[jlg432]

Too bad you didn't ask before buying. I understand that they have a supplier in the GTA as that is where mine shipped from.

The jetBook does not at this time support DRM of any kind. I know as I was caught by that when I saw the combined ad at their web site for both the jetBook and jetBook lite. I assumed they both had DRM support. There is a promise of adding drm support but when is unclear.


The jetBook-Lite supports DRM pdb which is offered at Barns and Noble (but B&N are now also offering ADE ePub).

The jetBook-Lite does not support the dictionary.

The jetBook supports a dictionary that I believe is designed more for those that need translations between languages. (Ger, Span, Rus, Pol and Eng) no French. Because of this design I believe that the word database is smaller as I found that on the average 8 out of 10 look-ups end up not found. I would have preferred to have the choice of language and have a stronger word database. I am not sure if they are really serious about the e-reader technology or are just using it to introduce people to their translation technology. I believe the exact same dictionary is offered in one of their language translation devices. Just my opinion.

Another device that is very similar (same hardware) is the Aluratek Libre Pro. This unit is currently going for $159 at Costco in Ottawa. It supports the same file types but includes Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) DRM in the form of ePub. It deals with PDF differently in that you can zoom in and out of the form but you can also turn text flow on and off. This re-ranges the text to make it viewable and then re-arranges the embedded pictures after the text. If you want to see the actual layout just turn Text flow off.

It does not have a built in dictionary limited or otherwise. Whatever accessories that can be found for the jetBook will fit the Libre as well.

I would have tried out the Aluratek Libre Pro first as it is easier to return it when purchased at Costco if you decide it isn't what you want.

I am hoping Ectaco will in the near future add ADE ePub support to both units so that we can start purchasing DRM books from other suppliers.

It appears that they are having a problem working out the drm support for the JB even though they had it working on the JB-L from the begining. In my opinion maybe it is an internal memory limitation issue. The JB-L has no dictionary but supports DRM. The JB has their Dictionary but does not support DRM. In both cases there is only approx 112 megs left of user space. I would prefer having less user space and have DRM if that is the case after all there is SDHC support for expanding the user memory.