06-01-2009, 06:35 PM | #1 |
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Hanlin V5 will be distributed by Astak
Astak announced today that it will be the new North American distributor of the Hanlin V5 (aka Bebook Mini). The V5 has been rebranded as the Pocket Pro, and has a retail of $199. It should be available in about 2 months.
The Pocket Pro will come with support for Adobe DRMed Epub. Fictionwise eReader is also offered as an option. |
06-01-2009, 07:49 PM | #2 |
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I would place my order today if I could.
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06-01-2009, 07:52 PM | #3 |
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wonder what the sale price at Fry's will be...
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06-01-2009, 07:54 PM | #4 |
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06-01-2009, 10:02 PM | #5 |
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nifty!
That is great that it is going to support epub and fictionwise's format. I wish more ereaders were more flexible on what formats they support.
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06-01-2009, 10:09 PM | #6 |
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06-01-2009, 10:18 PM | #7 |
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06-01-2009, 11:13 PM | #8 |
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06-01-2009, 11:19 PM | #9 |
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Is the "Fictionwise eReader" actually the eReader format or is it eReader DRM around an ePub format? I know they were supposed to be working on the latter.
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06-01-2009, 11:59 PM | #10 |
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06-02-2009, 02:00 AM | #11 |
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Looks like the Sony Reader.
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06-02-2009, 02:25 AM | #12 |
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It is fugly IMO, but at that price.. Can't beat it.
I might definately end up with one of those.. |
06-02-2009, 04:16 AM | #13 |
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Totally agree...Ok, gonna be limited on DRM'ed titles, but hey, I hardly use em and DRM for personal use ca be stripped, so no real issue there.
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I like the price, but after watching the recent video I'm afraid it might be too small.
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06-02-2009, 07:20 PM | #15 |
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No plans for FRY's to sell.
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