Ebooks at CES (pt 3)

Nate the great · 12-23-2009, 01:01 PM

This is the 3rd in my series of extracts from my CES notebook. If you find this useful, plese tell these companies that you heard about them from MobileRead.

Pocketbook
This is a Ukraine based software developer that has released its own firmware for three different ereaders ( Pocketbook 301, 301+, and 360). I'm told they will also bring their new liseuse, the Pocketbook 302. Pocketbook doesn't have its own booth; its actual location is the booth of its American distributor Western Graphics.

Prologic
They will be bringing their large screen reader, the Que.

Aluratek
This is a late entry into the e-reader market. Aluratek is a maker of consumer electronics, and they only started selling the Libre a few months ago. The Libre itself is a rebranded Chinese ebook reader, the M218. I would call this company an up and comer; about a month ago they released a firmware update that adds Adobe DE support.

Ectaco
This company's main product is translators and translation software, but they also have 2 ebook readers. Both devices are based on the M218. One of the models (Jetbook) is identical to the Libre. The other (Jetbook Lite) differs in that it uses AA batteries and has support for eReader format.

Foxit
This is the PDF company, of course. They released their ereader at the beginning of the year. A few weeks ago they released a new firmware update that added support for eReader format. According to TeleRead, they really screwed up. You should click through and read that post.

TruView Digital
This is a digital picture fram company. According to their product listings, thye have an ebook reader. I've tried and failed to reach them for more information.

Universal Microelectronics
This company doesn't have an ereader per se, but it's on my list because it has netbooks and handhelds that run Android.

Shenzhen Bamboo Technology
This is another company that doesn't have an e-reader, but it's on my list because I'm curious about its 7" tablet.

Jim Lester · 12-23-2009, 03:31 PM

Another possibility would be to see if Qualcomm is going to have a Mirasol demo. I haven't heard that they are, but the technology seems really promising, and would be cool to see in person.

Nate the great · 12-23-2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Lester

Another possibility would be to see if Qualcomm is going to have a Mirasol demo. I haven't heard that they are, but the technology seems really promising, and would be cool to see in person.

Ooh, thanks. That one had slipped by me.

pking36330 · 12-23-2009, 06:05 PM

Can I request you peek at the Touch Book from Always Innovating?

I think this might be another of those 'comprimise' devices that might be useful as a netbook, a tablet, and an ereader, but your opinion would be much appreciated.

Nate the great · 12-23-2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pking36330

Can I request you peek at the Touch Book from Always Innovating?

I think this might be another of those 'comprimise' devices that might be useful as a netbook, a tablet, and an ereader, but your opinion would be much appreciated.

I don't think they will be there.

Jumpn Jack Flash · 12-25-2009, 03:35 PM

From their website, Irex will be there. Maybe someone could probe for the non-appearance of the 800.

Of course Nate does not think a single screen reader is much cop any more

Nate the great · 12-25-2009, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jumpn Jack Flash

From their website, Irex will be there. Maybe someone could probe for the non-appearance of the 800.

Of course Nate does not think a single screen reader is much cop any more

Now, that's interesting. Irex isn't listed as an exhibitor. I checked, and they are in the Qualcomm booth.

DaleDe · 12-25-2009, 04:26 PM

Did you list Netronix somewhere in your list? They will have a large booth.

Dale

Nate the great · 12-25-2009, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaleDe

Did you list Netronix somewhere in your list? They will have a large booth.

Dale

Do you know the booth number? Netronix isn't listed as an exhibitor.

DaleDe · 12-25-2009, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate the great

Do you know the booth number? Netronix isn't listed as an exhibitor.

Astak will be in the Netronix booth and other Netronix clones. It may be under a different name

Dale

Nate the great · 12-25-2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaleDe

Astak will be in the Netronix booth and other Netronix clones. It may be under a different name

Dale

Astak has its own booth, so I guess Netronix will share it. Also, Interead (Cool-ER) and Pocketbook have their own booths.

12-23-2009, 01:01 PM	#1
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	Ebooks at CES (pt 3) This is the 3rd in my series of extracts from my CES notebook. If you find this useful, plese tell these companies that you heard about them from MobileRead. Pocketbook This is a Ukraine based software developer that has released its own firmware for three different ereaders ( Pocketbook 301, 301+, and 360). I'm told they will also bring their new liseuse, the Pocketbook 302. Pocketbook doesn't have its own booth; its actual location is the booth of its American distributor Western Graphics. Prologic They will be bringing their large screen reader, the Que. Aluratek This is a late entry into the e-reader market. Aluratek is a maker of consumer electronics, and they only started selling the Libre a few months ago. The Libre itself is a rebranded Chinese ebook reader, the M218. I would call this company an up and comer; about a month ago they released a firmware update that adds Adobe DE support. Ectaco This company's main product is translators and translation software, but they also have 2 ebook readers. Both devices are based on the M218. One of the models (Jetbook) is identical to the Libre. The other (Jetbook Lite) differs in that it uses AA batteries and has support for eReader format. Foxit This is the PDF company, of course. They released their ereader at the beginning of the year. A few weeks ago they released a new firmware update that added support for eReader format. According to TeleRead, they really screwed up. You should click through and read that post. TruView Digital This is a digital picture fram company. According to their product listings, thye have an ebook reader. I've tried and failed to reach them for more information. Universal Microelectronics This company doesn't have an ereader per se, but it's on my list because it has netbooks and handhelds that run Android. Shenzhen Bamboo Technology This is another company that doesn't have an e-reader, but it's on my list because I'm curious about its 7" tablet. Last edited by Nate the great; 12-23-2009 at 01:05 PM.

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12-23-2009, 03:31 PM	#2
Jim Lester Evangelist Posts: 416 Karma: 14682 Join Date: May 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Device: Nook HD, Nook for Windows 8	Another possibility would be to see if Qualcomm is going to have a Mirasol demo. I haven't heard that they are, but the technology seems really promising, and would be cool to see in person.

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pking36330 FT Parent PT Reader Posts: 322 Karma: 187838 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South Alabama Device: Shocked by how much I've read on an iPod Touch received as a gift!	Can I request you peek at the *Touch Book* from Always Innovating? I think this might be another of those 'comprimise' devices that might be useful as a netbook, a tablet, and an ereader, but your opinion would be much appreciated.

12-25-2009, 03:35 PM	#6
Jumpn Jack Flash Lazy Git Posts: 124 Karma: 1266 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The soggy Emerald Isle Device: iRex DR800S	From their website, Irex will be there. Maybe someone could probe for the non-appearance of the 800. Of course Nate does not think a single screen reader is much cop any more

12-25-2009, 04:26 PM	#8
DaleDe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,470 Karma: 13095790 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Grass Valley, CA Device: EB 1150, EZ Reader, Literati, iPad 2 & Air 2, iPhone 7	Did you list Netronix somewhere in your list? They will have a large booth. Dale