E-Book Reader on Eureka TV Show

Kokomo Lee · 07-30-2008, 05:14 PM

Last night on the season premiere of Eureka (Sci Fi channel), the character Zoey was given a list of foods to acquire from the cafe's pantry. The electronic list she was given looked similar to the Netronix STAReBook, but appeared to be brightly backlit. The casing was red, and the device was very thin.

Any thoughts about what we were looking at?

Sherri

daffy4u · 08-01-2008, 07:14 PM

I saw that. I watched the show yesterday on the SciFi channel's website. Maybe I can grab a screen capture.

daffy4u · 08-01-2008, 11:44 PM

I can't tell what it is. The episode is called "Bad to the Drone" and the reader is seen about 13 mins 11 secs in.

acidzebra · 08-02-2008, 09:07 AM

I'm going with "a prop in a pretty cool SF series".

Nate the great · 08-02-2008, 09:18 AM

I just bought this episode from Amazon Unbox. After I download it I will take a few screen shots.

daffy4u · 08-02-2008, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acidzebra

I'm going with "a prop in a pretty cool SF series".

A prop yes, but a "practical" prop (a working prop).

Sparrow · 08-02-2008, 10:13 AM

Would there be a clue in the credits?

daffy4u · 08-02-2008, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparrow

Would there be a clue in the credits?

No, I just checked. I also was unable to view it full screen. Maybe Nate will have better luck with the Unbox version.

Nate the great · 08-02-2008, 01:18 PM

I'm watching it now, and the screen geometry doesn't fit any device I know of. The same prop is visible at a couple other points in this episode.

Drat. I was hoping they were using a real device. Did you know that for 5 plus seasons on Stargate SG1 they used the Tapwave Zodiac as a prop?

daffy4u · 08-02-2008, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate the great

I'm watching it now, and the screen geometry doesn't fit any device I know of. The same prop is visible at a couple other points in this episode.

Drat. I was hoping they were using a real device. Did you know that for 5 plus seasons on Stargate SG1 they used the Tapwave Zodiac as a prop?

I think I've found the name of the Prop Master for the show. I'll try to make contact but it may take a while. I don't have an email address (yet) and I think they shoot in Canada.

acidzebra · 08-02-2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daffy4u

A prop yes, but a "practical" prop (a working prop).

Um, all I saw was a screen that emitted light. Lights are fairly cheap, so are old screens.

daffy4u · 08-02-2008, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acidzebra

Um, all I saw was a screen that emitted light. Lights are fairly cheap, so are old screens.

I can see some text on the screen.

Edit: My "guess" is that is some kind of ebook reader (maybe purchased from eBay) that was modified to look a little different, just as the Segways at the beginning of the show were modified to look different. If I can reach the Prop Master, we'll know for sure.

acidzebra · 08-02-2008, 04:00 PM

Well, just for kicks, my $$$ is on a generic tablet PC, like the Motion LE1700
http://www.motioncomputing.com/produ...et_pc_le17.asp

Alisa · 08-03-2008, 11:00 AM

It could just be a gussied up digital photo frame.

Gibbo · 08-03-2008, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acidzebra

Well, just for kicks, my $$$ is on a generic tablet PC, like the Motion LE1700
http://www.motioncomputing.com/produ...et_pc_le17.asp

I want one

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07-30-2008, 05:14 PM	#1
Kokomo Lee Keeps on Ticking... Posts: 79 Karma: 42864 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pacific NW Device: Kindles, iStuff, Nexus and a partridge	E-Book Reader on Eureka TV Show Last night on the season premiere of Eureka (Sci Fi channel), the character Zoey was given a list of foods to acquire from the cafe's pantry. The electronic list she was given looked similar to the Netronix STAReBook, but appeared to be brightly backlit. The casing was red, and the device was very thin. Any thoughts about what we were looking at? Sherri

08-01-2008, 11:44 PM	#3
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	I can't tell what it is. The episode is called "Bad to the Drone" and the reader is seen about 13 mins 11 secs in. Attached Thumbnails

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daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	I saw that. I watched the show yesterday on the SciFi channel's website. Maybe I can grab a screen capture.

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acidzebra Liseuse Lover Posts: 869 Karma: 1035404 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Netherlands Device: PRS-505	I'm going with "a prop in a pretty cool SF series".

08-02-2008, 09:18 AM	#5
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	I just bought this episode from Amazon Unbox. After I download it I will take a few screen shots.

08-02-2008, 10:13 AM	#7
Sparrow Wizard Posts: 4,395 Karma: 1358132 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Device: Palm TX, CyBook Gen3	Would there be a clue in the credits?

08-02-2008, 01:18 PM	#9
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	I'm watching it now, and the screen geometry doesn't fit any device I know of. The same prop is visible at a couple other points in this episode. Drat. I was hoping they were using a real device. Did you know that for 5 plus seasons on Stargate SG1 they used the Tapwave Zodiac as a prop?

08-02-2008, 04:00 PM	#13
acidzebra Liseuse Lover Posts: 869 Karma: 1035404 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Netherlands Device: PRS-505	Well, just for kicks, my $$$ is on a generic tablet PC, like the Motion LE1700 http://www.motioncomputing.com/produ...et_pc_le17.asp

08-03-2008, 11:00 AM	#14
Alisa Gadget Geek Posts: 2,324 Karma: 22221 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Paperwhite, Kindle 3 (retired), Skindle 1.2 (retired)	It could just be a gussied up digital photo frame.

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