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I don't know if these points are significant to you (and I don't have time or inclination to write a whole review - so many people on this forum have done a much better job than I could do!), but let me list a few of the main pros and cons in my opinion:
Pros:
Portability, cost, excellent screen quality, turns on in 3 secs, page turns instant, ease-of-use interface, does not require "helper" software-you just copy files to it as a USB, integrated dictionary support, SD card support 2GB, and folder support. International warranty is also a + for me.
Cons:
Limited # of supported formats compared to Hanlin (I don't care about DRMed books, but HTML support would be nice), 5" screen is small as I enlarge the font size (6" would have the same issue for me), I don't like the ON/OFF button (don't know why, it just is difficult for me to use). I haven't had the device very long, < 1 week.
Also, you should know that people on this forum have reported that in fact, Ectaco does NOT find nor provide free (or otherwise) ebooks by request (as implied on the website). Rather, you are provided with a list of 5-6 websites in which to do your own searches. Not an issue for me and I see how it supports the non-DRM leanings of the device, but I felt that I should mention it.
I was going to wait a few months to buy a device, but I figured that I'd use this now so that I would understand the tradeoffs better - and be able to read my books comfortably! Overall, I really like the jetBook, and I am also certain there are other good devices available.
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