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Originally Posted by SaraD
Hi Robert B,
I just wanted to let you know that I am also still holding out for the next incarnation of an Astak e-book reader with the new controller and we'll see whatever other do-dads go with it. Any chance that a faster cpu has come along to go with the new controller?  Mentor or EZ Reader is pretty much my only question left and that will hopefully be answered after all the specs are released in the next month or two. I started my first attempts at research March 2008 and found Mobile Read and this thread when it was at page 34 so my patience is almost exhausted.  I'm tired of waiting!
For whatever it is worth, I'm with the folks who would rather have higher clarity and a button or three to push instead of the touchscreen. I also don't care much about wireless technology and hope there is a simpler version for a few dollars less that does its job really well. Thin is also a good thing as long as there is enough support to keep the screen supported. Yes, a thicker spot would be nice to hold onto at home, but when I chose an Eagle Creek Travel Bug backpack ( http://www.eaglecreek.com/product/40480) for my new "purse" I made a cardboard dummy the general size of a 6" e-book reader to make sure it would fit before buying the bag. It will be a touch tight with the case, but not bad at all. Yes, it was a bet that the general size wouldn't change, but at this point will somewhat influence my choice.
By the way, thank you and Jinke again for including a case. The Foxit eSlick may claim to have a better price, but not if you really look at the "what's in the box" part.  |
Dear Sara D:
First off, thank you for confirming that it is NOT only the price BUT THE VALUE in the box that should be looked at by those buying an eBook Reader. I ahve always been, frankly, pretty amazed that Jinke included the Crush-Resistant Leather Case with the EZ Reader. When I first heard of the case I assumed it would be junk and clumsy to use. I was very surprised when I got the first one that they used a solid magnetic clasp and the EZ Reader is held in there extremely firmly and the quality is first rate.
ALL Netronix (the Mentor line) and all Jinke (EZ Reader line) models for the future WILL have the Epson 5X speed Controller. I have seen it on prototypes of the EZ Reader PRO and PLUS... and the speed is so fast that there is NO black screen. As fast as one image disappears the new image is up. Essentially instantaneous.
I still do not know all the specs and features for PRO and PLUS exactly... but the Epson Controller question was my first one and got two firm answers. WHY the blazes Amazon made the flaw in the Kindle V2 (leaving the Epson Controller out) I will never understand. Thank you, Amazon!!
Hope this helps to put aside your worry.
Robert B