JetBook or Libre... what's the Practical Diff Anyway? - Page 2

Kris777 · 03-03-2010, 10:16 PM

I see that NEWEGG.CA sell jetBook white for CAD$149.99 and offer free shipping
from Canadian warehouse:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16858723004

cancelx · 03-03-2010, 10:20 PM

Kris... yeah, they SAY tat until you put one in your cart...
Shipping isn't free
And price tends to change on occasion....

And they seem to be the only real place to buy the JB or JBL in Canada.

The Libre is $169 local.

Kris777 · 03-03-2010, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cancelx

Kris... yeah, they SAY tat until you put one in your cart...
Shipping isn't free
And price tends to change on occasion....

And they seem to be the only real place to buy the JB or JBL in Canada.

The Libre is $169 local.

I just put it in my My Shopping Cart and still see the correct price - $149.99
and free shipping by UPS Standard.

cancelx · 03-03-2010, 10:31 PM

Yes, but their cart recognizes your zip or postcode... if you type in the Nova Scotia postal code, it is listed as Not part of the promotion...

Kris777 · 03-03-2010, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cancelx

Yes, but their cart recognizes your zip or postcode... if you type in the Nova Scotia postal code, it is listed as Not part of the promotion...

Interesting. I didn't know that they have different offers for different areas... What price they charge for shipping to Nova Scotia?

cancelx · 03-03-2010, 10:39 PM

I think it was around $20-25

thats why $169 for Libre looks good locally.
if i can get past the no PDB issue, and my concerns about the battery life.

Nakor · 03-04-2010, 01:15 AM

Off that Newegg.ca sale:

Original Price: $379.99
You Save: $230.00
$149.99

ROFL, as if anyone lists it at 379.99 now. XD

I have to say I'm mildly annoyed to find out I could've spent $20 less if I'd waited 24 hours. :/ On the other hand, the Libre comes with a couple things that the Jetbook doesn't iirc, so maybe in the long run the value works out. Alas.

cancelx · 03-04-2010, 01:21 AM

Nakor... I replied to your post somewhere asking where to buy... I suggested Costco for Libre $169

did you get it? do you like?

Later

Nakor · 03-04-2010, 02:19 AM

Yep, I saw your post. I already had one ordered from NCIX for the same price -- there's no Costco in the area. I ordered it last night so it'll be a day or two yet before it's here. (NCIX is based out of BC, so shipments to where I live tend to be pretty quick from them.)

bob1xxx · 03-04-2010, 03:14 AM

I got the libre myself last weekend at fry's in anahiem ca , so far its great, I'm basically looking for book reader and for the money its a good deal . The Jet book lite might be a good deal if you go camping or travel to country's with shaky electrical systems (aa battery power would be handy) but, for my uses Libre was a good deal and with Fry's Ive got a 30day return window if it doesnt work out.

Solicitous · 03-04-2010, 03:47 AM

I tell you here in Australia we really get hit hard with the price of electronics. By buying a JBL from here in Aus the price (after currency exchange) is $189.01US. Same product, same company, two different prices.

Kris777 · 03-04-2010, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solicitous

I tell you here in Australia we really get hit hard with the price of electronics. By buying a JBL from here in Aus the price (after currency exchange) is $189.01US. Same product, same company, two different prices.

Solicitous, it is too bad that NEWEGG don't ship to Australia... I like my jetBook-Lite so I will not change it even for 2 Libre ...

Solicitous · 03-05-2010, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris777

Solicitous, it is too bad that NEWEGG don't ship to Australia... I like my jetBook-Lite so I will not change it even for 2 Libre ...

It is a pity, part of me would like to have had both an e-ink and a LCD ereader - have the best of both worlds. Until I am treated as an equal customer in the US I will not buy their product (would like to but the cost difference puts me off).

I know I can buy direct from Jetbook in the US, but I ask why should I when they sell direct to the consumer in Australia from their Australian site (albeit as my complaint, at a higher comparative price).

Xanthe · 03-05-2010, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solicitous

I tell you here in Australia we really get hit hard with the price of electronics. By buying a JBL from here in Aus the price (after currency exchange) is $189.01US. Same product, same company, two different prices.

Higher fuel transport costs built into the price?

Nakor · 03-05-2010, 11:52 PM

Could be duties involved too. Though I would hardly be shocked to learn that price gouging was involved.

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03-03-2010, 10:16 PM	#16
Kris777 Banned Posts: 1,767 Karma: 2520493 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Nexus 7, jetBook-Lite, jetBook mini, Toshiba Thrive, JETBOOK COLOR	I see that NEWEGG.CA sell jetBook white for CAD$149.99 and offer free shipping from Canadian warehouse: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16858723004

03-03-2010, 10:20 PM	#17
cancelx Nervous Groupie Posts: 154 Karma: 22 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Device: Pocket Pro	Kris... yeah, they SAY tat until you put one in your cart... Shipping isn't free And price tends to change on occasion.... And they seem to be the only real place to buy the JB or JBL in Canada. The Libre is $169 local.

03-03-2010, 10:31 PM	#19
cancelx Nervous Groupie Posts: 154 Karma: 22 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Device: Pocket Pro	Yes, but their cart recognizes your zip or postcode... if you type in the Nova Scotia postal code, it is listed as Not part of the promotion...

03-03-2010, 10:39 PM	#21
cancelx Nervous Groupie Posts: 154 Karma: 22 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Device: Pocket Pro	I think it was around $20-25 thats why $169 for Libre looks good locally. if i can get past the no PDB issue, and my concerns about the battery life.

03-04-2010, 01:15 AM	#22
Nakor Addict Posts: 214 Karma: 511602 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: BC, Canada Device: Aluratek Libre	Off that Newegg.ca sale: Original Price: $379.99 You Save: $230.00 $149.99 ROFL, as if anyone lists it at 379.99 now. XD I have to say I'm mildly annoyed to find out I could've spent $20 less if I'd waited 24 hours. :/ On the other hand, the Libre comes with a couple things that the Jetbook doesn't iirc, so maybe in the long run the value works out. Alas.

03-04-2010, 01:21 AM	#23
cancelx Nervous Groupie Posts: 154 Karma: 22 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Device: Pocket Pro	Nakor... I replied to your post somewhere asking where to buy... I suggested Costco for Libre $169 did you get it? do you like? Later

03-04-2010, 02:19 AM	#24
Nakor Addict Posts: 214 Karma: 511602 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: BC, Canada Device: Aluratek Libre	Yep, I saw your post. I already had one ordered from NCIX for the same price -- there's no Costco in the area. I ordered it last night so it'll be a day or two yet before it's here. (NCIX is based out of BC, so shipments to where I live tend to be pretty quick from them.)

03-04-2010, 03:14 AM	#25
bob1xxx Zealot Posts: 116 Karma: 490 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Gabriel Califorina Device: kindle k3 and k2 and White Aluratek Libre Pro	I got the libre myself last weekend at fry's in anahiem ca , so far its great, I'm basically looking for book reader and for the money its a good deal . The Jet book lite might be a good deal if you go camping or travel to country's with shaky electrical systems (aa battery power would be handy) but, for my uses Libre was a good deal and with Fry's Ive got a 30day return window if it doesnt work out.

03-04-2010, 03:47 AM	#26
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	I tell you here in Australia we really get hit hard with the price of electronics. By buying a JBL from here in Aus the price (after currency exchange) is $189.01US. Same product, same company, two different prices.

03-05-2010, 11:52 PM	#30
Nakor Addict Posts: 214 Karma: 511602 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: BC, Canada Device: Aluratek Libre	Could be duties involved too. Though I would hardly be shocked to learn that price gouging was involved.

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