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Originally Posted by mexmike
9) PDF files with hyperlinks do not hyperlink as with the Sony.
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Ectaco let us know there are going to be 2 major updates available soon!
You must know they kept their word on releasing the jetbook at the appointed date they said, and did not wait before completing their device, in doing so, they addressed the eager ones that really wanted the device,even with some shortcomings.
They did not have to do this; they could decide to release only the finalized version, and have us waiting for another 2-3 more months.
In the mean time, they kept their factory stock low, and got a small budget in from street sales, while they are ironing out the software side of the device, for the users to update (instead of having to update 1000 devices themselves,which would add to labor hours).
This all saves them loads of money, and if you ask me, it's a wise business move!
On the other hand, I've never seen an ectaco device (not my jetbook,nor my jetbook mini), that accepts/recognizes hyperlinks.
The sony device is not perfect neither. I had a PRS-505, and the hyperlinks did work, but only when there where few links in the document.
I made a fully functional bible framework, with thousands of links,and the PRS-505 would not process many of them, even though on the PC, the framework worked flawlessly.
Having hyperlinks is a very nice feat, to skip from TOC to chapter (and back).
And, ofcourse outside hyperlinks are not supported, because there's no browser/internet connection yet.
I just hope they will not abandon the Jetbook Color after these 2 updates!
After all, if they hope to sell additional units, it would be best for them to have at least a 3 years product support (meaning, at least 3 years after releasing their product in the public, providing OS upgrades).
Every OS upgrade,every feat added,could potentially sell one more device,and make all previous buyers only more happy! (especially when firmware upgrades are reversible).
Seeing that they invested a lot of money into building a totally new device from scrap, it would be wise to do it either this way (provide firmware update support for 3 years), or come out with an updated version of the device, with improved hardware, and added feats and functionality.