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Originally Posted by frankminus
I see the Astak EZreader pop up quite a lot on this forum. I like the idea of an "open format" reader and the huge number of file formats it supports.
But after a little investigation I found some weird stuff.
- The "official" website is mobiebook.com (mobi ebook) but the device doesn't read mobipocket books, though they sell them on their website. Weird. Why sell books you can't read on the device you sell?
- The price is higher than rebrands of the same price, but those readers DO read mobipocket content. (differs up to $50)
- Large parts of the website don't function, try the forum.
- The links to the software are all third party and not meant for the device itself, where other V3 versions offer monthly updates.
- The guy in the youtube promotional video is totally drunk. (no rant: check http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3gshDchF-o )
- The website looks really 'last century'.
Is this reader for real? Or should I order one abroad under a different brand name? (cheaper, but extra shipping cost, possible warranty issue)
EDIT : after another look:
The regular version $329 differs only from the 'new release promotion' ($369) on 2 added SD cards (valued by them at $12.84) and a cardreader (valued by them at $9.99) they both have the same case. No extra value there ... so added up the 'special deal' should be valued at $351.83 ....
What are they trying to tell me : let us rip you off, or buy the extra's elsewhere? |
you might be sorry if you do dont do the firmware update i did before i could read drm mobiepocket ebooks now it wont let me