RIP Jetbook

Lord_Pall · 05-23-2010, 02:28 PM

Today my Ectaco Jetbook, bedecked in white plastic, purchased from Newegg during their first sale, has died.

It joins the hallowed list of Ebook Readers past, the REB 1250 and PRS-500 #1, cruely smote before their true end of life.

Anyhoo.
My jetbook screen cracked. No idea what caused it, I suspect a cat landed on it when jumping down from the window.

And it broke RIGHT after you guys explained how to reliably get books onto it.
(No characters other than letters in the filenames).

Now i'm sad and don't know what to replace it with. EInk is still too fragile and I think the jetbook replacements are too pricey too.. I just got an Ipad, but it's not really the same, especially in sunlight..

It was a good run, and knowing what I know now, I'd recommend it to future buyers..

As a sidenote, any ideas how much a replacement screen costs?

Kris777 · 05-23-2010, 03:11 PM

I think it will be a good idea to contact Ectaco and ask them if you can exchange your broken unit for the new one or for jetBook-Lite. They may offer a good price for this exchange.

Dr. Drib · 05-24-2010, 06:01 AM

I'm sorry for your loss.

I may be selling mine. It depends on when I will be coming to the U.S., which MAY be in another 3-4 weeks. (Not certain at this point; tickets have yet to be purchased.)

Again, I'm sorry that this happened to you.

Don

Lord_Pall · 05-24-2010, 09:10 AM

I contacted them to see how much repairs would be. I'll post back once they respond.

Xanthe · 05-24-2010, 10:35 PM

Kill the cat, buy a new ebook reader of any flavor, and keep it in a hard case when not reading it.

Just kidding about the cat

Ervserver · 05-25-2010, 01:17 AM

don't whine to me I told you to get cat insurance

jblitereader · 05-25-2010, 01:34 AM

Should have had that lizard as a pet instead of a cat.

DJHARKAVY · 05-25-2010, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ervserver

don't whine to me I told you to get cat insurance

He needed Jetbook insurance, not cat insurance. The cat is fine.

Lord_Pall · 05-31-2010, 01:53 PM

Ectaco wants $110 for the replacement.

That's a hard sell for me, as much as I like that screen.

Eink is right out until they get the plastic substrate, and the Sony 900 isn't crisp enough to be a reasonable alternative.

I'll try the Ipad, but it's hard to go back to a backlit lcd...

Perhaps the PixelQI stuff will launch in the summer.. Or that new Asus reader looks to be using the same screen as the Ectaco..

DJHARKAVY · 06-01-2010, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord_Pall

Ectaco wants $110 for the replacement.

That's a hard sell for me, as much as I like that screen.

Eink is right out until they get the plastic substrate, and the Sony 900 isn't crisp enough to be a reasonable alternative.

I'll try the Ipad, but it's hard to go back to a backlit lcd...

Perhaps the PixelQI stuff will launch in the summer.. Or that new Asus reader looks to be using the same screen as the Ectaco..

Wait for a sale and buy a JBL for $100ish.

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05-23-2010, 02:28 PM	#1
Lord_Pall Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Prs-505, reb1200, reb1100	RIP Jetbook Today my Ectaco Jetbook, bedecked in white plastic, purchased from Newegg during their first sale, has died. It joins the hallowed list of Ebook Readers past, the REB 1250 and PRS-500 #1, cruely smote before their true end of life. Anyhoo. My jetbook screen cracked. No idea what caused it, I suspect a cat landed on it when jumping down from the window. And it broke RIGHT after you guys explained how to reliably get books onto it. (No characters other than letters in the filenames). Now i'm sad and don't know what to replace it with. EInk is still too fragile and I think the jetbook replacements are too pricey too.. I just got an Ipad, but it's not really the same, especially in sunlight.. It was a good run, and knowing what I know now, I'd recommend it to future buyers.. As a sidenote, any ideas how much a replacement screen costs?

05-23-2010, 03:11 PM	#2
Kris777 Banned Posts: 1,767 Karma: 2520493 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Nexus 7, jetBook-Lite, jetBook mini, Toshiba Thrive, JETBOOK COLOR	I think it will be a good idea to contact Ectaco and ask them if you can exchange your broken unit for the new one or for jetBook-Lite. They may offer a good price for this exchange.

05-24-2010, 06:01 AM	#3
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,748 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	I'm sorry for your loss. I may be selling mine. It depends on when I will be coming to the U.S., which MAY be in another 3-4 weeks. (Not certain at this point; tickets have yet to be purchased.) Again, I'm sorry that this happened to you. Don

05-24-2010, 09:10 AM	#4
Lord_Pall Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Prs-505, reb1200, reb1100	I contacted them to see how much repairs would be. I'll post back once they respond.

05-24-2010, 10:35 PM	#5
Xanthe Plan B Is Now In Force Posts: 1,894 Karma: 8086979 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surebleak Device: Aluratek,Sony 350/T1,Pandigital,eBM 911,Nook HD/HD+,Fire HDX 7/8.9,PW2	Kill the cat, buy a new ebook reader of any flavor, and keep it in a hard case when not reading it. Just kidding about the cat

05-25-2010, 01:17 AM	#6
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	don't whine to me I told you to get cat insurance

05-25-2010, 01:34 AM	#7
jblitereader Addict Posts: 248 Karma: 1312 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: jetbook lite	Should have had that lizard as a pet instead of a cat.

05-31-2010, 01:53 PM	#9
Lord_Pall Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Prs-505, reb1200, reb1100	Ectaco wants $110 for the replacement. That's a hard sell for me, as much as I like that screen. Eink is right out until they get the plastic substrate, and the Sony 900 isn't crisp enough to be a reasonable alternative. I'll try the Ipad, but it's hard to go back to a backlit lcd... Perhaps the PixelQI stuff will launch in the summer.. Or that new Asus reader looks to be using the same screen as the Ectaco..

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