Astak Mentor eBook readers with WiFi and Touchscreen (read-only) - Page 200

kacir · 07-30-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Robertb

7. NO, you do NOT have to order a 6 inch in order to be able to buy the Pocket PRO. That is a false rumor!!

This is no rumor!
This is the way the order website worked when I tried it.

You see, among many, many, other things I am also a programmer, so when I choose one Slate Blue Pocket Pro and the site prompted me that I have to select a product, I immediately realized that there was something unfinished. So I tried to add one 6 inch model and it worked. So for a very short while you really did have to choose also 6 inch model to be able to proceed

Please notice, that if you choose one 6 inch model, the price on the Step 02 page is $299
You have updated the sale price on site but not in software that processes purchase.

Robertb · 07-30-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MaggieScratch

Thanks, everyone! I wasn't trolling for birthday wishes, really...

But we wants our birthday present, precious!

My baseball team got me a starting pitcher. Pretty nice.

Dear Maggie:

Yes, my Giants finally did some trades too and got two people that actually know to face the pitcher in order to bat. It is like a birthday present for me.

Routinely, the Giants wait until pigs sprout wings and get batters that swing like rusty gates. I swear, if Barry Bonds had not done steroids we would not have had any true hitters in 6 years. I am amazed that we now have two people that are advanced enough to walk to the plate on their own!

Robertb · 07-30-2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kacir

This is no rumor!
This is the way the order website worked when I tried it.

You see, among many, many, other things I am also a programmer, so when I choose one Slate Blue Pocket Pro and the site prompted me that I have to select a product, I immediately realized that there was something unfinished. So I tried to add one 6 inch model and it worked. So for a very short while you really did have to choose also 6 inch model to be able to proceed

Please notice, that if you choose one 6 inch model, the price on the Step 02 page is $299
You have updated the sale price on site but not in software that processes purchase.

I did not mean what you said is not true. Bad choice of words on my part. I would always believe you as I know you know what you are talking about.

I WILL send this info to our website people to get the step 02 page changed if not done already!!

AND... thank YOU for posting this.

kacir · 07-30-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Robertb

I did not mean what you said is not true. Bad choice of words on my part. I would always believe you as I know you know what you are talking about.

I have no problem with this.
I know what you meant. This is why I have posted a smiley -->

<-- next to my explanation.

Robertb · 07-30-2009, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kacir

I have no problem with this.
I know what you meant. This is why I have posted a smiley -->

<-- next to my explanation.

Dear Kacir:

Thank you for understanding.

AJ Starr · 07-30-2009, 03:31 PM

When the news broke I too tried and had the same experience of having to select the 6".
But when the word came out about 30 minutes later that it was fixed, I went back, and sure enough it was fixed.

One more blue one ordered just fine.

However, I think that my confirmation did not reiterate the color, so I hope I did select the blue one.

Might want to have the confirmation page show the colors when your team gets some sleep.

Thanks Robertb,

for the great work.

Now we can start bugging you about when they will be shipped.

AJ

PS Robert, when you get the professional photos, you aught to use one for your Avatar.....

tneken · 07-30-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Robertb

Dear mtravellerh:

Yes, the Cool-er does read in PRC and PDB. We know as we make the same exact device known as Mentor Lite at Astak.

BUT, does the Cool-er have an Epson Controller with 400MHz processor? Nope. Does it have Text-To-Speech? Nope. Does it display in 12 formats and 20 languages? Nope. Did Cool-er come to MobileRead Forum in person and work with the members one-on-one? I think not. Did Cool-er consult with MobileRead Forum members before deciding to have colors? Nope.

In its own way, the Cool-er is a decent device... but I would rather buy a Mentor Lite and have USA technical support and somebody online from the company to answer questions.

I thank you for your post.

Do i understand it correctly that the Mentor Lite will have 400Mhz processor and the new Epson controller. And of course comes in slate blue

AJ Starr · 07-30-2009, 03:37 PM

When we get a proper announcement page, I hope the moderators will post it on the main page. After the other devices have been posted there, we certainly need to have the Pocket Pro there.

AJ

AJ Starr · 07-30-2009, 03:42 PM

FYI

Just checked, and my confirmation receipt came through OK.

Though its from Mobiebook site, but that's OK.

Also, it confirmed the order, but did not reiterate what was ordered as is usual for receipts.

AJ

DaleDe · 07-30-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tneken

Do i understand it correctly that the Mentor Lite will have 400Mhz processor and the new Epson controller. And of course comes in slate blue

Wow, how can you reach that conclusion when Robert said the Mentor Lite is exactly the same as the Cool-er machine which has none of those features.

The EZReader pocket-pro has those features but it is not a mentor lite.

Dale

Musicman · 07-30-2009, 03:44 PM

Robertb,

Just pre-ordered a Slate Blue and it went through without a hitch; however on the confirmation page there was no indication on what model I pre-ordered (not sure if Griffonwing had a hand in this

).

Just want to make sure the slate blue is coming....

Also, in case you are asked, the updated firmware with Adobe Digital Editions works for Library Books...

rlparker · 07-30-2009, 03:55 PM

Wow, Robertb, congratulations on getting this far with the Pocket Pro!

I'll be ordering soon too. I'm going with black!

Stensie4JC · 07-30-2009, 04:09 PM

Noooooooooooooo! Tried to preorder and got an error message, "monthly volume exceeded." I tried with two different credit cards, twice per card, and got this message each time. I have verified that both of them have plenty of funds available, and have used each one less than usual this month (saving up for a pocket pro), so the monthly volume could not refer to my spending. Has anyone else had this?

griffonwing · 07-30-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musicman

Robertb,

Just pre-ordered a Slate Blue and it went through without a hitch; however on the confirmation page there was no indication on what model I pre-ordered (not sure if Griffonwing had a hand in this

).

Just want to make sure the slate blue is coming....

If you notice, the shipping information, regardless of what you put in, will always revert to my own address. I did this so that I can make sure I receive the first unit.

All other units I receive will be available, at a considerable markup, on eBay.

Musicman · 07-30-2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by griffonwing

If you notice, the shipping information, regardless of what you put in, will always revert to my own address. I did this so that I can make sure I receive the first unit.

All other units I receive will be available, at a considerable markup, on eBay.

Just as I suspected!

07-30-2009, 03:42 PM	#2994
AJ Starr Guru Posts: 815 Karma: 1029784 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nebraska, USA Device: PEZ, Color Libre, 2@Sony T1, Onyx i62HD	Confirmation Receipt FYI Just checked, and my confirmation receipt came through OK. Though its from Mobiebook site, but that's OK. Also, it confirmed the order, but did not reiterate what was ordered as is usual for receipts. AJ

07-30-2009, 03:44 PM	#2996
Musicman Evangelist Posts: 452 Karma: 364 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Device: EZ-Reader - Samsung Nook's- Nook S/T w/Glow - Kindle Fire - Nova 2	Pre Ordered Mine Robertb, Just pre-ordered a Slate Blue and it went through without a hitch; however on the confirmation page there was no indication on what model I pre-ordered (not sure if Griffonwing had a hand in this ). Just want to make sure the slate blue is coming.... Also, in case you are asked, the updated firmware with Adobe Digital Editions works for Library Books...

07-30-2009, 03:55 PM	#2997
rlparker Ars longa Posts: 1,179 Karma: 17404 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: north carolina, usa Device: Kindle K1, K3 wifi	Wow, Robertb, congratulations on getting this far with the Pocket Pro! I'll be ordering soon too. I'm going with black! Last edited by rlparker; 07-30-2009 at 04:00 PM.

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07-30-2009, 03:31 PM	#2991
AJ Starr Guru Posts: 815 Karma: 1029784 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nebraska, USA Device: PEZ, Color Libre, 2@Sony T1, Onyx i62HD	When the news broke I too tried and had the same experience of having to select the 6". But when the word came out about 30 minutes later that it was fixed, I went back, and sure enough it was fixed. One more blue one ordered just fine. However, I think that my confirmation did not reiterate the color, so I hope I did select the blue one. Might want to have the confirmation page show the colors when your team gets some sleep. Thanks Robertb, for the great work. Now we can start bugging you about when they will be shipped. AJ PS Robert, when you get the professional photos, you aught to use one for your Avatar.....

07-30-2009, 03:37 PM	#2993
AJ Starr Guru Posts: 815 Karma: 1029784 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nebraska, USA Device: PEZ, Color Libre, 2@Sony T1, Onyx i62HD	When we get a proper announcement page, I hope the moderators will post it on the main page. After the other devices have been posted there, we certainly need to have the Pocket Pro there. AJ

07-30-2009, 04:09 PM	#2998
Stensie4JC Book Diva Posts: 76 Karma: 44 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Nook Color	Noooooooooooooo! Tried to preorder and got an error message, "monthly volume exceeded." I tried with two different credit cards, twice per card, and got this message each time. I have verified that both of them have plenty of funds available, and have used each one less than usual this month (saving up for a pocket pro), so the monthly volume could not refer to my spending. Has anyone else had this?