Astak Mentor eBook readers with WiFi and Touchscreen (read-only)

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by griffonwing

The though of seeing Paris in a bikini! Ewwwww!

I think it would depend on the temperature. I wouldn't want to be in Paris in a thong bikini in winter... As a matter of fact, I wouldn't want to be there in a thong bikini no matter the temperature!

Originally Posted by emellaich

You think Paris reads?

That was my thought too

[slayda]

Originally Posted by Robertb

Dear Slayda:

Another great idea!! I am ready to go after them. Do you know of any big SciFi clubs? I think that is excellent. SciFi is a huge part of eBook sales at any eBook store.

I also need help with the airlines. I sold an Easy Reader to one freight jet pilot who loves it. She said once they get those big planes up there is little to do. Pilots cannot sleep or stroll the aisles. She says that tedium and boredom are a major problem. Any airline pilots out there?? Maybe Griffonwing?

Try this URL; http://www.sfbc.com/ecom/pages/nm/nmhomepage.jsp

I used to be a member before I got my first reader.

P.S. Obama might listen if he was told it would improve relations with the Chinese.

[Shaggy]

Originally Posted by Robertb

Does not have to be books. My Lady Pilot says that the flight plans, instructions, procedures can top 50 pounds. At least they would be awake!!

Have you seen this?

http://www.eflybook.com/

[AJ Starr]

Originally Posted by Shaggy

Have you seen this?

http://www.eflybook.com/

It's an Iliad and it's $999. reg, (on sale when I just checked) for $899.

[Shaggy]

Originally Posted by AJ Starr

It's an Iliad and it's $999. reg, (on sale when I just checked) for $899.

Yes, I was just wondering if he knew about it since he seems to be interested in getting into the airline industry.

As far as the price of the eFlyBook (not really my point, but anyway...) the biggest reason it's that high is for the subscription to all of the airline/pilot specific data that is pre-loaded and then renewed (the ebook versions of those 50lbs of flight manuals).

[AJ Starr]

Originally Posted by Shaggy

Yes, I was just wondering if he knew about it since he seems to be interested in getting into the airline industry.

As far as the price of the eFlyBook (not really my point, but anyway...) the biggest reason it's that high is for the subscription to all of the airline/pilot specific data that is pre-loaded and then renewed (the ebook versions of those 50lbs of flight manuals).

I appreciate the site. As a former Air Force Officer, though in Data Processing, I'm interested in anything to help our military members. It was interesting to note they has a statement saying the Air Force had approved this. I wonder how many of the Air Force Flight Ops centers know about it.

Thanks for the site.
AJ

[Robertb]

Originally Posted by Shaggy

Have you seen this?

http://www.eflybook.com/

Dear Shaggy:

I will take a look and try to plan. I THINK the COLOR 7.5 inch may be the ideal ticket. Flight manuals require color. This one is still highly confidential but we are working on it. THIS will be an Astak device... not any factory's device.

Thank you!!

[Robertb]

We are all still waiting!

[phenomshel]

Robert, I'm assuming you're having a better day, since you have the humor resources to tease Griffonwing?

[griffonwing]

I have been awaiting bob's response since before I left for lunch. Apparenlty he is very busy translating the manual. (bob, here's a tip. Copy/Paste identical bits from the EZReader manual).

[Robertb]

Originally Posted by phenomshel

Robert, I'm assuming you're having a better day, since you have the humor resources to tease Griffonwing?

Dear Phenomshel:

Thank you. I am still frustrated about Jinke... but I have to keep an optimistic spirit and work for better times.

The EZ Reader Pocket PRO is moving forward and we are still planning for the Pocket PRO is be a major shot in the arm. It is only that it appears to me that the Pocket PRO is everything I was hoping for and more. That makes Astak want to grab it, embrace it, and grow with it. What I do not need is some giant Retailer going behind our back and ruining a great introduction.

On the other hand... the last few days have been filled with encouragement from so many MobileRead friends. The laughter, humor, and comraderie have really helped!

[Robertb]

Originally Posted by emellaich

You think Paris reads?

On another topic ... I have been surprised that no one has struck a deal with Baen. They are leaders in ebook sales, and they have quite a few free books they offer. I would be very surprised if they aren't open to distribution of their free library on an ebook reader.

For a while, some of the fans at Baen even got together and formed a buying club for ebook readers, but they've since folded shop. They may have already sold book readers (Cybooks) to many barflies (the folks on the Baen message boards). However, I have to assume that some demand still exists. I expect that if you talk to Arnold (in charge of the webscriptions store) he would be interested in adding a link from their store to yours. Cut him in on some type of affiliate commission and I'm sure he'd be even more interested.

Visit their message board at: bar.baen.com and leave a message for the publisher (Tony Weiskopf - not sure that's spelled right) in the forum "Tony's Table" or visit "Webscriptions" and leave a message for the 'proprietor' of their electronic store: Arnald Bailey.

Dear emellaich:

I will try and talk with Arnold and see if we can work something to help both companies. It is a great idea and very appreciated. We can at least link stores. Your info is clear and concise and I thank you!!

[Robertb]

Originally Posted by griffonwing

I have been awaiting bob's response since before I left for lunch. Apparenlty he is very busy translating the manual. (bob, here's a tip. Copy/Paste identical bits from the EZReader manual).

Dear Griffonwing:

Yup!! That is the plan. There are some strong additions to the workings of the EZ Reader Pocket PRO (Epson, 400 MHz processor, 16GB capacity on SD card,and more) but little of this should change any if at all on the User Manual. The FAQ sheet may change a little with some new feature or two (I am not yet saying much about because I want to be definite first). The problem is, as Dale DePriest once told me, the User Manual for the EZ Reader was decent but not excellent at all. SO... I want to make some improvements too. Dale, essentially, beats me over the head when I do not do things right. Dale is a great perfectionist and holds me to a higher standard which I never attain.

Of course we will have to add at least two pages about Slate Blue as a color and the historical significance of Slate Blue (the American Flag was intended to be Red, White, and Slate Blue; the pilgrims landed at Slate Blue Rock, and Chris Columbus initially discovered the color slate blue while looking for the West Indies).

[phenomshel]

*shakes head* Y'all are crazy.

[griffonwing]

I would have to agree with Phenomshel.

Bob, you ARE crazy. How could you have forgotten to menion historical media tributes. Remember Elvis and his "Slate Blue Suede Shoes", Bill Monroe's "Slate Blue Moon of Kentucky", or even the band Deep Slate Blue Something.