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Siwickimom · 11-30-2009, 05:32 AM

I have a tracking number and mine is on the way. I'll post when I get it. But honestly, I do not see the reason for such skepticism. Even if it only comes with a charger, it's still a great deal. And if it doesn't, I have plenty of chargers laying around, lol. This is cheaper than the other big gift I was considering for him-an iPod Touch- and it's a gift I can feel good about giving. The money I'm saving at Newegg will cover the cost of a Book Armor case for him.

I don't care about a pouch- I am getting him a hard case.
I don't care about the SD card w/ 100 free books. I have a bajillion SD cards laying around my house and the free books are FREE books and if I want any of them, I can easily get them.
I honestly don't care about a wall charger. USB charging works just fine, and my kid has a computer in his room already.

I have a Sony 505 for myself and over 800 books and not a single one w/ DRM. I don't anticipate it being an issue for the books I will be obtaining for my son, either. I am debating on whether or not to flash this with the Jetbook Firmware to get the built in dictionary support since this is for my almost 12 year old.

I guess I don't understand why it's such an issue for you, GA Russell. If you get the extras, it's like gravy. If you don't, it's still a great price for any digital reader. A full 60 bucks under the cheapest 5" reader out there (excluding Jetbook/Lite). But, based on the information on Aluratek's site, if that is what is included in their off the shelf offering, then I expect it will all be included.

If this were refurbished, that's another thing entirely. But new in retail packaging is usually a no-brainer. Unless Aluratek made a special run and re-packaged just for Newegg. In which case, I reckon someone from either company would have known about it when you asked. The reply you got from Newegg translates to some customer service guy (on Black Friday weekend, nontheless) saying 'Uhhhh, not sure. If it isn't listed, can't guarantee it.'

I can see if it DOES arrive with everything I'll have to take pictures to prove it, or you'll never believe it. LOL!!

11-30-2009, 05:32 AM	#41
Siwickimom Bookin' it! Posts: 64 Karma: 16 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Device: Sony PRS-505- Sangria :) and Black Aluratek Libre	I have a tracking number and mine is on the way. I'll post when I get it. But honestly, I do not see the reason for such skepticism. Even if it only comes with a charger, it's still a great deal. And if it doesn't, I have plenty of chargers laying around, lol. This is cheaper than the other big gift I was considering for him-an iPod Touch- and it's a gift I can feel good about giving. The money I'm saving at Newegg will cover the cost of a Book Armor case for him. I don't care about a pouch- I am getting him a hard case. I don't care about the SD card w/ 100 free books. I have a bajillion SD cards laying around my house and the free books are FREE books and if I want any of them, I can easily get them. I honestly don't care about a wall charger. USB charging works just fine, and my kid has a computer in his room already. I have a Sony 505 for myself and over 800 books and not a single one w/ DRM. I don't anticipate it being an issue for the books I will be obtaining for my son, either. I am debating on whether or not to flash this with the Jetbook Firmware to get the built in dictionary support since this is for my almost 12 year old. I guess I don't understand why it's such an issue for you, GA Russell. If you get the extras, it's like gravy. If you don't, it's still a great price for any digital reader. A full 60 bucks under the cheapest 5" reader out there (excluding Jetbook/Lite). But, based on the information on Aluratek's site, if that is what is included in their off the shelf offering, then I expect it will all be included. If this were refurbished, that's another thing entirely. But new in retail packaging is usually a no-brainer. Unless Aluratek made a special run and re-packaged just for Newegg. In which case, I reckon someone from either company would have known about it when you asked. The reply you got from Newegg translates to some customer service guy (on Black Friday weekend, nontheless) saying 'Uhhhh, not sure. If it isn't listed, can't guarantee it.' I can see if it DOES arrive with everything I'll have to take pictures to prove it, or you'll never believe it. LOL!!