everything needs its own forum or should have it. When Jetbook traffic gets obnoxious enough that it is evident it needs one, then it should get one. __________________ Gideon --------------- About Me -> GideonAddington.com My Blog -> Anglimergence My Twitter -> @Gideony My Facebook -> facebook.com/gideon.addington

06-08-2009, 04:15 AM	#52
rgeorg Evangelist Posts: 453 Karma: 1300600 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Around Device: 9"Classmate 3 Tablet;jetBook;Kindle DXG, K3	I guess in the meantime I should use the "Other Devices" forum to start a new thread? (sorry if I used the terms wrong - I'm new to forums)

06-13-2009, 03:36 AM	#57
DrBen Landed Gentry Posts: 22 Karma: 14 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern California Device: Astak Pocket Pro - Maroon	Yesterday I thought I was going to wait for the new smaller Astak to come out, but today the Jetbook has caught my eye. Will I ever settle down and make a commitment? And will I be happy, when my heart belongs to that elusive Readius? Stay tuned, e-Readers. Meantime, a few questions to those of you who already have a Jetbook. How is it reading in bright sunshine? Is the battery replaceable? Do any bricks and mortar stores carry these things so I could lay my hands on one? Seems like it is only sold online as far as I can tell. In a perfect world I'd like to assess the fit and feel of this in a pocket. Portability is the key issue for me. I need a super-portable unit I won't mind carrying around at all times just in case the opportunity arises for a few moments of reading in my busy life.

06-13-2009, 10:25 AM	#58
rgeorg Evangelist Posts: 453 Karma: 1300600 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Around Device: 9"Classmate 3 Tablet;jetBook;Kindle DXG, K3	DrBen, I've never tried reading the jetBook (or pbooks!) in bright sunshine since that would give me a headache in any case, but there are many threads with screenshots of the jetBook together with eink readers in varying levels of light. Lowlight reading is quite acceptable though - even at levels where eink would need additional lighting (so I have read). Battery is not user replaceable. But I haven't heard of any problems with the supplied battery. Bed, Bath and Beyond sells them in many of their stores ($200 including the 20% off coupon). Excellent portability. Available today (I'm not certain of the Astak 5" availability date). No you'll never be 100% happy or sad with any choice - there are pros and cons to all of the current devices - and that elusive ideal device is always promised to be coming in the not-too-distant future (as yet to be exactly named).

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