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Kralik · 08-23-2009, 04:12 PM

Just a guess... I think I read somewhere on MR that the e-ink screen runs about $90. If that's the case, I just consider my jetBook purchase compared to the competition (at the time) as such:

jetBook: $170 (NewEgg)
Sony PRS-505: $260 (various)

$90 difference!

BTW, not even Ectaco sells it for $300 straight on their site. They run various promotions such as discounted prices and extra accessories (earlight). In fact, "TODAY ONLY!" you can get it for $250 with the light. Or then there is their offer of "Don't want to pay $300? Name what you will pay and we'll consider it!" (Bid your price!)

IMO $199 is more reasonable, or with current 5" competition, $150-$175.

08-23-2009, 04:12 PM	#6
Kralik Guru Posts: 609 Karma: 1013897 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Rooted NST	Just a guess... I think I read somewhere on MR that the e-ink screen runs about $90. If that's the case, I just consider my jetBook purchase compared to the competition (at the time) as such: jetBook: $170 (NewEgg) Sony PRS-505: $260 (various) $90 difference! BTW, not even Ectaco sells it for $300 straight on their site. They run various promotions such as discounted prices and extra accessories (earlight). In fact, "TODAY ONLY!" you can get it for $250 with the light. Or then there is their offer of "Don't want to pay $300? Name what you will pay and we'll consider it!" (Bid your price!) IMO $199 is more reasonable, or with current 5" competition, $150-$175.