Netronix/PVI 9.7" & 6" e-readers

[HarryT]

Hi Lisa,

Am I correct in believing that you are the manufacturer of the Bookeen CyBook?

[Gogolo]

I just crashed the screen of my iLiad, so *I* should be the tester, because you need the most boneheaded user to make the endurance test.
Gogolo
(Sorry for this post)

[TallMomof2]

I just realized that since the Netronix runs Windows CE, then I'd be able to use AvantGo on it. I've always enjoyed using AvantGo on my Palm devices.

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by TallMomof2

I just realized that since the Netronix runs Windows CE, then I'd be able to use AvantGo on it. I've always enjoyed using AvantGo on my Palm devices.

Not necessarily - it depends how MUCH of Windows runs on it.

Windows CE is a modular operating system that manufacturers can pick and choose which bits to install. They could, for example, just choose to run the o/s kernel, but not the windowing system (I'm not sure how well a traditional windows UI would work on an eInk device). We'll have to wait and see.

[delphidb96]

Originally Posted by HarryT

Not necessarily - it depends how MUCH of Windows runs on it.

Windows CE is a modular operating system that manufacturers can pick and choose which bits to install. They could, for example, just choose to run the o/s kernel, but not the windowing system (I'm not sure how well a traditional windows UI would work on an eInk device). We'll have to wait and see.

Doesn't really matter. I've been trying for several WEEKS to get an email through to ANY of their addresses. I've tried my corporate email, my gmail account and my personal email addresses and they all say that the email system cannot deliver to Netronix. And Lisa hasn't responded to any of my last PMs here at MobileRead. Getting rather frustrating.

Derek

[delphidb96]

Originally Posted by delphidb96

Doesn't really matter. I've been trying for several WEEKS to get an email through to ANY of their addresses. I've tried my corporate email, my gmail account and my personal email addresses and they all say that the email system cannot deliver to Netronix. And Lisa hasn't responded to any of my last PMs here at MobileRead. Getting rather frustrating.

Derek

And it's now clear that the naebllc.com, comcast.net and gmail.com accounts couldn't get through. However, my new inbox.com account DID.

Derek

[delphidb96]

It looks suspiciously like the Cybook.

Derek

[Nate the great]

I disagree. I think it looks like the NUUT or the Starebook.

P.S. What's the status on the Cybook order?

[delphidb96]

Originally Posted by Nate the great

I disagree. I think it looks like the NUUT or the Starebook.

P.S. What's the status on the Cybook order?

We've got our 40 orders. We're in the process of getting our invoice from Bookeen and then we'll wire them the money and get the units shipped. It's a complex process.

Derek

[teamonkey]

Hi

I see that some people have had trouble finding more information about the Netronix ebook readers. I sent an email to Netronix after reading about them on Engadget and recently got a reply. I hope they don't mind me posting it here, but I think people might find it informative.

For the eBook, we currently have one model(EB-1001) available for mass
production which is with Linux2.4 platform . 6" eBook Reader device with 6"
E-paper
screen . Ebook format support TXT, PDF, RTF, HTML/CHM. For this model,the AP
layer development (softwarewise) is designed by customers
as content provider format is different in every territory. During the
development, we would provide customer SDK to develop software to be
compatible with content
provider's format like Mobipocket DRM. Gernerally, our customer would apply
for a license from Mobipocket to include their format to our device.
We are currently applying a license from Mobipocket as well. It's not
finalized yet. If we get a license from Mobipocket, then we will include
their format
to our next vesion of the ebook .
.
Could you please kindly share me more information regarding of your company
? Is there web site ? Will your software engineers handle the AP
development ?
IPlease kindly advise, so that I could work out the best solution for you.
Thanks. Below is our schdule for all ebook project for your reference.


EB-100 in 6" e-paper display with Linux2.6 platform didn't support WiFi,
bluetooth or touchscreen. Sample & SDK is available now. No AP
will be included
( Remark: EB100 with Linux2.4 is available for production now. Linux2.6
platform will be ready by end June. )

EB-200 in 6" e-paper display with Linux2.6 platform support WiFi, bluetooth
& touchscreen. WiFi , Bluetooth & Touchscreen are optional. No AP
will be inclued. Book format support PDF, TXT, RTF, HTML/CHM . Sample & SDK
will be available around end June.

EB-201 in 6" e-paper display with WinCE5.0 support WiFi, bluetooth &
touchscreen. WiFi , Bluetooth & Touchscreen are optional. This model will
include AP which support book format - PDF, TXT, RTF, HTML/CHM , Power
Point & Word and Excel.. Sample & SDK .
Sample & SDK will be available by end June.

EB-300 in 9.7" e-paper display with WinCE5.0 support WiFi, bluetooth &
touchscreen. WiFi , Bluetooth & Touchscreen are optional. This model will
include AP which support book format - PDF, TXT, RTF, HTML/CHM , Power
Point & Word and Excel.. Sample will be available around end Sept.

Your comments, please. By the way, regarding of the touch panel, we use the
" Four-Wire Analog Resistive Touch Panel " and input mode support " Stylus
or Finger" .

[DaleDe]

Originally Posted by teamonkey

Hi

I see that some people have had trouble finding more information about the Netronix ebook readers. I sent an email to Netronix after reading about them on Engadget and recently got a reply. I hope they don't mind me posting it here, but I think people might find it informative.

Interesting. The 100 and the 300 have been on the MobileRead wiki for some time now but the others are new.

Dale

[aleks]

I asked Lisa what the projected cost of the 300 will be and she provided the response below:

Dear Sir,

Cost is not ready. Probably will be available by end July.

Regards,
Lisa

[Azayzel]

Yikes, I wonder how many *other* devices will beat them to the market. That's a friggin long time for even a quote (and this info has been out for a little while now!). They need to get on the ball, because if quotes aren't available until Q3 2008, then the actual device might not even make it into real hands until late Q4 2008 or maybe even early Q1 2009. Ouch! Sony might beat them to the punch.

[DaleDe]

Originally Posted by Azayzel

Yikes, I wonder how many *other* devices will beat them to the market. That's a friggin long time for even a quote (and this info has been out for a little while now!). They need to get on the ball, because if quotes aren't available until Q3 2008, then the actual device might not even make it into real hands until late Q4 2008 or maybe even early Q1 2009. Ouch! Sony might beat them to the punch.

to my knowledge only Netronix and Jinke are even talking about these devices and the limiting time is likely PVI making the screens in the first place. I think 4th quarter is a good bet.

Dale

[HarryT]

I can't see PVI making larger screens while their plant is running flat out trying to cope with demand for the 6" screens.