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Originally Posted by DaleDe
Sounds like it was an exciting time. I am sure you were disappointed to see the delay in the 9.7". Was there anything about a 6" (or 5") running Fictionwise eReader format? The Jinke (EZ reader pro) product for the near future sound very exciting as well. What are the dates for it?
Dale
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Yes, the 9.7 is an irritation as I see it as absolutely wanted by so many people. I have always gone by the premise: "find a need and fill it". There is that need, particularly in education and other fields.
We have an NDA in place with Fictionwise and I try hard not to say too much about our dealings. Fictionwise is a quiet and good company that doesn't beat its own chest very often. Let us just say that we are positive that a Fictionwise format on both EZ Reader and Mentor appears to be about all set to happen.
The EZ Reader PRO is an incredible excitement. It not only looks good but it offers so much that MobilRead Forum members have wanted. I see it as what a lot of people have longed for all along. We are looking right now at release in late February or March. Jinke will not allow release until they are ready. They KNOW they have something very, very special here.
We liked the 6 inch Mentor line-up. There were some great machines there and very polished. I still am not head-over-heals with the controls; but the on-screen cursor system would be a wonderful way to please Americans. While a 5 inch is talked about; panel makers are making tons of panels in 6 inch and that means that this is their least expensive size. The reason for a 5 inch was thought to be cost savings. Now that is not panning out just yet.
Robert B