Jetbook Pro/Jetbook Lite Comparison

dixieknits · 01-19-2011, 09:35 AM

I've been talking up my Jetbook to my daughter so much, she is thinking of one for her husband. She is a trueblue Kindleite, but he would like something smaller and more sturdy. As much as I love my other 'toys" I use Jebook as my daily reader and am never without it. It lives in it's case in my handbag or naked under a stack of papers in my office . I would like some feedback on the differences between Lite and Pro and why Lite users chose the Lite.
I personally use the audio player alot and when I purchased my Jetbook there was no Lite available. I've always tried to avoid being tied to buying batteries so am a little surprised at the popularity, but again, that's just my preferenece.
Ectaco and their support team have been wondeful to me, so I feel quite secure in recommending Jetbook over the small Sony or Libre. I just want to hear about the differences in firmware /hardware before she buys. Thanks

Ken Maltby · 01-19-2011, 11:56 AM

There are posters that own both jetBooks, so they could provide a better comparision,
than I can. Some of the features are dependent upon which firmware is installed on the
device. I can speak to the JBL with the 0.16e firmware.

The jetBook Lite (JBL) has a number of unique features, the AA Batteries being the most
obvious. The JBL supports a very wide range of ebook file formats, including the Palm
Document/eReader .pdb format that I am told the regular jetBook does not support.

The JBL also supports the Secure eReader DRM as well as the Adobe ADE and B&N DRMs,
again I am told that the regular jetBook does not support the eReader DRM.

Using an external battery charging process lets you simply replace the batteries with
a set that you have charged, when the reader's batteries are drained/low and not have
to wait for hours while an internal battery gets charged. A modern set of rechargeable
AA batteries will also last a little longer, per charge, than the internal battery. A set of
4ea rechargeable NiMH can be had for <$10 While the Li-ion battery for the regular
jetbook, would be around $40. All rechargeable batteries wear out over time and will take
less of a charge as they grow old.

The JBL costs less, but some of us find it more in line with our needs than the more
expensive regular jetBook. I have a much better MP3 Player and would not want one
on my ebook reading device.

Luck;
Ken

wallcraft · 01-19-2011, 07:26 PM

The jetBook is presumably about to be replaced by the jetBook+ (Hands on video of Jetbook+, jetBook+ is after 3 minutes). Since the jetBook Lite isn't in the 2011 Catalog, it might also be replaced by the jetBook+ although its replaceable batteries are a strong selling point.

dixieknits · 01-21-2011, 09:08 AM

just a followup... He chose the Lite so he never had to charge and said he had an IPOD for music and didn't like audio books. Thanks

Ken Maltby · 01-21-2011, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dixieknits

just a followup... He chose the Lite so he never had to charge and said he had an IPOD for music and didn't like audio books. Thanks

Who is the "he" you speak of?

If you are referencing my post above, you might learn to read a little more
carefully, or perhaps with a little less imagination.

Luck;
Ken

Teleguy1955 · 01-21-2011, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Maltby

Who is the "he" you speak of?

If you are referencing my post above, you might learn to read a little more
carefully, or perhaps with a little less imagination.

Luck;
Ken

She is talking about her daughter's husband. Not you Ken.

cromag · 01-21-2011, 10:04 AM

I'm sure he'll be happy with it. And tell him to come here for info!

dixieknits · 01-21-2011, 10:58 AM

I was referencing my original post of the thread. The Jetbook is for my son-in-law.

"I've been talking up my Jetbook to my daughter so much, she is thinking of one for her husband. She is a trueblue Kindleite, but he would like something smaller and more sturdy."

Pehaps YOU should learn to read a bit more carefully and certainly post more politely.

Ken Maltby · 01-21-2011, 08:52 PM

"I" and "YOU" in this thread are specific enough that it takes no guesswork to establish
who is being referred to. I took your "followup" to be an inaccurate summation of my
reply to your original post. It certainly does make more sense with the "He" being the
one looking for an ereader.

Luck;
Ken

01-19-2011, 09:35 AM	#1
dixieknits Addict Posts: 283 Karma: 1011418 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle 3, Nook Color	Jetbook Pro/Jetbook Lite Comparison I've been talking up my Jetbook to my daughter so much, she is thinking of one for her husband. She is a trueblue Kindleite, but he would like something smaller and more sturdy. As much as I love my other 'toys" I use Jebook as my daily reader and am never without it. It lives in it's case in my handbag or naked under a stack of papers in my office . I would like some feedback on the differences between Lite and Pro and why Lite users chose the Lite. I personally use the audio player alot and when I purchased my Jetbook there was no Lite available. I've always tried to avoid being tied to buying batteries so am a little surprised at the popularity, but again, that's just my preferenece. Ectaco and their support team have been wondeful to me, so I feel quite secure in recommending Jetbook over the small Sony or Libre. I just want to hear about the differences in firmware /hardware before she buys. Thanks

01-19-2011, 07:26 PM	#3
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,977 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	The jetBook is presumably about to be replaced by the jetBook+ (Hands on video of Jetbook+, jetBook+ is after 3 minutes). Since the jetBook Lite isn't in the 2011 Catalog, it might also be replaced by the jetBook+ although its replaceable batteries are a strong selling point. Last edited by wallcraft; 01-19-2011 at 07:31 PM.

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01-19-2011, 11:56 AM	#2
Ken Maltby Wizard Posts: 4,466 Karma: 6900052 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Heart of Texas Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,	There are posters that own both jetBooks, so they could provide a better comparision, than I can. Some of the features are dependent upon which firmware is installed on the device. I can speak to the JBL with the 0.16e firmware. The jetBook Lite (JBL) has a number of unique features, the AA Batteries being the most obvious. The JBL supports a very wide range of ebook file formats, including the Palm Document/eReader .pdb format that I am told the regular jetBook does not support. The JBL also supports the Secure eReader DRM as well as the Adobe ADE and B&N DRMs, again I am told that the regular jetBook does not support the eReader DRM. Using an external battery charging process lets you simply replace the batteries with a set that you have charged, when the reader's batteries are drained/low and not have to wait for hours while an internal battery gets charged. A modern set of rechargeable AA batteries will also last a little longer, per charge, than the internal battery. A set of 4ea rechargeable NiMH can be had for <$10 While the Li-ion battery for the regular jetbook, would be around $40. All rechargeable batteries wear out over time and will take less of a charge as they grow old. The JBL costs less, but some of us find it more in line with our needs than the more expensive regular jetBook. I have a much better MP3 Player and would not want one on my ebook reading device. Luck; Ken

01-21-2011, 09:08 AM	#4
dixieknits Addict Posts: 283 Karma: 1011418 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle 3, Nook Color	just a followup... He chose the Lite so he never had to charge and said he had an IPOD for music and didn't like audio books. Thanks

01-21-2011, 10:04 AM	#7
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,192 Karma: 459735575 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	I'm sure he'll be happy with it. And tell him to come here for info!

01-21-2011, 10:58 AM	#8
dixieknits Addict Posts: 283 Karma: 1011418 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle 3, Nook Color	I was referencing my original post of the thread. The Jetbook is for my son-in-law. "I've been talking up my Jetbook to my daughter so much, she is thinking of one for her husband. She is a trueblue Kindleite, but he would like something smaller and more sturdy." Pehaps YOU should learn to read a bit more carefully and certainly post more politely.

01-21-2011, 08:52 PM	#9
Ken Maltby Wizard Posts: 4,466 Karma: 6900052 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Heart of Texas Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,	"I" and "YOU" in this thread are specific enough that it takes no guesswork to establish who is being referred to. I took your "followup" to be an inaccurate summation of my reply to your original post. It certainly does make more sense with the "He" being the one looking for an ereader. Luck; Ken

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