04-10-2010, 05:41 PM | #1 |
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top notch 6" or 5'' half price
Hi,
I was thinking to get Bebook Neo/Onyx Boox 60 or Pocketbook 302/602 type of reader which cost more then $300. Learning how fragile in general are the ebook readers I'm kind of unsure if I want to invest $300+ in this. My local Costco has Aluratek Libre 5" reader for $160. What do you think? The only my concern is the difference between 5" and 6", isn't 5" too small? (btw in my opinion 6" looks small too ) Thanks. |
04-10-2010, 09:00 PM | #2 |
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Valcho, I too was concerned that a 5" screen might be too small, but I went ahead and bought a jetBook Lite anyway.
As it turns out, now that I own it I find that the 5" screen is not a problem. The Aluratek Libre is a clone of the jetBook. I cannot decide for you whether the Libre or the Neo/Boox 60 is the better value. However, I decided to buy an inexpensive unit for my first eBook reader, and I still think that that is the way to go. Chances are excellent that within three years you will buy another device from a selection of many that are better and less expensive than what is available today. So I wouldn't go high dollar for your first. I recommend that you wait until you have decided that you like using an eBook reader, and with experience know which attributes are important to you, before spending the big bucks. |
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04-11-2010, 02:53 AM | #3 |
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They are not fragile provided you treat them with a certain amount of respect. I've owned more bookreaders than I can remember; none has ever suffered a broken screen. Treat them in the same way you would, say, a laptop, and you'll be just fine.
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04-12-2010, 01:38 PM | #4 | |
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04-12-2010, 01:51 PM | #5 |
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Congratulations Valcho! I'm glad you found a good deal on it.
You will probably also want rechargeable batteries, a battery charger and cases for the batteries; an SD card and and an SD card reader. I have spent $46 on these items so far, but you may already have them. One of the guys really likes the Sanyo eneloop batteries. Search the jetBook forum for a couple of discussions on batteries and where to get them. |
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04-19-2010, 10:38 PM | #6 |
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is the ALuratek Libre really a spin-off or is it an official new launch that some company purchased the rights to it?
hopefully both thrive in this world of sony,mac and kindle not to mention the other expensive brands |
04-21-2010, 05:09 PM | #7 | |
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04-21-2010, 07:18 PM | #8 |
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thankyou dale
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04-22-2010, 12:46 AM | #9 |
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Aluratech and Jetbooks are good readers... except that they use TFT-screen technology which does not allow you to read for longer period of time, as e-Ink devices do...
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04-23-2010, 08:31 AM | #10 |
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24 hours is long enough for me, and unlike Eink, no annoying flash during page turns.
I'm finding I have to change battery's approximately once a week with JBL. Regular Jetbook I had to charge a bit more often. One thing that pushed me to switch from Jetbook to JBL is that the Li-ion battery in Jetbook is listed for 3-500 duty cycles. And costs 30$ to replace. Where a set of rechargeable battery's for the JBL costs 13$, and lists 1,000 - 2000 duty cycles. And when the Jetbook needed charging I had to put it down and do something else for 4 hours. When the JBL runs dry its go swap the battery's, and 5 min later I'm reading again. |
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04-23-2010, 01:33 PM | #12 |
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I have a Jetbook, my wife has a Sony PRS-505. I would say, while the Sony looks a bit better, they are in general about equally easy to read on. Now, the Jetbook, I generally find, if I am reading every day, I have recharge about every 4 days. You can also read while you are charging.
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