08-02-2009, 04:54 AM | #31 |
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Does anyone know if the Bebook mini will have the same hardware as the Pocket Pro EZReader?
From robertb's announcement of the Pocket Pro: "The Pocket PRO has the brand new EPSON controller and 400 MHz processor for almost instantaneous page turns." I realize only Astak has the coloured ones (the blue is very nice... it had me drooling), but generally it's much cheaper to have something shipped within Europe, which is why I'm considering a boring black one from Bebook It will be interesting to compare when Astak get the shipping costs to Europe up and Bebook gets their price and shipping costs up as well. |
08-02-2009, 10:28 AM | #32 | |
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Actually, with Calibre, you don't need Mobi support at all. Just ePub. Because you'll either have to buy DRM free Mobi or strip the DRM, Calibre can then convert to ePub easily. So Mobi is really a feature that's not needed at all if you have ePub support.
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So end of next week then for release ? Endless Ideas seem to be playing it pretty cool, I haven't seen so much as a suggestion of release date on their site Bet the date slips.
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Or you could just hold the bigger one 6" further away from your eyes, for exactly the same effect. Or you could read the bigger one through a pair of binoculars, held the wrong way round, for even higher resolution. |
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Cannot even give you a hint; but please do not buy until tomorrow. I will have a pertinent word or two! |
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Now I'm very curious... Tomorrow is a loooong way off
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I just saw this on Astak.com
http://www.astak.com/2009_8_7.asp The page is dated Aug 7th, 2009 (today) Quote:
UPDATE TheEZReader.com also lowered the preorder to $199 as well!! Looks like Barnacle Bob took out his cutlass and successfully mutinied against the captain of the Astak ship! Heheh Last edited by griffonwing; 08-07-2009 at 10:07 AM. |
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Just a reminder and an announcement to this thread, please:
Reminder #1 I would like to remind all posters that this thread is specifically on the Bebook Mini. Let's all try to stay focused within the context of the original poster's information. The Bebook Mini should be available shortly, according post #1, with new reports now indicating that the Mini should come in at under $200. Reminder #2: The arena for 5-inch Readers is heating up and that means competition for YOUR money. Please see specific threads for specific information concerning YOUR Reader of choice. Post appropriately, please. Thank you. Don (Moderator) |
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