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Les Hall · 08-15-2009, 05:55 AM

When newegg had the Jetbook for $169 shipped I thought 'What the heck!"

I tried the first Kindle but found the page turn flash and the subscription models a bit of a turn off so sent it back.

At this price it seemed I didn't have much to lose - well $169 I suppose! Nothing to sniff at, but - you get my drift...

I downloaded Calibre and very nice it is too. I am trying to find a way using maybe Google Reader or some other RSS technology to get all my RSS feeds as one download - suggestions?

Also, what does the panel think vis a vis the best format to use on the Jetbook? If I get .txt files should I just leave them as such or should I have Calibre convert to another format?

On a personal note, I live in Dallas, TX, grew up in the UK. Love to read almost anything and as I get older and start to travel a little more am excited about using eBooks. I must say though that I still love 'real' books as, I'm sure, many people here do too.

Best wishes, Les Hall

08-15-2009, 05:55 AM	#1
Les Hall Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: TX Device: Jetbook	New Newegg Jetbook Jets to Texas When newegg had the Jetbook for $169 shipped I thought 'What the heck!" I tried the first Kindle but found the page turn flash and the subscription models a bit of a turn off so sent it back. At this price it seemed I didn't have much to lose - well $169 I suppose! Nothing to sniff at, but - you get my drift... I downloaded Calibre and very nice it is too. I am trying to find a way using maybe Google Reader or some other RSS technology to get all my RSS feeds as one download - suggestions? Also, what does the panel think vis a vis the best format to use on the Jetbook? If I get .txt files should I just leave them as such or should I have Calibre convert to another format? On a personal note, I live in Dallas, TX, grew up in the UK. Love to read almost anything and as I get older and start to travel a little more am excited about using eBooks. I must say though that I still love 'real' books as, I'm sure, many people here do too. Best wishes, Les Hall Last edited by Les Hall; 08-15-2009 at 06:00 AM.