New jetBook available

Kralik · 10-29-2009, 07:25 PM

Did anyone else notice that the new jetBook is available from Ectaco now? Not just an announcement -- it appears that you can order it direct from their site. Apparently the weight is 9 oz. instead of 7.5 oz, but they claim longer battery life on the AA's. I'd use NiMH rechargeables, of course.

Pity they nixed the audio, otherwise I would almost allllllmost consider buying one. I enjoy having audiobooks on my jetBook. Well, I suppose there's no real compelling reason to "upgrade," other than interest in the ergonomics (battery pack seems like it would make a nice handhold ala EB-1150).

GA Russell · 10-29-2009, 11:35 PM

Thanks for the heads up!

My birthday is in a week, and I got my birthday check today, so after I pay some bills if there is anything left it will go toward a jetBook Lite!

GA Russell · 10-29-2009, 11:44 PM

Now that I have gone to the website, I see that it comes without a cover or pouch.

Is there a pouch that it will fit in that I can find maybe at Amazon?

GA Russell · 10-30-2009, 12:25 AM

OK, I see it now.

Here's the jetBook Lite.
http://www.ectaco.com/ectaco-jetbook-lite/

And here is the pouch for $19.95.
http://www.ectaco.com/products/acces...-jetbook-lite/

PS - I have emailed support to determine if their pouch fits the Lite. It may not have room for the bump there for the batteries.

Kralik · 10-30-2009, 11:31 AM

I'm pretty sure the original black jetBook pouch would fit the Lite just fine. It has a hard (cardboard, probably) front to protect the screen, but the back is flexible. If you're going to spend $20 on a pouch, though, why not buy something better?

GoneNova · 10-30-2009, 12:19 PM

It's nice that the new device supports DRM from Barnes & Noble. I wonder if we'll be able
to get it in a firmware update for our older jetBooks.

GA Russell · 10-30-2009, 06:45 PM

I got a prompt reply from Ectaco while I was sleeping telling me that the silicone sleeve fits both the jetBook and the jetBook Lite.

Is the silicone sleeve good enough?

If not, what is available for $20 that is better and would hold the device?

Kralik · 10-30-2009, 11:34 PM

I heard the silicone sleeve is nice from another user around here somewhere... the pro is that it protects your jetBook (enough) yet you don't have to hassle with a case.

GA Russell · 10-30-2009, 11:56 PM

Kralik, does the sleeve cover the screen? Do you remove the device from the sleeve when you read?

Xerxes · 10-31-2009, 06:13 AM

$150 and a dictionary? Noice!

Kralik · 10-31-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Russell

Kralik, does the sleeve cover the screen? Do you remove the device from the sleeve when you read?

The black sleeve/case that comes with the original jetBook covers the screen.

The silicon cover stays on and protects the jetBook. I don't know whether it has a layer over the screen or not, but I know at least that you don't have to take it on and off. I have something similar for my Eee PC -- it's a protective silicon "skin."

GA Russell · 10-31-2009, 06:51 PM

OK. Well, that's not what I'm looking for. I'm looking for something that protects the glass screen.

Thanks, Kralik!

Kris777 · 10-31-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Russell

OK. Well, that's not what I'm looking for. I'm looking for something that protects the glass screen.

Thanks, Kralik!

I think you need jetBook pouch:

GA Russell · 11-01-2009, 01:54 AM

Kris, I think you're right, but I don't see it at the Ectaco site. Know where I could order one?

GA Russell · 11-02-2009, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Russell

Kris, I think you're right, but I don't see it at the Ectaco site. Know where I could order one?

I received word from Ectaco this morning that that pouch is not available. She recommended that I buy the travel wallet which goes for $49.95.

That's out of my budget, but I may bid a lower price on their website just to see if they accept my offer.

10-29-2009, 07:25 PM	#1
Kralik Guru Posts: 609 Karma: 1013897 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Rooted NST	New jetBook available Did anyone else notice that the new jetBook is available from Ectaco now? Not just an announcement -- it appears that you can order it direct from their site. Apparently the weight is 9 oz. instead of 7.5 oz, but they claim longer battery life on the AA's. I'd use NiMH rechargeables, of course. Pity they nixed the audio, otherwise I would almost allllllmost consider buying one. I enjoy having audiobooks on my jetBook. Well, I suppose there's no real compelling reason to "upgrade," other than interest in the ergonomics (battery pack seems like it would make a nice handhold ala EB-1150).

10-30-2009, 12:25 AM	#4
GA Russell Montreal wins Grey Cup! Posts: 7,583 Karma: 31484197 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	OK, I see it now. Here's the jetBook Lite. http://www.ectaco.com/ectaco-jetbook-lite/ And here is the pouch for $19.95. http://www.ectaco.com/products/acces...-jetbook-lite/ PS - I have emailed support to determine if their pouch fits the Lite. It may not have room for the bump there for the batteries. Last edited by GA Russell; 10-30-2009 at 12:30 AM.

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GA Russell Montreal wins Grey Cup! Posts: 7,583 Karma: 31484197 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	Thanks for the heads up! My birthday is in a week, and I got my birthday check today, so after I pay some bills if there is anything left it will go toward a jetBook Lite!

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GA Russell Montreal wins Grey Cup! Posts: 7,583 Karma: 31484197 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	Now that I have gone to the website, I see that it comes without a cover or pouch. Is there a pouch that it will fit in that I can find maybe at Amazon?

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Kralik Guru Posts: 609 Karma: 1013897 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Rooted NST	I'm pretty sure the original black jetBook pouch would fit the Lite just fine. It has a hard (cardboard, probably) front to protect the screen, but the back is flexible. If you're going to spend $20 on a pouch, though, why not buy something better?

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GA Russell Montreal wins Grey Cup! Posts: 7,583 Karma: 31484197 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	I got a prompt reply from Ectaco while I was sleeping telling me that the silicone sleeve fits both the jetBook and the jetBook Lite. Is the silicone sleeve good enough? If not, what is available for $20 that is better and would hold the device?

10-30-2009, 11:34 PM	#8
Kralik Guru Posts: 609 Karma: 1013897 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Rooted NST	I heard the silicone sleeve is nice from another user around here somewhere... the pro is that it protects your jetBook (enough) yet you don't have to hassle with a case.

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GA Russell Montreal wins Grey Cup! Posts: 7,583 Karma: 31484197 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	Kralik, does the sleeve cover the screen? Do you remove the device from the sleeve when you read?

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GA Russell Montreal wins Grey Cup! Posts: 7,583 Karma: 31484197 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	OK. Well, that's not what I'm looking for. I'm looking for something that protects the glass screen. Thanks, Kralik!

11-01-2009, 01:54 AM	#14
GA Russell Montreal wins Grey Cup! Posts: 7,583 Karma: 31484197 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	Kris, I think you're right, but I don't see it at the Ectaco site. Know where I could order one?

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