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delphidb96 · 05-31-2008, 12:16 PM

Given that there's so little change between the current version of the EB-100 and the Gen3, I'd think it would behoove Bookeen to see if they could *also* offer a version of Boo Reader to the owners of these other devices. Maybe a $79.95 'firmware update' which puts Boo Reader on the STAReBOOK, Explay, Orsio and EB-100??? (I would imagine the older non-vizplex models might require specific modifications to the kernel, but the EB-100 wouldn't.) Bookeen could even choose to license Boo Reader to these companies.

It is my opinion that being forward-thinking in this manner would cause such 'brand loyalty' in the current owners of these other devices that when it came time they decided to upgrade to a new platform, they'd remember this 'goodwill' and choose the latest Cybook model over, say, a Kindle or Astak. It's worked in other industries - but maybe I'm just a naive idiot.

Further,

I'd like to point out that the proliferation of non-interchangeable formats between Sony, Amazon, Bookeen and the like is a major force behind the development of OpenInkpot.

Clearly, porting Boo Reader to a Sony, Hanlin or a Kindle would be a non-trivial exercise, but it might not be so for the Netronix family of devices. And it's like choosing between MS-DOS/Windows and Apple OS. You can buy any of "these" computers, or you can limit yourself to *this* computer.

Derek

05-31-2008, 12:16 PM	#30
delphidb96 Wizard Posts: 2,999 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Citrus Heights, California Device: TWO Kindle 2s, one each Bookeen Cybook Gen3, Sony PRS-500, Axim X51V	In my opinion. Given that there's so little change between the current version of the EB-100 and the Gen3, I'd think it would behoove Bookeen to see if they could also offer a version of Boo Reader to the owners of these other devices. Maybe a $79.95 'firmware update' which puts Boo Reader on the STAReBOOK, Explay, Orsio and EB-100??? (I would imagine the older non-vizplex models might require specific modifications to the kernel, but the EB-100 wouldn't.) Bookeen could even choose to license Boo Reader to these companies. It is my opinion that being forward-thinking in this manner would cause such 'brand loyalty' in the current owners of these other devices that when it came time they decided to upgrade to a new platform, they'd remember this 'goodwill' and choose the latest Cybook model over, say, a Kindle or Astak. It's worked in other industries - but maybe I'm just a naive idiot. Further, I'd like to point out that the proliferation of non-interchangeable formats between Sony, Amazon, Bookeen and the like is a major force behind the development of OpenInkpot. Clearly, porting Boo Reader to a Sony, Hanlin or a Kindle would be a non-trivial exercise, but it might not be so for the Netronix family of devices. And it's like choosing between MS-DOS/Windows and Apple OS. You can buy any of "these" computers, or you can limit yourself to this computer. Derek Last edited by delphidb96; 05-31-2008 at 12:21 PM.