Jetbook Lite, $85 with extras.

chas0039 · 12-30-2010, 01:01 PM

Newegg has lowered the price again. These still seem to be prone to bricking after use so I would consider a Squaretrade warranty. With some of the 20% coupons, a 3 year warranty looks to be around $12.

I have one of these free leather cases and it is a decent cover, and considering how well it works and what it reads, this reader is the one I hope lasts forever.

GA Russell · 12-30-2010, 01:21 PM

Thanks Chas!

I agree with you that getting the extended warranty is a good idea. I'm a believer in insurance and the peace of mind it brings.

This deal is $5.00 less than their Christmas deal!

Let's play with numbers again. Let's assume that nobody wants the earlight and that it has no value.

Let's also assume that the free shipping is worth $8.00.

Some time ago, as I recall Newegg had the leather case on sale for $15.99. So let's give it that value.

Total it up, and we get the jetBook Lite valued in this deal to be $61.00.

That's terrific!

s1mp13m4n · 12-30-2010, 03:21 PM

I found this deal the other day as well. I have been talking to folks on the forum and many are telling me to get the Jetbook Lite saying that it is a fantastic device. I am going to have to save up for it so I hope I can get it on this deal from Newegg.

GA Russell · 12-30-2010, 09:14 PM

s1mp, this deal ends Jan. 5. If you're not in a hurry, you can be confident that a similar deal will come along in the next couple of months.

chas0039 · 12-31-2010, 12:58 PM

Unfortunately, not so. The free items are gone, and the price stayed the same. This might be back, I assume they ran out of extras.

GA Russell · 12-31-2010, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chas0039

Unfortunately, not so. The free items are gone, and the price stayed the same. This might be back, I assume they ran out of extras.

Well, I guess the good news is that people are buying them, so they ran out.

I was concerned that this deal, occurring so quickly after the Christmas deal, reflected a situation where people didn't take Newegg up on their last offer, and they were stuck with unwanted inventory.

valr · 01-03-2011, 02:08 PM

Hi. I'm new to this forum. Just ordered a Jetbook Lite from Newegg for $84.99 with the 2 free gifts (earlight and case) included.

I'm really looking forward to owning my first eReader. :-)

GA Russell · 01-03-2011, 03:21 PM

Welcome valr!

You got a great deal! While you're waiting for your JBL to arrive, look through the many posts on this jetBook forum over the last year or so. You'll learn a lot right off the bat that it took the rest of us some time and effort to figure out!

Also, you'll need to go to the store and buy yourself eight rechargeable AA batteries and a charger, and an SD card (2 gig or more to hold your books) and an SD card reader.

valr · 01-03-2011, 03:32 PM

Thanks for the welcome and great advice, GA. Much appreciated.

Catlady · 01-03-2011, 05:47 PM

Hi and welcome, valr!

I hope you love your JBL as much as I love mine. When I got it, Eneloop batteries were recommended, as they hold their charge very well.

daffy4u · 01-03-2011, 05:51 PM

The Digital Reader is reporting "Ectaco to announce 2 new e-readers at CES". Maybe they are clearing out getting ready for the new models.

GA Russell · 01-03-2011, 06:34 PM

Thanks daffy!

Isn't the CES the second week of January every year? Unlike last year, there hasn't been any mention of it here that I've seen.

daffy4u · 01-03-2011, 06:37 PM

It starts this week on the 6th.

GA Russell · 01-03-2011, 06:42 PM

I'll look forward to the reports from Nate and anyone else!

chas0039 · 01-08-2011, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catlady

Hi and welcome, valr!

I hope you love your JBL as much as I love mine. When I got it, Eneloop batteries were recommended, as they hold their charge very well.

Just a tip for those who use rechargeable batteries (yes Eneloop are the best), the battery indicator is set up for regular batteries, so when you see it start to drop to 50% or so there is very little time left. Mine have about 10% left at that point.

Also, I see Newegg has the deal with all the goodies back.

12-30-2010, 01:01 PM	#1
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.	Jetbook Lite, $80 with extras. Newegg has lowered the price again. These still seem to be prone to bricking after use so I would consider a Squaretrade warranty. With some of the 20% coupons, a 3 year warranty looks to be around $12. I have one of these free leather cases and it is a decent cover, and considering how well it works and what it reads, this reader is the one I hope lasts forever. Last edited by chas0039; 01-14-2011 at 07:29 PM. Reason: Price Drop

12-31-2010, 12:58 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.	Unfortunately, not so. The free items are gone, and the price stayed the same. This might be back, I assume they ran out of extras. Last edited by chas0039; 12-31-2010 at 01:01 PM.

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12-30-2010, 01:21 PM	#2
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	Thanks Chas! I agree with you that getting the extended warranty is a good idea. I'm a believer in insurance and the peace of mind it brings. This deal is $5.00 less than their Christmas deal! Let's play with numbers again. Let's assume that nobody wants the earlight and that it has no value. Let's also assume that the free shipping is worth $8.00. Some time ago, as I recall Newegg had the leather case on sale for $15.99. So let's give it that value. Total it up, and we get the jetBook Lite valued in this deal to be $61.00. That's terrific!

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s1mp13m4n Zealot Posts: 127 Karma: 1278 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Kindle Oasis	I found this deal the other day as well. I have been talking to folks on the forum and many are telling me to get the Jetbook Lite saying that it is a fantastic device. I am going to have to save up for it so I hope I can get it on this deal from Newegg.

12-30-2010, 09:14 PM	#4
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	s1mp, this deal ends Jan. 5. If you're not in a hurry, you can be confident that a similar deal will come along in the next couple of months.

01-03-2011, 02:08 PM	#7
valr Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 116 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Ectaco Jetbook Light	Hi. I'm new to this forum. Just ordered a Jetbook Lite from Newegg for $84.99 with the 2 free gifts (earlight and case) included. I'm really looking forward to owning my first eReader. :-)

01-03-2011, 03:21 PM	#8
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	Welcome valr! You got a great deal! While you're waiting for your JBL to arrive, look through the many posts on this jetBook forum over the last year or so. You'll learn a lot right off the bat that it took the rest of us some time and effort to figure out! Also, you'll need to go to the store and buy yourself eight rechargeable AA batteries and a charger, and an SD card (2 gig or more to hold your books) and an SD card reader.

01-03-2011, 03:32 PM	#9
valr Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 116 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Ectaco Jetbook Light	Thanks for the welcome and great advice, GA. Much appreciated.

01-03-2011, 05:47 PM	#10
Catlady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,345 Karma: 52398889 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite, AGPTek Bluetooth Clip	Hi and welcome, valr! I hope you love your JBL as much as I love mine. When I got it, Eneloop batteries were recommended, as they hold their charge very well.

01-03-2011, 05:51 PM	#11
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	The Digital Reader is reporting "Ectaco to announce 2 new e-readers at CES". Maybe they are clearing out getting ready for the new models.

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daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	It starts this week on the 6th.

01-03-2011, 06:42 PM	#14
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	I'll look forward to the reports from Nate and anyone else!