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ColdSun · 10-16-2009, 05:57 PM

After talking to the distributor, I've been given permission to post more information on the devices I'll be reviewing very soon.

First up is a 7" ebook device that appears to be an OEM version of the JE-100 by JoinTech. I talked with both the distributor here in the US and the company in China who supplies it. This device is of much higher build quality as compared to a SmartQ7. Its metal instead of plastic. It has buttons on the side for paging the book. I'll give my solid review of the quality and details in my review. NOTE: Wireless not built in, but there is an adapter for it. The review model will be here sometime next week. Here's a preview:

Operating System: Microsoft Windows CE 5.0
CPU: 400 MHz; RAM 64M
7" High Resolution TFT LCD, with touch panel 800x480 16K
Support external USB Standard QWERTY Keyboard
Storage: Nand Flash 128 MB, 2GB TF card in the package
Display can be rotated(Horizonal or vertical) with simple click
Audio and video Player, Images viewer. USB Port: Host: 1.1*1
MS Office, MS Excel, MS Power Point, PDF etc.
Build-in Microphone, Built in Speaker/ Audio Out, support WiFi
Battery Life: 3 to 6 hours. Dimension: 18.2cmx11.7cmx1.45cm;
Accessories: - Power Adaptor - Leather Case - USB Mini Cable - Ear Phone - Battery (1500mA) - User Manual(English) - (Wifi Adapter optional)

The other device, and just as interesting if not more so, is this one:

Windows-CE6.0 embedded operating system
Processor: ARM CORTEX A8 600M, and dedicated DSP graphic core (wohoo!)
7 inch TFT Touch Screen, 800 x 480p
WI-FI 802.11b/g/n module and bluetooth built in
MSN/SKYPE/QQ, online 3D games online chat
GPS receiver module(OPTION with additional cost $30)
Stereo, high-fidelity output by 3D surround speakers, adjustable volume
Support T-FLASH card upto 16GB
Support video AVI, MPEG4, MPEG2, WMV, H.264 and other video file playback
Audio Player, Images viewer. USB Port
Battery operation cycle: 5 to 8 hours; rechargeable

Word from the distributor and chinese supplier say that this device is metal, not plastic, WITH A METAL STAND. It is supposedly very fast. They will be shipping me the review model very soon. There is only 1 button on the device - POWER. Its otherwise completely touchscreen.

I'll be reviewing other devices after these. A 4.3" MID running WinCE 6.0 OR Android that has a form factor very similar to a Nokia N810 (sliding to reveal keyboard inside). I'll get pricing on these things for you soon. The distributor is in the United States and the supplier is in China. Judging from my discussions with them, the pricing is very competative. Think SmartQ7 prices or around there.

There is one other thing I want to mention. I've decided to buy the second one. The reason I want to do these reviews is to give people information that I didn't have when I purchased a few of the other devices I now own.

Also, I honestly feel that many name brand companies like Sony and Amazon have IGNORED the market this kind of device in this form factor has around the world. Only the Chinese, in their wisdom, have begun releasing book-size multifunction internet devices using LCD screens like these. For reading, all we have to choose from are expensive single function e-Ink devices. That just isn't right. Most of us here understand the differences of e-Ink and LCD. There is no need to get that started again in this thread and I ask that we refrain from it. Hopefully the interest these LCD devices have started to generate (in this size - 6 or more inches for a screen) will get some of these major companies to take stock in those of us who want a larger iPod.

I hear Microsoft is developing a book/tablet (MS Courier - http://gizmodo.com/5369493/the-couri...-secret-tablet) that is about the size of a paperback with screens on each side when you open it (and it has an all-new OS that is supposed to be amazing). ;P Someone out there might finally be taking notice.

10-16-2009, 05:57 PM	#18
ColdSun Developer/Device Reviews Posts: 591 Karma: 22183 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Device: Sony Xperia Tablet Z, Kindle Paperwhite 2, Lenovo Yoga 8, IPad 3	After talking to the distributor, I've been given permission to post more information on the devices I'll be reviewing very soon. First up is a 7" ebook device that appears to be an OEM version of the JE-100 by JoinTech. I talked with both the distributor here in the US and the company in China who supplies it. This device is of much higher build quality as compared to a SmartQ7. Its metal instead of plastic. It has buttons on the side for paging the book. I'll give my solid review of the quality and details in my review. NOTE: Wireless not built in, but there is an adapter for it. The review model will be here sometime next week. Here's a preview: Operating System: Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 CPU: 400 MHz; RAM 64M 7" High Resolution TFT LCD, with touch panel 800x480 16K Support external USB Standard QWERTY Keyboard Storage: Nand Flash 128 MB, 2GB TF card in the package Display can be rotated(Horizonal or vertical) with simple click Audio and video Player, Images viewer. USB Port: Host: 1.11 MS Office, MS Excel, MS Power Point, PDF etc. Build-in Microphone, Built in Speaker/ Audio Out, support WiFi Battery Life: 3 to 6 hours. Dimension: 18.2cmx11.7cmx1.45cm; Accessories: - Power Adaptor - Leather Case - USB Mini Cable - Ear Phone - Battery (1500mA) - User Manual(English) - (Wifi Adapter optional) The other device, and just as interesting if not more so, is this one: Windows-CE6.0 embedded operating system Processor: ARM CORTEX A8 600M, and dedicated DSP graphic core* (wohoo!) 7 inch TFT Touch Screen, 800 x 480p WI-FI 802.11b/g/n module and bluetooth built in MSN/SKYPE/QQ, online 3D games online chat GPS receiver module(OPTION with additional cost $30) Stereo, high-fidelity output by 3D surround speakers, adjustable volume Support T-FLASH card upto 16GB Support video AVI, MPEG4, MPEG2, WMV, H.264 and other video file playback Audio Player, Images viewer. USB Port Battery operation cycle: 5 to 8 hours; rechargeable Word from the distributor and chinese supplier say that this device is metal, not plastic, WITH A METAL STAND. It is supposedly very fast. They will be shipping me the review model very soon. There is only 1 button on the device - POWER. Its otherwise completely touchscreen. I'll be reviewing other devices after these. A 4.3" MID running WinCE 6.0 OR Android that has a form factor very similar to a Nokia N810 (sliding to reveal keyboard inside). I'll get pricing on these things for you soon. The distributor is in the United States and the supplier is in China. Judging from my discussions with them, the pricing is very competative. Think SmartQ7 prices or around there. There is one other thing I want to mention. I've decided to buy the second one. The reason I want to do these reviews is to give people information that I didn't have when I purchased a few of the other devices I now own. Also, I honestly feel that many name brand companies like Sony and Amazon have IGNORED the market this kind of device in this form factor has around the world. Only the Chinese, in their wisdom, have begun releasing book-size multifunction internet devices using LCD screens like these. For reading, all we have to choose from are expensive single function e-Ink devices. That just isn't right. Most of us here understand the differences of e-Ink and LCD. There is no need to get that started again in this thread and I ask that we refrain from it. Hopefully the interest these LCD devices have started to generate (in this size - 6 or more inches for a screen) will get some of these major companies to take stock in those of us who want a larger iPod. I hear Microsoft is developing a book/tablet (MS Courier - http://gizmodo.com/5369493/the-couri...-secret-tablet) that is about the size of a paperback with screens on each side when you open it (and it has an all-new OS that is supposed to be amazing). ;P Someone out there might finally be taking notice. Last edited by ColdSun; 10-16-2009 at 06:37 PM.