Bebook Mini is available for pre-order

mikaelalind · 09-18-2009, 02:18 AM

I just discovered that Bebook Mini is available for pre-order from mybebook.com. According to the webpage it will be in stock Oct 7.

gargoyle67 · 09-18-2009, 02:27 AM

WoW a whole £20 cheaper then the original Bebook, Personally I wouldn't trust Endless Idea's release dates the way they've conducted them selfs thus far concerning release dates and lack of information

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Solicitous · 09-18-2009, 02:54 AM

I noticed in the accessories it doesn't mention the inclusion of a case. Could be an oversight in entering info on the page.

I just like that on 1st Sep it was announced the mini's were being shipped and would start selling within 48 hours....now it is pre-order....and it is the 18th....and they arrive 7th Oct.

Sweetpea · 09-18-2009, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Solicitous

I noticed in the accessories it doesn't mention the inclusion of a case. Could be an oversight in entering info on the page.

Yes, I noticed that as well...

Quote:

Originally Posted by gargoyle67

WoW a whole £20 cheaper then the original Bebook, Personally I wouldn't trust Endless Idea's release dates the way they've conducted them selfs thus far concerning release dates and lack of information

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Never knew 1 pound was 4 euro... It's €90 cheaper than the BeBook1...

Slite · 09-18-2009, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Yes, I noticed that as well...

Never knew 1 pound was 4 euro... It's €90 cheaper than the BeBook1...

Huh? 1.00 £ = 1.11186 Euro

gargoyle67 · 09-18-2009, 03:19 AM

Yep my bad, was thinking in ££££ not euros

GreyCat · 09-21-2009, 02:03 PM

I sent an e-mail to Bebook asking if the case was included and got the following answer: There is no case included. We will introduce them a.s.a.p. on our website.

JSWolf · 09-21-2009, 03:08 PM

I suggest getting an Astak PocketPRO (in black or white) as they are the same hardware, comes with a case and is shipping now.

Storm27 · 09-23-2009, 01:29 PM

Is there a way to order the PocketPro from Europe? I thought they shipped to the US / Canada only. (I'm not quite ready to buy, but had assumed that if I wanted this reader BeBeook mini would be my only option.)

Chiron · 09-23-2009, 01:33 PM

You can buy from other countries via: http://www.astak.com/ezreader/step1.asp

bbusybookworm · 09-23-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Storm27

Is there a way to order the PocketPro from Europe? I thought they shipped to the US / Canada only. (I'm not quite ready to buy, but had assumed that if I wanted this reader BeBeook mini would be my only option.)

Yup you can order it from Europe. I'm in the UK and preordered one which I got a few days ago.

Just keep a couple of things in mind. The total cost to you is going to be little higher then at first glance.

Pocket Pro = $199
Shipping to EU = $40
VAT = £21+8 = €30

While you may get lucky and not get charged the VAT, you should plan for it. So the total cost is going to be €180 which is a good price, but not as much of asaving as it seem at first glance.

Still it is good deal when comparing to the Bebook mini and the Cybook Opus which are €199 and don't include a carry case, which Astak include as standard.

AnemicOak · 09-23-2009, 03:49 PM

Just so everyone knows, RobertB did mention that they didn't know if they were going to continue to offer International ordering long term so if you want one you might want to order soon just in case (plus the $199 price is only good this month).

Sweetpea · 09-24-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bbusybookworm

Yup you can order it from Europe. I'm in the UK and preordered one which I got a few days ago.

Just keep a couple of things in mind. The total cost to you is going to be little higher then at first glance.

Pocket Pro = $199
Shipping to EU = $40
VAT = £21+8 = €30

While you may get lucky and not get charged the VAT, you should plan for it. So the total cost is going to be €180 which is a good price, but not as much of asaving as it seem at first glance.

Still it is good deal when comparing to the Bebook mini and the Cybook Opus which are €199 and don't include a carry case, which Astak include as standard.

I didn't find €10 worth the trouble for ordering internationally. (I payed €200,35 for mine, €1,35 for shipping

)

$199 + $40 = $239 = €162, add €30 VAT, that makes around €190 (at the current dollar price)

bbusybookworm · 09-24-2009, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

I didn't find €10 worth the trouble for ordering internationally. (I payed €200,35 for mine, €1,35 for shipping

)

$199 + $40 = $239 = €162, add €30 VAT, that makes around €190 (at the current dollar price)

Actuall its nore, as I made a bit of amistake when comparing it to to the other modles avaiable

The Cybook Opus is €250 + Delivary in Europe and and the Bebook Mini is showing as £190 including Shipping but the Cover is £20 extra so a total of £210 / €234 which is a bit more of a difference, between €50 to €70.

For that Extra you do get a EU warrenty which may be worth more for some people, but I'm pretty happy with with what Astak has offered

Sweetpea · 09-24-2009, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbusybookworm

Actuall its nore, as I made a bit of amistake when comparing it to to the other modles avaiable

The Cybook Opus is €250 + Delivary in Europe and and the Bebook Mini is showing as £190 including Shipping but the Cover is £20 extra so a total of £210 / €234 which is a bit more of a difference, between €50 to €70.

For that Extra you do get a EU warrenty which may be worth more for some people, but I'm pretty happy with with what Astak has offered

It's not more for me. If I had ordered in the US, from Astak, I'd have paid at least €190. I'd have gotten a cover extra. I now paid €201,35, didn't have a cover, but got a warranty in my own country. And I've had extra costs before when I ordered something from outside the EU, which I didn't count on.

For me, those €10 are worth it.

And £170 is about €189. So, it's €10 cheaper for you anyway.

09-18-2009, 02:18 AM	#1
mikaelalind Fanatic Posts: 590 Karma: 788068 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sweden Device: Sony PRS 505, Cybook Odessey	Bebook Mini is available for pre-order I just discovered that Bebook Mini is available for pre-order from mybebook.com. According to the webpage it will be in stock Oct 7.

09-18-2009, 02:27 AM	#2
gargoyle67 Addict Posts: 231 Karma: 180249 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kobo Aura	WoW a whole £20 cheaper then the original Bebook, Personally I wouldn't trust Endless Idea's release dates the way they've conducted them selfs thus far concerning release dates and lack of information.

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Solicitous Wizard Posts: 1,434 Karma: 1525776 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: TAS, Australia Device: Astak Pocket Pro (Black), 2 x Kindle WiFi (Graphite), iPod Touch 4G	I noticed in the accessories it doesn't mention the inclusion of a case. Could be an oversight in entering info on the page. I just like that on 1st Sep it was announced the mini's were being shipped and would start selling within 48 hours....now it is pre-order....and it is the 18th....and they arrive 7th Oct.

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gargoyle67 Addict Posts: 231 Karma: 180249 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kobo Aura	Yep my bad, was thinking in ££££ not euros

09-21-2009, 02:03 PM	#7
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09-23-2009, 01:29 PM	#9
Storm27 Connoisseur Posts: 74 Karma: 201290 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Sony PRS T3S, android phone	Is there a way to order the PocketPro from Europe? I thought they shipped to the US / Canada only. (I'm not quite ready to buy, but had assumed that if I wanted this reader BeBeook mini would be my only option.)

09-23-2009, 01:33 PM	#10
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09-23-2009, 03:49 PM	#12
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Just so everyone knows, RobertB did mention that they didn't know if they were going to continue to offer International ordering long term so if you want one you might want to order soon just in case (plus the $199 price is only good this month).

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