Quote:
Originally Posted by GhostHawk
My understanding that the hardware between the Jetbook and the Libre is the same. But the software is different.
|
Are you sure? Because this is what the Aluratek website says:
ePAPER Technology:
Utilizing the latest in epaper display technology, the Libre provides a crisp black and white 5” screen with the same appearance and readibility of printed paper. With no backlight, reading on the Libre is like reading a book.
Of course, a little before that it also says, "The “Libre” is soft on the eyes utilizing an exclusive e-paper LCD technology." So I don't know what the hell that means now. Is it LCD or e-Ink?
Quote:
|
Between the Jetbook, and the Jetbook light, JBL has no support for MP3's, uses 4 AA batterys instead of Li-Ion battery pack. There are also some software differences, but Ectaco is working on bringing the Jetbook to the same software.
|
Is the battery life affected negatively by the use of standard AA instead of Lithium Ion? Certainly, the ability to change batteries yourself is a good thing, but then you'll constantly be spending money on new batteries...
And the software: is the Libre's s/w superior? I've noticed that it supports DRMed ePub and PDFs in addition to non-DRMed Mobi, whereas the two jetBooks only support non-DRMed formats.