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Teleguy1955 · 11-04-2010, 08:03 AM

After much review and thought, I have joined the JetBook team. Just got a new JBL and I am loving it. Upgraded the firmware without much problem. Got my ebooks (most were from B&N) over to it and I'm reading with pleasure. Was a difficult decision for me because of all the new technology coming out at very attractive pricing but I ended up with the JBL because of the form factor, the ability to use about every format out there, I didn't need all of the additional features like wi-fi or 3g or MP3 or web browsing, etc. Just needed a dependable e-reader that I could get in my coat pocket. The comments on this forum convinced me the JBL was what I needed. Because of some left over credits from a vendor, I ended up getting it for $85 shipped. Can't beat that. Thanks go out to all of you for helping me make the decision. I expect this will serve me well for some time and I'll be checking in with you folks on a regular basis. Special thanks to Ken and GA Russell. You folks added a lot of insight to my decision.

jbcohen · 11-04-2010, 08:17 AM

Since the jetbook and the Aluratek look and act so much a like, do you think there is a remote possiblity that they were made by the same company with the same blueprints?

jorlando · 11-04-2010, 09:41 AM

I think that they are the same or almost the same. And the possibility is not remote, is concrete:

https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Dr._Yi

The chinese manufacturer website:

http://www.jcnip.com/

Ken Maltby · 11-04-2010, 10:13 AM

Welcome TG1955, to the JBL. I hope you have as much luck with your's as I have had
with those I've purchased. There are some nice new toys on the horizon, but none of
them would likely diminish the use I get out of my JBL. At some point I'll get a good
larger, but light weight and with a long lasting battery, color reader, for magazines,
but the JBL will still be my portable library of choice.

jbcohen;
The regular Jetbook and the Libre Pro hardware are both made by the same
company, and share the same basic "reference design". The Jetbook Lite hardware
is a little different (no audio and powered by AA batteries) but shares much of the
same design considerations. For practical purposes though, it is a separate device
from the regular Jetbook or the Libre Pro.

The software for all three devices makes them very distinctive. While it may be
possible to exchange the firmware between the regular Jetbook and the Libre Pro,
it is not made easy by the firmware developers and you need a high level of basic
understanding of embedded linux software development, to use the tools needed.

Luck;
Ken

GA Russell · 11-04-2010, 01:38 PM

You're welcome Teleguy, and welcome to MobileRead!

Hope you enjoy your JBL as much as I have enjoyed mine. One tip: I keep my expectations low because of the low price. That keeps me happy!

desertgrandma · 11-04-2010, 02:06 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, Teleguy1955

Kris777 · 11-04-2010, 03:27 PM

Welcome to club, Teleguy1955! I love my JBL too.

11-04-2010, 08:03 AM	#1
Teleguy1955 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 120 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Carolina, USA Device: Jetbook Lite	Count Me In After much review and thought, I have joined the JetBook team. Just got a new JBL and I am loving it. Upgraded the firmware without much problem. Got my ebooks (most were from B&N) over to it and I'm reading with pleasure. Was a difficult decision for me because of all the new technology coming out at very attractive pricing but I ended up with the JBL because of the form factor, the ability to use about every format out there, I didn't need all of the additional features like wi-fi or 3g or MP3 or web browsing, etc. Just needed a dependable e-reader that I could get in my coat pocket. The comments on this forum convinced me the JBL was what I needed. Because of some left over credits from a vendor, I ended up getting it for $85 shipped. Can't beat that. Thanks go out to all of you for helping me make the decision. I expect this will serve me well for some time and I'll be checking in with you folks on a regular basis. Special thanks to Ken and GA Russell. You folks added a lot of insight to my decision.

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11-04-2010, 08:17 AM	#2
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,030 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	Since the jetbook and the Aluratek look and act so much a like, do you think there is a remote possiblity that they were made by the same company with the same blueprints?

11-04-2010, 09:41 AM	#3
jorlando Member Posts: 24 Karma: 50 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Brazil Device: jetbook lite (RIP), Sony PRS-350	I think that they are the same or almost the same. And the possibility is not remote, is concrete: https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Dr._Yi The chinese manufacturer website: http://www.jcnip.com/

11-04-2010, 10:13 AM	#4
Ken Maltby Wizard Posts: 4,466 Karma: 6900052 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Heart of Texas Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,	Welcome TG1955, to the JBL. I hope you have as much luck with your's as I have had with those I've purchased. There are some nice new toys on the horizon, but none of them would likely diminish the use I get out of my JBL. At some point I'll get a good larger, but light weight and with a long lasting battery, color reader, for magazines, but the JBL will still be my portable library of choice. jbcohen; The regular Jetbook and the Libre Pro hardware are both made by the same company, and share the same basic "reference design". The Jetbook Lite hardware is a little different (no audio and powered by AA batteries) but shares much of the same design considerations. For practical purposes though, it is a separate device from the regular Jetbook or the Libre Pro. The software for all three devices makes them very distinctive. While it may be possible to exchange the firmware between the regular Jetbook and the Libre Pro, it is not made easy by the firmware developers and you need a high level of basic understanding of embedded linux software development, to use the tools needed. Luck; Ken

11-04-2010, 01:38 PM	#5
GA Russell Argos win Grey Cup! Posts: 7,678 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	You're welcome Teleguy, and welcome to MobileRead! Hope you enjoy your JBL as much as I have enjoyed mine. One tip: I keep my expectations low because of the low price. That keeps me happy!

11-04-2010, 02:06 PM	#6
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Welcome to MobileRead, Teleguy1955

11-04-2010, 03:27 PM	#7
Kris777 Banned Posts: 1,767 Karma: 2520493 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Nexus 7, jetBook-Lite, jetBook mini, Toshiba Thrive, JETBOOK COLOR	Welcome to club, Teleguy1955! I love my JBL too.

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