CES 2010 jetBook LITE Hands On Demo

LuBiB · 01-13-2010, 12:59 PM

hey everyone! i was able to make it to the CES show this year and eReaders were the BOMB!

literally the only booths that were worth seeing had to be the Tech section filled with readers. i obviously went directly for the Ectaco jetBook since they are MY FAVORITES and actually got one of the reps to do a hands on demo of the new jetBook LITE.

its the only one on 4 AA batteries, uses TFT instead of e-ink, expandable up to 32GB via SD Card, and actually comes pre-loaded with 100 popular classics!

Hope you guys enjoy this!

if you cant see the embedded video, you can check out the direct link here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFN0qYcA2g4

Kris777 · 01-13-2010, 01:07 PM

Nice video, Thanks!

ardeegee · 01-13-2010, 01:39 PM

Wow-- a very large book-- 59 pages of tee ex tee!

LuBiB · 01-13-2010, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ardeegee

Wow-- a very large book-- 59 pages of tee ex tee!

lol prob not a big kafka fan

X read X · 01-13-2010, 10:03 PM

An absolute show stopper. Let me tell you guys something, i walked to every single eBook booth at CES and couldn't find one better.

Even the eReaders in the upper price range still use eInk which is the most annoying thing when you flip the page.

kjk · 01-13-2010, 10:13 PM

The AA batteries will definitely make a lot of people happy.

Kris777 · 01-13-2010, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjk

The AA batteries will definitely make a lot of people happy.

Agree. I don't know why other companies don't produce ebook readers with AA or AAA batteries.

Not_A_Crook · 01-22-2010, 12:44 AM

It's cause this uses a cheaper display Kris77. I assume it'd be more plausible that way.

Kris777 · 01-25-2010, 02:40 AM

another jetbook-lite video from CES:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71104

carlobee · 01-25-2010, 02:56 AM

great videos. thanks for sharing!

Javed · 01-25-2010, 03:50 AM

The Jetbook Lite looks appealing. Things that look good to me from the video are the price, changeable folders, the fast page turns with the tft screen, how the font sizes are expressed, the dictionary and the great translator.

Not sure the AA batteries are a good idea as the device only has 23 hours of battery life, also it is a little on the heavy side at 9oz for a 5" reader. Perhaps the bumps at the battery compartment could potentially be annoying (or maybe a good way to grip the reader?). Also no cover; but is a sweet price. Aesthetically it is ok.

Thanks for the video, LuBiB!

LDBoblo · 01-25-2010, 04:15 AM

I really wanted to see a jetBook 2.0 with better design and beefier specs for the LCD and processor. However, I have my doubts they'll do anything but try to dominate the bottom-end of the market while they still have a price advantage. I guess I'll be waiting for next-gen e-paper (Liquavista, Mirasol) readers to hit the market instead.

Kris777 · 01-25-2010, 06:06 PM

Another User Video of ECTACO jetBook from CES 2010:

calvin-c · 01-25-2010, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Javed

The Jetbook Lite looks appealing. Things that look good to me from the video are the price, changeable folders, the fast page turns with the tft screen, how the font sizes are expressed, the dictionary and the great translator.

Not sure the AA batteries are a good idea as the device only has 23 hours of battery life, also it is a little on the heavy side at 9oz for a 5" reader. Perhaps the bumps at the battery compartment could potentially be annoying (or maybe a good way to grip the reader?). Also no cover; but is a sweet price. Aesthetically it is ok.

Thanks for the video, LuBiB!

It'd be good if they mentioned the type of battery. If they're alkaline (probably the most common 'regular' batteries) then lithium AA should give at least 100 hours use.

LuBiB · 01-29-2010, 01:20 PM

got one more video from CES on the jetBook LITE - its an interview

01-13-2010, 12:59 PM	#1
LuBiB Banned Posts: 349 Karma: 1018593 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Device: jetBook, iPhone, JETBOOK COLOR!!	CES 2010 jetBook LITE Hands On Demo hey everyone! i was able to make it to the CES show this year and eReaders were the BOMB! literally the only booths that were worth seeing had to be the Tech section filled with readers. i obviously went directly for the Ectaco jetBook since they are MY FAVORITES and actually got one of the reps to do a hands on demo of the new jetBook LITE. its the only one on 4 AA batteries, uses TFT instead of e-ink, expandable up to 32GB via SD Card, and actually comes pre-loaded with 100 popular classics! Hope you guys enjoy this! if you cant see the embedded video, you can check out the direct link here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFN0qYcA2g4

01-25-2010, 03:50 AM	#11
Javed Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,270 Karma: 1126878541 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Astak Pocket PRO, iPod Touch, PRS-650	The Jetbook Lite looks appealing. Things that look good to me from the video are the price, changeable folders, the fast page turns with the tft screen, how the font sizes are expressed, the dictionary and the great translator. Not sure the AA batteries are a good idea as the device only has 23 hours of battery life, also it is a little on the heavy side at 9oz for a 5" reader. Perhaps the bumps at the battery compartment could potentially be annoying (or maybe a good way to grip the reader?). Also no cover; but is a sweet price. Aesthetically it is ok. Thanks for the video, LuBiB! Last edited by Javed; 01-25-2010 at 03:58 AM. Reason: typo

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01-13-2010, 01:07 PM	#2
Kris777 Banned Posts: 1,767 Karma: 2520493 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Nexus 7, jetBook-Lite, jetBook mini, Toshiba Thrive, JETBOOK COLOR	Nice video, Thanks!

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ardeegee Maratus speciosus butt Posts: 3,292 Karma: 1162698 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-350	Wow-- a very large book-- 59 pages of tee ex tee!

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X read X Banned Posts: 81 Karma: 502298 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Jetbook, iPhone 4, Jetbook Color.	An absolute show stopper. Let me tell you guys something, i walked to every single eBook booth at CES and couldn't find one better. Even the eReaders in the upper price range still use eInk which is the most annoying thing when you flip the page.

01-13-2010, 10:13 PM	#6
kjk . Posts: 3,408 Karma: 5647231 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: never enough	The AA batteries will definitely make a lot of people happy.

01-22-2010, 12:44 AM	#8
Not_A_Crook Which way is up? Posts: 217 Karma: 94 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Nook, Alphasmart Neo (word processor, Viable document reader.)	It's cause this uses a cheaper display Kris77. I assume it'd be more plausible that way.

01-25-2010, 02:40 AM	#9
Kris777 Banned Posts: 1,767 Karma: 2520493 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Nexus 7, jetBook-Lite, jetBook mini, Toshiba Thrive, JETBOOK COLOR	another jetbook-lite video from CES: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71104

01-25-2010, 02:56 AM	#10
carlobee Fanatic Posts: 535 Karma: 972 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: The new iPad	great videos. thanks for sharing!

01-25-2010, 04:15 AM	#12
LDBoblo Wizard Posts: 1,385 Karma: 16056 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Asia Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Sony PRS-505	I really wanted to see a jetBook 2.0 with better design and beefier specs for the LCD and processor. However, I have my doubts they'll do anything but try to dominate the bottom-end of the market while they still have a price advantage. I guess I'll be waiting for next-gen e-paper (Liquavista, Mirasol) readers to hit the market instead.

01-25-2010, 06:06 PM	#13
Kris777 Banned Posts: 1,767 Karma: 2520493 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Nexus 7, jetBook-Lite, jetBook mini, Toshiba Thrive, JETBOOK COLOR	Another User Video of ECTACO jetBook from CES 2010:

01-29-2010, 01:20 PM	#15
LuBiB Banned Posts: 349 Karma: 1018593 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Device: jetBook, iPhone, JETBOOK COLOR!!	got one more video from CES on the jetBook LITE - its an interview

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