Weltbild Edition Firmware 909 ?

KLausPetersen · 06-10-2009, 10:58 AM

Hi

there is a new german review about the Cybook Weltbild ePub Edition Online at http://www.golem.de/0906/67430.html

The tester writes about a Firmware Version 1.4 Build 909 which fixed the TxT and HTML Problems of the Weltbild Edition.

But there seems to be some big Problems with that firmware, because he bricked two older cybooks by updating with this firmware.
So I don't think it would be wise to test that firmware version on my cybook.

He also writes that Weltbild told him, that bookeen is working on a new Update.

K-Thom · 06-10-2009, 01:30 PM

Quote:

He also writes that Weltbild told him, that bookeen is working on a new Update.

You've got to be kidding! A firmware update!

But then, aren't they all the time ...?

GUIZMOW · 06-11-2009, 05:15 AM

Can you explain me how the guy from golem update the Cybooks with the new firmware if it is not released?
I think that it might not be as simple as touching the cybook SD slot with a finger and say "YOU ARE NOW A BUILD909. I COMMAND!"
So maybe i tried to do it in a strange way that bricked the Cybooks...

K-Thom · 06-11-2009, 05:33 AM

Golem.de is quite a popular IT-news page in Germany, so it may well be that they either asked someone at Bookeen or at Weltbild if they have a beta version at hand. Though, if I were Bookeen I wouldn't release any unstable beta, especially not for a thorough test.

KLausPetersen · 06-11-2009, 08:14 AM

At the discussion board at golem.de a guy from golem wrote that Weltbild is already delivering new cybooks with 909. But he didn't tell how he got the 909 for his tests.

It seems that there are still bugs in 909 which can brick a cybook.
And that could be the reason that there is no 909 for open download.

But remember that Weltbild uses the ePub version and not the mobipocket version.
Even if they manage to fix the ePub 909 there could still be no mobipocket 909 for many Mondays.

Just don't expect anything soon and you can't be disappointed.

gerraldo · 06-11-2009, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KLausPetersen

But there seems to be some big Problems with that firmware, because he bricked two older cybooks by updating with this firmware.
So I don't think it would be wise to test that firmware version on my cybook.

Maybe his older CyBooks had not enough RAM?! The CyBooks hardware has been uped several times (e.g. 200 > 400 MHz CPU) over the years...

Manichean · 06-12-2009, 05:45 AM

If I read the text correctly, the reviewed firmware doesn't support folders:

Quote:

Praktisch wäre es, wenn Bookeen die Menüführung in einigen Punkten noch verbessern würde, etwa durch die Einführung einer Ordnerstruktur.

For those who don't understand german:

Quote:

It would be convenient if Bookeen improved the menu [Note: They're talking about the library screen] in a few minor ways, for example by including folder support.

Does this mean they dropped folder support again? I remember there being some reviews here on MR stating that folders were supported. Or is this a selectable option and the reviewer didn't bother to switch it on?

K-Thom · 06-12-2009, 06:43 AM

The review with screenshots of folder support can be found here:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46279

Either the tester at Golem didn't create any folders or didn't understand how to use them. The last screenshot in the MR thread clearly shows a "Cybook/eBooks/Deutsch" folder/subfolder structure.

I hope the creation and use of folders will be self-explanatory.

kaas · 06-12-2009, 07:01 AM

While the cybook I got for my girlfriend had the folders created from the beginning, it couldn't use them. But that was firmware 820. Here I am quite sure that I see folder support...

cheers,

kaas

Manichean · 06-12-2009, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K-Thom

Either the tester at Golem didn't create any folders or didn't understand how to use them. The last screenshot in the MR thread clearly shows a "Cybook/eBooks/Deutsch" folder/subfolder structure.

Oh, okay. My bad, I didn't bother looking at the screenshots.

Quote:

Originally Posted by K-Thom

I hope the creation and use of folders will be self-explanatory.

Well, yeah- mount the device or insert the SD card, and create the folders using whatever means your OS of choice provides. At least, that's what I'd expect. I really hope Bookeen won't bother adding folder creation on the Cybook itself, that would be really pointless IMHO.

gerraldo · 06-12-2009, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manichean

Well, yeah- mount the device or insert the SD card, and create the folders using whatever means your OS of choice provides. At least, that's what I'd expect. I really hope Bookeen won't bother adding folder creation on the Cybook itself, that would be really pointless IMHO.

They still have a non-functional DELETE-button and you think they would add what...?!

BTW: One reviewer mentioned thumbnails for the folders, so it would be possible to make your own!

Manichean · 06-12-2009, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerraldo

They still have a non-functional DELETE-button and you think they would add what...?!

No, actually I hope they don't. It would be completely useless in my opinion. But then again, I don't care whether or not they implement a functional delete button, so I may not be the best judge on that matter

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerraldo

BTW: One reviewer mentioned thumbnails for the folders, so it would be possible to make your own!

Now all we need is a method of exchanging the startup logo(s) and the look of the menus and we got a fully skinnable Cybook

delphidb96 · 06-12-2009, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manichean

No, actually I hope they don't. It would be completely useless in my opinion. But then again, I don't care whether or not they implement a functional delete button, so I may not be the best judge on that matter

Now all we need is a method of exchanging the startup logo(s) and the look of the menus and we got a fully skinnable Cybook

And we still need a functional DELETE button... (Yes, we all know that some people cannot grasp the reasoning behind this, but it MUST be done.)

Derek

P.S. Have *received* my $6.85 Nikon D90 w/18-105mm VR lens! (Yes, you can win at Swoopo - I did so on Friday.

Am loving it!

gerraldo · 06-12-2009, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delphidb96

And we still need a functional DELETE button... (Yes, we all know that some people cannot grasp the reasoning behind this, but it MUST be done.)

I don't need it - does anybody (?) - but at least they could do something with that damn thing...

Ideas:
- mark books read/unread
- dictionary look-up
- or...?

vishcompany · 06-12-2009, 07:22 PM

Quote:

- or...?

...delete. I'd happily use it.

06-10-2009, 10:58 AM	#1
KLausPetersen Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 514 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Bookeen Cybook	Weltbild Edition Firmware 909 ? Hi there is a new german review about the Cybook Weltbild ePub Edition Online at http://www.golem.de/0906/67430.html The tester writes about a Firmware Version 1.4 Build 909 which fixed the TxT and HTML Problems of the Weltbild Edition. But there seems to be some big Problems with that firmware, because he bricked two older cybooks by updating with this firmware. So I don't think it would be wise to test that firmware version on my cybook. He also writes that Weltbild told him, that bookeen is working on a new Update.

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06-11-2009, 05:15 AM	#3
GUIZMOW Enthusiast Posts: 45 Karma: 218 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: France, paris Device: Cybook Gen3	Can you explain me how the guy from golem update the Cybooks with the new firmware if it is not released? I think that it might not be as simple as touching the cybook SD slot with a finger and say "YOU ARE NOW A BUILD909. I COMMAND!" So maybe i tried to do it in a strange way that bricked the Cybooks...

06-11-2009, 05:33 AM	#4
K-Thom The one and only Posts: 3,302 Karma: 535819 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Berlin, Germany Device: yup!	Golem.de is quite a popular IT-news page in Germany, so it may well be that they either asked someone at Bookeen or at Weltbild if they have a beta version at hand. Though, if I were Bookeen I wouldn't release any unstable beta, especially not for a thorough test.

06-11-2009, 08:14 AM	#5
KLausPetersen Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 514 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Bookeen Cybook	At the discussion board at golem.de a guy from golem wrote that Weltbild is already delivering new cybooks with 909. But he didn't tell how he got the 909 for his tests. It seems that there are still bugs in 909 which can brick a cybook. And that could be the reason that there is no 909 for open download. But remember that Weltbild uses the ePub version and not the mobipocket version. Even if they manage to fix the ePub 909 there could still be no mobipocket 909 for many Mondays. Just don't expect anything soon and you can't be disappointed.

06-12-2009, 06:43 AM	#8
K-Thom The one and only Posts: 3,302 Karma: 535819 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Berlin, Germany Device: yup!	The review with screenshots of folder support can be found here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46279 Either the tester at Golem didn't create any folders or didn't understand how to use them. The last screenshot in the MR thread clearly shows a "Cybook/eBooks/Deutsch" folder/subfolder structure. I hope the creation and use of folders will be self-explanatory.

06-12-2009, 07:01 AM	#9
kaas Muncher of ebooks Posts: 312 Karma: 6423 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fürth, Germany Device: Pocketbook 360	While the cybook I got for my girlfriend had the folders created from the beginning, it couldn't use them. But that was firmware 820. Here I am quite sure that I see folder support... cheers, kaas