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Forum: Ectaco jetBook 10-26-2009, 11:39 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 24,737
Posted By mcysr
Hmmm, that doesn't sound right. I have...

Hmmm, that doesn't sound right.

I have four of them and none appear to have 'shaking fonts' in direct sunlight. They actually work very well in direct sun. Was very happy with it for two weeks...
Forum: News 10-25-2009, 10:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,808
Posted By mcysr
This site ...

This site

http://www.handsee.com/class.asp?lx=big&anid=75

shows many variants that we may be lucky to see in the future, with better designs.

matthew
Forum: Ectaco jetBook 10-11-2009, 09:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,192
Posted By mcysr
Sorry, I wasn't clear. They're advertising a...

Sorry, I wasn't clear. They're advertising a special 'dual power/datalink cable' as an extra gift in addition to the earlight. Is this special 'gift' cable any different from the cable that already...
Forum: Ectaco jetBook 10-11-2009, 08:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,553
Posted By mcysr
I do see the words 'Inscription To my son Jack'...

I do see the words 'Inscription To my son Jack' near the beginning of the first book.

I do not see any navigation arrows anywhere.

The very first picture has it's top cut off and is possibly...
Forum: Ectaco jetBook 10-10-2009, 01:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,553
Posted By mcysr
OIC, my older jetBooks had v0.30f. New one...

OIC, my older jetBooks had v0.30f. New one has v0.33c
Forum: Ectaco jetBook 10-10-2009, 01:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,553
Posted By mcysr
Hey!! Thanks! These work on my jetBook. I can...

Hey!! Thanks! These work on my jetBook. I can not chose a page from the table of contents, BUT the books look great!! Nice pictures too!

I had no idea that HTML really was supported in the...
Forum: Ectaco jetBook 10-10-2009, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,192
Posted By mcysr
Ok, to answer my own question. I realized I have...

Ok, to answer my own question. I realized I have never actually used the included cable, but have been using a cable that I had lying around, and when connected to a PC, the battery charge icon...
Forum: Ectaco jetBook 10-10-2009, 11:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,192
Posted By mcysr
Lower price direct from ectaco with ear light 200$

http://www.ectaco.com/ECTACO-jetBook-Graphite/

Also includes usb/power cable, which appears to be included with all of them anyway, at least the four I have bought.

Maybe this cable is...
Forum: Ectaco jetBook 10-09-2009, 09:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,381
Posted By mcysr
No, no cover on mine. It was going commando. ...

No, no cover on mine. It was going commando.

Matthew
Forum: Ectaco jetBook 10-09-2009, 09:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,425
Posted By mcysr
Hey! Would really, really like to see what you...

Hey! Would really, really like to see what you did. Any pics would be great.

Now, at least, I have a second battery if the new one stops working, but I suppose the battery from the old reader...
Forum: Ectaco jetBook 10-05-2009, 10:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,425
Posted By mcysr
Vacation

Two weeks on the beach! [Dominican Republic]

JetBook worked great! My wife got tired holding her heavier Kindle on the beach, but the lighter jetBook was great!

Both readers, however, were...
Forum: Ectaco jetBook 10-05-2009, 09:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,381
Posted By mcysr
Darn! I broke my screen this weekend too !!!! ...

Darn! I broke my screen this weekend too !!!!

Dropped it on a tile floor from the arm of a chair. Didn't make any noise or anything. Seemed like a mild fall, but when I picked it up the screen...
Forum: News 07-17-2009, 10:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,119
Posted By mcysr
I just want to clarify my comments. I think the...

I just want to clarify my comments. I think the jetBook is very sturdy and solid.

I bought one each for my 13 year old boys. It appears to be a rugged unit, much more so than any of the Kindles...
Forum: News 07-10-2009, 02:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,119
Posted By mcysr
Wow! 300 Euros for a jetBook! I am not sure if I...

Wow! 300 Euros for a jetBook! I am not sure if I would buy one at that price. I like the screen better than the Kindle, and I use my jetBook for reading all the time, but that's pretty expensive...
Forum: Which one should I buy? 07-03-2009, 09:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,894
Posted By mcysr
my jetBook does epub+others, very durable...

my jetBook does epub+others, very durable feeling, easy to read screen, supports folders. It will fit in the pocket of my cargo shorts! Look at newegg. I like the screen better than my GF's kindle....
Forum: News 06-26-2009, 10:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,119
Posted By mcysr
hi! jetBook battery is easy to replace. Four...

hi! jetBook battery is easy to replace. Four screws and cover comes right off and battery unplugs. I have not looked on ebay for replacements though.

I was surprised by the torrents too! Now,...
Forum: Deals and Resources (No Self-Promotion or Affiliate Links) 06-26-2009, 10:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,325
Posted By mcysr
The kindle DX sure was pretty, but I returned it....

The kindle DX sure was pretty, but I returned it. It just didn't handle PDF's that well and I couldn't read with it lying down for long. The jetBook is not pretty or slick looking and the buttons...
Forum: Deals and Resources (No Self-Promotion or Affiliate Links) 06-18-2009, 12:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,325
Posted By mcysr
I already own one jetBook. Bought two more just...

I already own one jetBook. Bought two more just now for my sons.
Just got Kindle DX and my GF has Kindle2. When reading at night, lying down I seem to pick up the jetBook [213g], although same books...
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