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Bev M · 11-05-2010, 05:19 PM

and so far, thanks to reading here, I'm fumbling through this somewhat foreign territory pretty well! Thanks to Ken, among others, for the threads on "what to do before it gets here." I formatted it and the SD card to FAT32, after taking all the pre-loaded books off. I then started some folders on my computer and synced the books back to the card. I've also been struggling through the learning curve with Calibre, and have managed to convert some of my many Fictionwise Secure Mobipocket books so they work on the new device, and have a good start on a nice Calibre library. I need to see if my secure eReader books will work on the JBL. I also have to read the threads about library books more closely, as I'm delighted with the idea of borrowing ebooks! I need to understand the issue with the no clock as it relates to library books.

I came to ebooks via my Dell Axim PDA, and since we'd recently forsaken a stick house for living and traveling in an RV I was thrilled with the space saving. But the Axim is getting old, and I'm trying to keep it working to function as my "brain" without the additional usage that comes from reading on it. I've never played with an actual ebook reader before, and so far I'm delighted with the JBL. Having no basis for comparison, I am pleased with the different locations and means of turning pages, with the ability to use regular rechargeable batteries, and with the battery "bump" for holding it. I'm also glad I got it at Newegg with the slip case, so I can make it safer from kitty claws and bumps when not in use.

Thanks for all the great information posted here!

11-05-2010, 05:19 PM	#1
Bev M Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 1378 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In an RV, wherever it's parked Device: JetBook Lite	Well, I've had my JBL for a few days now... and so far, thanks to reading here, I'm fumbling through this somewhat foreign territory pretty well! Thanks to Ken, among others, for the threads on "what to do before it gets here." I formatted it and the SD card to FAT32, after taking all the pre-loaded books off. I then started some folders on my computer and synced the books back to the card. I've also been struggling through the learning curve with Calibre, and have managed to convert some of my many Fictionwise Secure Mobipocket books so they work on the new device, and have a good start on a nice Calibre library. I need to see if my secure eReader books will work on the JBL. I also have to read the threads about library books more closely, as I'm delighted with the idea of borrowing ebooks! I need to understand the issue with the no clock as it relates to library books. I came to ebooks via my Dell Axim PDA, and since we'd recently forsaken a stick house for living and traveling in an RV I was thrilled with the space saving. But the Axim is getting old, and I'm trying to keep it working to function as my "brain" without the additional usage that comes from reading on it. I've never played with an actual ebook reader before, and so far I'm delighted with the JBL. Having no basis for comparison, I am pleased with the different locations and means of turning pages, with the ability to use regular rechargeable batteries, and with the battery "bump" for holding it. I'm also glad I got it at Newegg with the slip case, so I can make it safer from kitty claws and bumps when not in use. Thanks for all the great information posted here!