Bebook versus Sony PRS-505 - Page 3

impry · 02-17-2009, 06:56 PM

Well, yes they sent me an attached file through mail, and told to make an update.
1.Format 1Gb SD card to FAT16
2.Make a folder to the root named "lcdpara"
3.Insert into device than go to settings, press 5 to load the update menu, than press 1, that will be the update, click "Ok" and wait until the device restarting.

Unfortunately I didnt notice any changes, but it worth to give a try. Of course before all, you have to check your current version. If somebody wants, I can send the file through mail.

pox67 · 02-18-2009, 05:07 AM

impry, What version should I be looking for?

It is a shame it didn't make any noticeable difference to the screen.

impry · 02-18-2009, 05:25 AM

I get an other mail, that after the update, I have to do a full firmware update. Maybe it could help? I'll try it. Unfortunately just after work, becouse that's my wife's reader, so I can do experiments with it at home.

I searched for the version number of the EPD waveform on the device, but before the update I had the same version number. And so the update's number is the same: BL_P038_00_23
So maybe a firmware update after the waveform update could help. Who knows....

AlfonsVH · 02-18-2009, 08:31 AM

I performed both the waveform update and firmware update, but no noticeable difference whatsoever.

pox67 · 02-18-2009, 07:56 PM

Well would go check what version of the EPD waveform I have but I can't book mark the book I am reading.

That brings me to another problem. This mobi book I am reading won't book mark, it looks like it is bookmarking but no book mark is made. Most books will book mark but this one won't. Getting pretty close to smashing this piece of junk to bits...every time it crashes I need to find the page I was on and as the pages never come up the same in a mobi book that is pretty damn annoying.

HarryT · 02-19-2009, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by pox67

That brings me to another problem. This mobi book I am reading won't book mark, it looks like it is bookmarking but no book mark is made. Most books will book mark but this one won't. Getting pretty close to smashing this piece of junk to bits...every time it crashes I need to find the page I was on and as the pages never come up the same in a mobi book that is pretty damn annoying.

Have you done a "chkdsk" on the file system? A corrupt file system is a common cause of failing to bookmark on other readers - I'd imagine the same would be true on the BeBook/Hanlin too.

pox67 · 02-24-2009, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Have you done a "chkdsk" on the file system? A corrupt file system is a common cause of failing to bookmark on other readers - I'd imagine the same would be true on the BeBook/Hanlin too.

good call HarryT, I got finally got a chance to do a chkdsk on the Bebook and that fixed the problem. Bookmarks are accepted and hopefully it will remember my place in books now as well.
Many thanks!

HarryT · 02-24-2009, 01:01 PM

Happy to help!

orwell2k · 03-25-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by impry

Hello again! I get an update to my question/problem. I've a really nice support in my country to my V3 (Koobe). They are really helpful. After a few letters, they sent me a possible solution! Its possible that I have to update the EPD waveform version to a newer one. I'll give it a try after work.

If anybody interested, I'll post my results, and the method how to do it.

The EPD waveform version they sent you was BL_P038_00_23. I received a new BeBook late last year (under their discount coupon referral offer) and this came loaded with EPD waveform version BL_P042_00_23.

I've posted a thread on the mybebook.com forum querying the various versions, and whether Support@BeBook can make the latest/best available for users to update. I have three BeBook devices and two came loaded with P034 (which I have updated to P038) and one came with the apparently later P042 version.

Perhaps impry can try to contact Koobe again and see if they have the later version?

Also, there is an interesting blog that explains some of the technical stuff here:

http://i-to-i.irexnet.com/2007/11/09...ays-different/

cvkemp · 03-25-2009, 12:52 PM

How did you update from PO34 to PO38 I have PO34 in my BEbook.

Chuck

igorsk · 03-25-2009, 05:11 PM

Waveforms are specific to a batch of screens, and "upgrading" them will likely result in worse image quality.

pox67 · 03-25-2009, 06:12 PM

orwell2k, did you notice any difference between the screen versions?

I ordered mine late last year but got waveform 034.

impry · 04-14-2009, 01:55 PM

Ok guys, heres something interesting: http://www.lbook.com.ua/en/products/lbookv3new
Maybe the solution is to buy a new reader? It could be true that they using an improved Vizplex screen?

AlfonsVH · 04-14-2009, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impry

Ok guys, heres something interesting: http://www.lbook.com.ua/en/products/lbookv3new
Maybe the solution is to buy a new reader? It could be true that they using an improved Vizplex screen?

Hmm interesting indeed! I wonder if it's really a different screen, or that only the screen controller has to be updated...

impry · 04-14-2009, 05:58 PM

I think thats the same screen, but they are using a better display controller chip. Somewhere there was a rumor about that device. Well, I just dont know how to buy one from Hungary...

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02-17-2009, 06:56 PM	#31
impry Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 20 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hungary Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle 4 (2011)	Well, yes they sent me an attached file through mail, and told to make an update. 1.Format 1Gb SD card to FAT16 2.Make a folder to the root named "lcdpara" 3.Insert into device than go to settings, press 5 to load the update menu, than press 1, that will be the update, click "Ok" and wait until the device restarting. Unfortunately I didnt notice any changes, but it worth to give a try. Of course before all, you have to check your current version. If somebody wants, I can send the file through mail.

02-18-2009, 05:07 AM	#32
pox67 Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 12 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia Device: Sony PRS-505 (stolen), Bebook	impry, What version should I be looking for? It is a shame it didn't make any noticeable difference to the screen.

02-18-2009, 05:25 AM	#33
impry Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 20 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hungary Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle 4 (2011)	I get an other mail, that after the update, I have to do a full firmware update. Maybe it could help? I'll try it. Unfortunately just after work, becouse that's my wife's reader, so I can do experiments with it at home. I searched for the version number of the EPD waveform on the device, but before the update I had the same version number. And so the update's number is the same: BL_P038_00_23 So maybe a firmware update after the waveform update could help. Who knows....

02-18-2009, 08:31 AM	#34
AlfonsVH Addict Posts: 253 Karma: 2113226 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: BeBook Neo	I performed both the waveform update and firmware update, but no noticeable difference whatsoever.

02-18-2009, 07:56 PM	#35
pox67 Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 12 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia Device: Sony PRS-505 (stolen), Bebook	Well would go check what version of the EPD waveform I have but I can't book mark the book I am reading. That brings me to another problem. This mobi book I am reading won't book mark, it looks like it is bookmarking but no book mark is made. Most books will book mark but this one won't. Getting pretty close to smashing this piece of junk to bits...every time it crashes I need to find the page I was on and as the pages never come up the same in a mobi book that is pretty damn annoying.

02-24-2009, 01:01 PM	#38
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Happy to help!

03-25-2009, 12:52 PM	#40
cvkemp Loving life Posts: 1,412 Karma: 7991496 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Device: PaperWhite 5,iPhone 13, IPad, MacBook Air	How did you update from PO34 to PO38 I have PO34 in my BEbook. Chuck

03-25-2009, 05:11 PM	#41
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	Waveforms are specific to a batch of screens, and "upgrading" them will likely result in worse image quality.

03-25-2009, 06:12 PM	#42
pox67 Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 12 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia Device: Sony PRS-505 (stolen), Bebook	orwell2k, did you notice any difference between the screen versions? I ordered mine late last year but got waveform 034.

04-14-2009, 01:55 PM	#43
impry Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 20 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hungary Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle 4 (2011)	Ok guys, heres something interesting: http://www.lbook.com.ua/en/products/lbookv3new Maybe the solution is to buy a new reader? It could be true that they using an improved Vizplex screen?

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04-14-2009, 05:58 PM	#45
impry Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 20 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hungary Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle 4 (2011)	I think thats the same screen, but they are using a better display controller chip. Somewhere there was a rumor about that device. Well, I just dont know how to buy one from Hungary...