Any more Gen 3 users - Page 2

kleykenb · 12-21-2012, 02:52 AM

And what will happen to a battery that has never been charged?

ErwinOtten · 12-31-2012, 07:09 AM

Am using my Gen3 on a regular/daily basis since 2008 still with the first battery.

Bought it from Delphi96, haven't been on this forum since he died :-(

Maybe it's time to update my signature ;-)

Slider1960 · 01-01-2013, 07:54 AM

My Gen 3 has been in daily use for just over 4 years now, but for Xmas I treated myself to a new reader - a Kindle Paperwhite. Mainly because 'I could' but I also have been having issues getting stuff onto the Gen 3 over the last few months.

I found that whatever computer I connected to I could see the internal and SD memory, but could never get files to copy to it without an error (the old windows explorer hang whilst writing) and so in the end could only add stuff by putting the SD card into my laptop directly.

This wasn't my main gripe though it was just getting the books I wanted: After Fictionwise I started using Kobo for books, but found the whole, browsing / buying experience painful. Eventually I started buying books from Amazon, but of course still had to go through the process of converting them to mobi (my preferred Gen 3 firmware) that the convenience of the Kindle way of life my partner has became irresistible.

The real kicker though didn't come until I actually started using the Kindle - no twenty second startup that I was used to on the Gen 3, faster page turns, and just whole lot better user experience.

So much as I have loved my Gen 3 it was time to recognize the march of progress and upgrade. What I could do with is a jailbreak for the Gen 3 so I could find some other use for it.

hermano · 01-06-2013, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slider1960

My Gen 3 has been in daily use for just over 4 years now, but for Xmas I treated myself to a new reader - a Kindle Paperwhite. Mainly because 'I could' but I also have been having issues getting stuff onto the Gen 3 over the last few months.

I found that whatever computer I connected to I could see the internal and SD memory, but could never get files to copy to it without an error (the old windows explorer hang whilst writing) and so in the end could only add stuff by putting the SD card into my laptop directly.

This wasn't my main gripe though it was just getting the books I wanted: After Fictionwise I started using Kobo for books, but found the whole, browsing / buying experience painful. Eventually I started buying books from Amazon, but of course still had to go through the process of converting them to mobi (my preferred Gen 3 firmware) that the convenience of the Kindle way of life my partner has became irresistible.

The real kicker though didn't come until I actually started using the Kindle - no twenty second startup that I was used to on the Gen 3, faster page turns, and just whole lot better user experience.

So much as I have loved my Gen 3 it was time to recognize the march of progress and upgrade. What I could do with is a jailbreak for the Gen 3 so I could find some other use for it.

Sad to lose a Gen 3 user. Sounds like your recent experience of the Gen 3 was similar to mine,until i changed the battery and updated the software (I hadn't since new 4 years ago). Since new battery and updated software, thing flies. There is no 20-30 second start up as is in 'stand by' rather than complete power off.

As for other use? I haveno idea...?coaster?

FizzyWater · 01-08-2013, 09:31 PM

To be honest, I absolutely hated the Gen3 (first gen) I bought. It was sleek, but I found its navigation and buttons clunky and slow.

I sold it (at more than 300% markdown!) to a friend who still uses it. In fact, odd as it is, she contacted me at work today because it's finally starting to give her problems. Difficult thing is she's in a completely different state and totally NOT tech savvy at all.

She's got a friend who commutes to my office twice a month, so she may be sending it to me to look over to see if I can find the problem.

Is it still possible to get replacement batteries for these??

Billi · 01-09-2013, 01:48 AM

Yes, the replacement batteries are not the problem, at least here in Europe. They are used by other readers (Opus, some Pocketbooks) too. Don't know how it is in the United States.

Slider1960 · 01-09-2013, 11:32 AM

When I get some time I will re-flash the firmware - I think I am at the latest so go to pdf them back to mobi probably. If that fixes up the pc connection woes I was getting so that it will reliably allow sideloading from calibre I may be able to pass it on to someone who needs a book ready but can't afford one.

hermano · 01-13-2013, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billi

Yes, the replacement batteries are not the problem, at least here in Europe. They are used by other readers (Opus, some Pocketbooks) too. Don't know how it is in the United States.

I used the batteries from a cool-er ebook reader. Wife had it and it was useless (before and after its broken screen ). Battery was perfect for gen 3

GeoffC · 01-16-2013, 08:46 AM

2007 - my original was returned to Bookeen after a few weeks, the replacement is still working well.

pmwt · 01-31-2013, 02:33 PM

I have the original Gen3 and had been using it for the past 5 years. I changed the battery over a year ago with an "equivalent" one. The one issue with it is I have to re-charge every 4-5 days and just last week I am getting random hangs while reading. I am now using my wife's year-old Kobo Touch (she rarely uses it and it's pretty much brand new). I find the ergonomics on the old Gen3 much better other than it has no "touch" feature. But now I can read an entire book without re-charging. I am not entirely satisfied with the Kobo Touch and am looking forward to see what new ereaders will be introduced this year.

sbergstc · 02-04-2013, 03:04 PM

I have a new unused Gen3 battery that came with my original package purchase from Bookeen when they first offered the Gen3 in 2007/2008. I'm wondering if this battery will be any good. Any thoughts? Also, what other ebooks use this battery so if I need to purchase one I can find it without having to purchase directly from Bookeen.
Thanks,
Sbergstc

crAss · 02-08-2013, 07:26 AM

I almost got a new Cybook Odyssey frontlight HD yesterday because my gen3 had died out.
The reason was a busted on/off switch probably from usage after all these years. I tried to change it with one of the the four switches that are on the side of the gen3 (which I don't think I have ever pressed :P ) but it worked only for a couple of days and the switch broke of the motherboard (I am not an expert solderer). Also I managed when removing it to remove two tiny resistors that are below the switch. So I called the day of then and decided to buy a new one.
BUT yesterday a friend of mine who is very good at soldering managed to change that. Now everything is back to normal so I will delay the purchase of a new e-reader until the die hard gen3 actually dies...

HarryT · 02-08-2013, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbergstc

I have a new unused Gen3 battery that came with my original package purchase from Bookeen when they first offered the Gen3 in 2007/2008. I'm wondering if this battery will be any good. Any thoughts?

Probably not. A lithium Ion battery has a lifetime of about 5 years or so. Your spare battery will very likely be as dead as a doornail.

sbergstc · 02-10-2013, 06:04 PM

Thanks Harry, for letting me know... I'll be throwing away two Gen3's as well as the battery. Both screens are broken and not worth sending back to France to fix at $70 each. I did that once with my original Gen3 then after breaking that one, I purchased a 2nd one on ebay and broke that screen within a couple of months. Just a fluke... I'm normally very careful with these things and my first one lasted me 4.5-5 years.

So even though I loved the simplicity of the Gen3, I've moved on to my never-used husband's Nook. It's OK, but a little heavier than the Gen3 and my wrist gets tired holding it while reading in bed.

Just looked up my payment for that original Gen3 and I spent nearly $500 for the deluxe package. Holy Cow!!!! Look what we can get today for that

sbergstc

sssrdja · 11-04-2014, 03:33 AM

I just accidentally erased my system folder for my bookeen gen 3 reader where can I find the soft ware on the web or could somebody please send me an operational system file? I have tried everything but nothing seems to work! Thanks!

sssrdja@yahoo.com

01-08-2013, 09:31 PM	#20
FizzyWater You kids get off my lawn! Posts: 4,220 Karma: 73492664 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Device: Oasis 2 and Libra H2O and half a dozen older models I can't let go of	To be honest, I absolutely hated the Gen3 (first gen) I bought. It was sleek, but I found its navigation and buttons clunky and slow. I sold it (at more than 300% markdown!) to a friend who still uses it. In fact, odd as it is, she contacted me at work today because it's finally starting to give her problems. Difficult thing is she's in a completely different state and totally NOT tech savvy at all. She's got a friend who commutes to my office twice a month, so she may be sending it to me to look over to see if I can find the problem. Is it still possible to get replacement batteries for these?? Last edited by FizzyWater; 01-08-2013 at 11:53 PM.

02-10-2013, 06:04 PM	#29
sbergstc Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: none	Thanks Harry, for letting me know... I'll be throwing away two Gen3's as well as the battery. Both screens are broken and not worth sending back to France to fix at $70 each. I did that once with my original Gen3 then after breaking that one, I purchased a 2nd one on ebay and broke that screen within a couple of months. Just a fluke... I'm normally very careful with these things and my first one lasted me 4.5-5 years. So even though I loved the simplicity of the Gen3, I've moved on to my never-used husband's Nook. It's OK, but a little heavier than the Gen3 and my wrist gets tired holding it while reading in bed. Just looked up my payment for that original Gen3 and I spent nearly $500 for the deluxe package. Holy Cow!!!! Look what we can get today for that sbergstc Last edited by sbergstc; 02-10-2013 at 06:06 PM.

11-04-2014, 03:33 AM	#30
sssrdja Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2014 Device: bookeen gen3	HELP !!!! I just accidentally erased my system folder for my bookeen gen 3 reader where can I find the soft ware on the web or could somebody please send me an operational system file? I have tried everything but nothing seems to work! Thanks! sssrdja@yahoo.com

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12-21-2012, 02:52 AM	#16
kleykenb Groupie Posts: 156 Karma: 99 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: DR1kS/Cy3	And what will happen to a battery that has never been charged?

12-31-2012, 07:09 AM	#17
ErwinOtten Addict Posts: 338 Karma: 444 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Netherlands Device: Cybook G3	Am using my Gen3 on a regular/daily basis since 2008 still with the first battery. Bought it from Delphi96, haven't been on this forum since he died :-( Maybe it's time to update my signature ;-)

01-01-2013, 07:54 AM	#18
Slider1960 Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 596608 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Cybook Gen3, Kindle PaperWhite, iPad	My Gen 3 has been in daily use for just over 4 years now, but for Xmas I treated myself to a new reader - a Kindle Paperwhite. Mainly because 'I could' but I also have been having issues getting stuff onto the Gen 3 over the last few months. I found that whatever computer I connected to I could see the internal and SD memory, but could never get files to copy to it without an error (the old windows explorer hang whilst writing) and so in the end could only add stuff by putting the SD card into my laptop directly. This wasn't my main gripe though it was just getting the books I wanted: After Fictionwise I started using Kobo for books, but found the whole, browsing / buying experience painful. Eventually I started buying books from Amazon, but of course still had to go through the process of converting them to mobi (my preferred Gen 3 firmware) that the convenience of the Kindle way of life my partner has became irresistible. The real kicker though didn't come until I actually started using the Kindle - no twenty second startup that I was used to on the Gen 3, faster page turns, and just whole lot better user experience. So much as I have loved my Gen 3 it was time to recognize the march of progress and upgrade. What I could do with is a jailbreak for the Gen 3 so I could find some other use for it.

01-09-2013, 01:48 AM	#21
Billi Wizard Posts: 3,388 Karma: 14190103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berlin Device: Cybook, iRex, PB, Onyx	Yes, the replacement batteries are not the problem, at least here in Europe. They are used by other readers (Opus, some Pocketbooks) too. Don't know how it is in the United States.

01-09-2013, 11:32 AM	#22
Slider1960 Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 596608 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Cybook Gen3, Kindle PaperWhite, iPad	When I get some time I will re-flash the firmware - I think I am at the latest so go to pdf them back to mobi probably. If that fixes up the pc connection woes I was getting so that it will reliably allow sideloading from calibre I may be able to pass it on to someone who needs a book ready but can't afford one.

01-16-2013, 08:46 AM	#24
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,600 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	2007 - my original was returned to Bookeen after a few weeks, the replacement is still working well.

01-31-2013, 02:33 PM	#25
pmwt Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 16 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Glo HD	I have the original Gen3 and had been using it for the past 5 years. I changed the battery over a year ago with an "equivalent" one. The one issue with it is I have to re-charge every 4-5 days and just last week I am getting random hangs while reading. I am now using my wife's year-old Kobo Touch (she rarely uses it and it's pretty much brand new). I find the ergonomics on the old Gen3 much better other than it has no "touch" feature. But now I can read an entire book without re-charging. I am not entirely satisfied with the Kobo Touch and am looking forward to see what new ereaders will be introduced this year.

02-04-2013, 03:04 PM	#26
sbergstc Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: none	I have a new unused Gen3 battery that came with my original package purchase from Bookeen when they first offered the Gen3 in 2007/2008. I'm wondering if this battery will be any good. Any thoughts? Also, what other ebooks use this battery so if I need to purchase one I can find it without having to purchase directly from Bookeen. Thanks, Sbergstc

02-08-2013, 07:26 AM	#27
crAss Connoisseur Posts: 68 Karma: 20 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Athens, Greece Device: Cybook Gen3	I almost got a new Cybook Odyssey frontlight HD yesterday because my gen3 had died out. The reason was a busted on/off switch probably from usage after all these years. I tried to change it with one of the the four switches that are on the side of the gen3 (which I don't think I have ever pressed :P ) but it worked only for a couple of days and the switch broke of the motherboard (I am not an expert solderer). Also I managed when removing it to remove two tiny resistors that are below the switch. So I called the day of then and decided to buy a new one. BUT yesterday a friend of mine who is very good at soldering managed to change that. Now everything is back to normal so I will delay the purchase of a new e-reader until the die hard gen3 actually dies...