Original jetBook for $89.95 from ectaco.com

hedgehog1 · 04-26-2011, 09:38 AM

I just received an email from ectaco (ectaco.com) that until May 8, 2011, the original jetBook can be purchased for $89.95 with free shipping anywhere in the US or Canada.

It says, "Instant page turns and endless content should be available to everyone so use this code FC6PB3EXSU in the comments section of your order to take advantage of this deal!"

Now I'll be able to get my husband his own jetBook!

booklover6 · 04-26-2011, 06:08 PM

Oh that is great! I am really loving my new red one! So easy to hold and turn pages with one hand! nice that it comes with the case, too! (at least mine did)

chas0039 · 04-26-2011, 06:25 PM

That is a good price for someone who wants a different color.

West Virginia · 04-26-2011, 09:19 PM

I actually bid my price for a jetbook, on their site, just a few days ago. I bid $110 just to see if they would go for it. They did not, but did offer it at 169.95. I didn't buy it at that price but had I, I think I might be rather ticked off about now.

Well, I'm off to the Ectaco site.

Regards,

J

chas0039 · 04-29-2011, 07:23 PM

Newegg has the Aluratek version for $80 with free shipping. Buy.com also has them at eBay for $70. I am not sure of the differences, other than the firmware, but it should be basically the same unit.

GA Russell · 04-29-2011, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chas0039

I am not sure of the differences, other than the firmware, but it should be basically the same unit.

I remember in late '09 some posts by guys who had bought a Libre Pro and put the jetBook firmware on it. My recollection is that they were successful, but were then unable to replace the jetBook firmware with the original Aluratek.

Am I wrong about that?

My understanding is that the current jetBook firmware is superior to the Aluratek's. If you can install the jetBook firmware on it, then that buy.com/eBay price is an attractive deal!

chas0039 · 04-30-2011, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Russell

I remember in late '09 some posts by guys who had bought a Libre Pro and put the jetBook firmware on it. My recollection is that they were successful, but were then unable to replace the jetBook firmware with the original Aluratek.

Am I wrong about that?

It needed a hack to work and had trouble after. I wouldn't think it would be worth it.

bookwarm · 04-30-2011, 05:12 PM

Nice price, I guess they are trying to finnish this model and in a few weeks (my guess) they'll start selling the new models (jetbook! and others, there are videos of them somewhere here).

Seabound · 04-30-2011, 07:36 PM

Off-topic, but I noticed that the JetBook forum got demoted.

GA Russell · 04-30-2011, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seabound

Off-topic, but I noticed that the JetBook forum got demoted.

Yes, and the Bookeen forum was not!

The funny thing is that the conversation regarding jetBooks has slowed down because everyone is so content with the JBL and its latest firmware.

The mini is a dud on this board, and we'll have to see when the jetBook+ comes out what its sales pitch is. I'll lay odds that Kris will be the first to get a jetBook+ and let us know!

chas0039 · 04-30-2011, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seabound

Off-topic, but I noticed that the JetBook forum got demoted.

Well it was bound to happen. I mean there is barely enough room to fit all the primary readers on a single page!!! And you know, the new computers have left off the Page Down button so what choice did they have but to dump us in the trash. Besides, they had to make room for the new Kindle with the built in advertisements.

This is still my bookmarked page.

booklover6 · 04-30-2011, 09:15 PM

I thought people liked the mini?

What is the Jetbook+ ? I haven't noticed any reference to that.

GA Russell · 04-30-2011, 09:34 PM

booklover, here's a January thread about the jetBook+.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=115994

Most of the negative feeling about the mini is because it is limited to txt and fb2, with no DRM ability. If it had the features of the JBL, I'm confident more people here would consider it.

DaleDe · 04-30-2011, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chas0039

Well it was bound to happen. I mean there is barely enough room to fit all the primary readers on a single page!!! And you know, the new computers have left off the Page Down button so what choice did they have but to dump us in the trash. Besides, they had to make room for the new Kindle with the built in advertisements.

This is still my bookmarked page.

It is hardly in the trash. It is based strictly on the number of viewers and activity. It is possible to get back into the main stream if activity picks up. However, it may attract new viewers in its current location. I, for one, track all the devices in the more eBook reader category but only a couple in the main forum. I just don't have the time to read the posts on the popular ones with so many happening all the time. The demotion actually triggered me to generate several new wiki pages on the Alturek products.

Dale.

booklover6 · 04-30-2011, 09:44 PM

Thanks, GA. That's exactly what I don't like about the mini. The plus looks good, if it in fact supports 15 formats.

04-26-2011, 09:38 AM	#1
hedgehog1 Member Posts: 12 Karma: 190 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida Device: jetBook, Libre Pro x 3	Original jetBook for $89.95 from ectaco.com I just received an email from ectaco (ectaco.com) that until May 8, 2011, the original jetBook can be purchased for $89.95 with free shipping anywhere in the US or Canada. It says, "Instant page turns and endless content should be available to everyone so use this code FC6PB3EXSU in the comments section of your order to take advantage of this deal!" Now I'll be able to get my husband his own jetBook!

04-29-2011, 07:23 PM	#5
chas0039 Sceptic Posts: 573 Karma: 73436 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Lake Device: rooted Nooks, retired. JetBook Lite, Kindle 3, 4, Kobo Nia, Libra H2O.	Newegg has the Aluratek version for $80 with free shipping. Buy.com also has them at eBay for $70. I am not sure of the differences, other than the firmware, but it should be basically the same unit. Last edited by chas0039; 04-30-2011 at 08:49 AM.

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booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,533 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle	Oh that is great! I am really loving my new red one! So easy to hold and turn pages with one hand! nice that it comes with the case, too! (at least mine did)

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chas0039 Sceptic Posts: 573 Karma: 73436 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Lake Device: rooted Nooks, retired. JetBook Lite, Kindle 3, 4, Kobo Nia, Libra H2O.	That is a good price for someone who wants a different color.

04-26-2011, 09:19 PM	#4
West Virginia Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 64718 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Augen The Book	I actually bid my price for a jetbook, on their site, just a few days ago. I bid $110 just to see if they would go for it. They did not, but did offer it at 169.95. I didn't buy it at that price but had I, I think I might be rather ticked off about now. Well, I'm off to the Ectaco site. Regards, J

04-30-2011, 05:12 PM	#8
bookwarm Member Posts: 22 Karma: 360 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: none	Nice price, I guess they are trying to finnish this model and in a few weeks (my guess) they'll start selling the new models (jetbook! and others, there are videos of them somewhere here).

04-30-2011, 07:36 PM	#9
Seabound Steerage Class Posts: 711 Karma: 505995 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest, USA Device: Won't fit here anymore, see sig for a list of liseuses.	Off-topic, but I noticed that the JetBook forum got demoted.

04-30-2011, 09:15 PM	#12
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,533 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle	I thought people liked the mini? What is the Jetbook+ ? I haven't noticed any reference to that.

04-30-2011, 09:34 PM	#13
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	booklover, here's a January thread about the jetBook+. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=115994 Most of the negative feeling about the mini is because it is limited to txt and fb2, with no DRM ability. If it had the features of the JBL, I'm confident more people here would consider it.

04-30-2011, 09:44 PM	#15
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,533 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle	Thanks, GA. That's exactly what I don't like about the mini. The plus looks good, if it in fact supports 15 formats.

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