Difference between Jetbook and Jetbook Lite

John1997 · 08-23-2010, 08:43 AM

With the current firmware on each, what are the differences between these two?

I'm sure this has been discussed in detail, but I'm not finding the threads, and the new firmware surely makes a difference.

Physically, they look identical except for the battery pack on the back of the JBL.

I have a Lite and really like the ability to read Adobe epubs, BN epubs, and ereader pdb's without fiddling with any "modifications" I've thought about the Jetbook for the convenience of a rechargeable battery. But my impression is that it won't read the ereader pdb files.

Lady Fitzgerald · 08-23-2010, 12:42 PM

Except for the battery differences, the JB and JBL are very similar; someone else will have to chime in with more details. For me, the ability to be able to field change batteries in my JBL using non-proprietary batteries is a huge advantage. If my JBL batteries go dead while, say sitting at a restaurant table, I can swap in another set in minutes. With a JB, I would have to wait until I could find a power source, then wait several hours for the battery to charge. One can always use rechargeable batteries in the JBL. I already carry a bunch of Sanyo Eneloops (AA and AAA) in my purse (and more in my luggage when I travel) to feed my electronic goodies so I always have a supply on hand.

bill_mchale · 08-23-2010, 01:51 PM

The big advantage of rechargeable batteries comes down the road a couple of years. Before I had structural failures on my Jetbook, I could definitely notice less battery life on my Jetbook than when it was new. When I first got it, I could read 4-6 days for several hours each without recharging. In the last month or so (after two years), the charge would last a couple of days.

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Bill

John1997 · 08-24-2010, 07:18 AM

Thanks, guys. Sounds as though I stick with my JBL. The 16e firmware is a winner. For those who want more detail there's a jetBook vs. jetBook Lite vs. Aluratek Libre thread in the Ectaco jetBook forum with lots of good comments.

08-23-2010, 08:43 AM	#1
John1997 Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 80 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Jetbook Lite	Difference between Jetbook and Jetbook Lite With the current firmware on each, what are the differences between these two? I'm sure this has been discussed in detail, but I'm not finding the threads, and the new firmware surely makes a difference. Physically, they look identical except for the battery pack on the back of the JBL. I have a Lite and really like the ability to read Adobe epubs, BN epubs, and ereader pdb's without fiddling with any "modifications" I've thought about the Jetbook for the convenience of a rechargeable battery. But my impression is that it won't read the ereader pdb files.

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08-23-2010, 12:42 PM	#2
Lady Fitzgerald Wizard Posts: 2,013 Karma: 251649 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tempe, AZ, USA, Earth Device: JetBook Lite (away from home) + 1 spare, 32" TV (at home)	Except for the battery differences, the JB and JBL are very similar; someone else will have to chime in with more details. For me, the ability to be able to field change batteries in my JBL using non-proprietary batteries is a huge advantage. If my JBL batteries go dead while, say sitting at a restaurant table, I can swap in another set in minutes. With a JB, I would have to wait until I could find a power source, then wait several hours for the battery to charge. One can always use rechargeable batteries in the JBL. I already carry a bunch of Sanyo Eneloops (AA and AAA) in my purse (and more in my luggage when I travel) to feed my electronic goodies so I always have a supply on hand.

08-23-2010, 01:51 PM	#3
bill_mchale Wizard Posts: 1,451 Karma: 1550000 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Maryland, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch, HPC Evo 4G LTE	The big advantage of rechargeable batteries comes down the road a couple of years. Before I had structural failures on my Jetbook, I could definitely notice less battery life on my Jetbook than when it was new. When I first got it, I could read 4-6 days for several hours each without recharging. In the last month or so (after two years), the charge would last a couple of days. -- Bill

08-24-2010, 07:18 AM	#4
John1997 Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 80 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Jetbook Lite	Thanks, guys. Sounds as though I stick with my JBL. The 16e firmware is a winner. For those who want more detail there's a jetBook vs. jetBook Lite vs. Aluratek Libre thread in the Ectaco jetBook forum with lots of good comments.

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