Will the Cybook 3 will be available on or before October 31 - Page 2

delphidb96 · 10-03-2007, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guguy

I really DON'T think they are gonna change the casing to make it matte,
they are showing the gen3 on their website for months so I guess that if
they change something it will only be details, such as logos...

I don't know whether matte is an option either, but glossy *SUCKS*!!! It's impossible to keep the rainbow glow of fingerprint oil from ruining the "gleaming" appearance without resorting to wearing gloves at all times when I'm handling the unit. Bad choice, Bookeen! Bad! Bad!

Derek

hello · 10-03-2007, 07:09 PM

wasnt this something for you r dealership meetin gs?

delphidb96 · 10-03-2007, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hello

wasnt this something for you r dealership meetin gs?

We discussed this early on. We thought - weeks before the engineering samples were shipped - we'd be getting matte finish. Surprise!

As for the rubbery cover - no, we did *NOT* know of it until we got the engineering samples. Remember, *Bookeen* did the hardware design with the hardware manufacturer. We were not part of that discussion.

Derek

guguy · 10-03-2007, 08:21 PM

Didn't you SEE the photos on their website ?

delphidb96 · 10-03-2007, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guguy

Didn't you SEE the photos on their website ?

Guguy,

We've seen *LOTS* of photos from them. And statements. And responses.

Derek

CommanderROR · 10-04-2007, 09:50 AM

I guess they wanted to change as little as possible from the original STAReBOOK...and that's just shiny plastic. Shiny Plastic is OK for a white device because fingerprints don't show on white...

delphidb96 · 10-04-2007, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CommanderROR

I guess they wanted to change as little as possible from the original STAReBOOK...and that's just shiny plastic. Shiny Plastic is OK for a white device because fingerprints don't show on white...

I absolutely agree! Shiny is not a problem with a white case. But on the black it's just asking for people to notice the oils and crud from handling.

Derek

MikeF74 · 10-04-2007, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CommanderROR

I guess they wanted to change as little as possible from the original STAReBOOK...and that's just shiny plastic. Shiny Plastic is OK for a white device because fingerprints don't show on white...

I think you may have hit the nail on the head there. Perhaps the place that manufacturers for all the new reference-based device can only do a certain kind of finished plastic at the moment.

That would certainly be a very big disappointment.

I've never liked glossy black for any electronic device. Sadly, my interest is starting to fade. If they can't go matte, then I might avoid this device -- unless they come up with a few alternate pigment choices. Doing special runs of the case in different pigments should add little to no cost to the process, unless they've already taken delivery of a massive batch of cases in black.

IceHand · 10-04-2007, 07:00 PM

I've read somewhere (at NAEB?) that Bookeen wanted to make a white model, but they had some trouble with the colour -- whatever that means.

delphidb96 · 10-04-2007, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeF74

I think you may have hit the nail on the head there. Perhaps the place that manufacturers for all the new reference-based device can only do a certain kind of finished plastic at the moment.

That would certainly be a very big disappointment.

I've never liked glossy black for any electronic device. Sadly, my interest is starting to fade. If they can't go matte, then I might avoid this device -- unless they come up with a few alternate pigment choices. Doing special runs of the case in different pigments should add little to no cost to the process, unless they've already taken delivery of a massive batch of cases in black.

AFAIK, these glossy black cases are for the engineering samples. And I would hope that glossy white and matte black are still viable choices.

Derek

HarryT · 10-05-2007, 02:55 AM

The iLiad is a matte charcoal grey; that works very well and provides a nice contrast with the screen. I prefer dark colours, but not gloss finishes!

delphidb96 · 10-05-2007, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

The iLiad is a matte charcoal grey; that works very well and provides a nice contrast with the screen. I prefer dark colours, but not gloss finishes!

So do I. So do I.

BTW, no update received on the firmware. Still using version 0.91. Was promised update today. They're in France, I'm in California, it's 10AM my time - 6PM-7PM theirs. You figure it out.

Derek

NatCh · 10-05-2007, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delphidb96

... it's 10AM my time - 6PM-7PM theirs. You figure it out.

Let's see, 10AM * ( 6-7 ) / Pi * (the integral of France, i.e. 0) ... carry the 5 ... ah yes, the answer is "S.O.L." ... or ... possibly "PRS505," I'm never sure if I handle those imaginary numbers correctly.

delphidb96 · 10-05-2007, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

Let's see, 10AM * ( 6-7 ) / Pi * (the integral of France, i.e. 0) ... carry the 5 ... ah yes, the answer is "S.O.L." ... or ... possibly "PRS505," I'm never sure if I handle those imaginary numbers correctly.

Read my new thread. The firmware update ARRIVED! (Naturally, it arrived *after* my post you were responding to.)

I'll be going RL as soon as it quits downloading in order to install, but I'll be giving a quick post on the changes later today.

Derek

NatCh · 10-05-2007, 01:28 PM

I saw it, naturally after I responded to your post above -- ah, well, I guess it just proves I've never mastered this "new math" stuff.

I'm glad the (finally) came through with the update.

I wonder if they were reading your growing frustration here, and that finally got them off the dime ....

Whatever it was, I'm glad they finally got around to it.

View Poll Results: Will the Cybook 3 will be available on or before October 31
yes it will	27	48.21%
no it will not	29	51.79%
Voters: 56. You may not vote on this poll

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Bookeen releases new model of CyBook: CyBook Gold	HarryT	News	61	11-29-2009 06:24 PM
Test du Cybook Opus et comparaison avec Cybook Gen3	IreneDelse	Cybook	24	10-23-2009 11:05 AM
DailyLit's October offerings	CharlieBird	Deals and Resources (No Self-Promotion or Affiliate Links)	0	10-20-2009 02:50 PM
October Two Dollar Deals	koland	Deals and Resources (No Self-Promotion or Affiliate Links)	7	10-02-2009 12:53 AM
New Reader in October?	boca	Sony Reader	56	10-02-2008 06:47 AM

10-03-2007, 07:09 PM	#17
hello Custom User Title Posts: 55 Karma: 26 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Yes Device: Nokia 5130	wasnt this something for you r dealership meetin gs?

10-03-2007, 08:21 PM	#19
guguy Groupie Posts: 191 Karma: 15 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clermont-Ferrand/Paris, France Device: PRS-505	Didn't you SEE the photos on their website ?

10-04-2007, 09:50 AM	#21
CommanderROR eink fanatic Posts: 2,022 Karma: 4924 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Germany Device: STAReBOOK, iRex Iliad, Sony 505, Kindle 2	I guess they wanted to change as little as possible from the original STAReBOOK...and that's just shiny plastic. Shiny Plastic is OK for a white device because fingerprints don't show on white...

10-04-2007, 07:00 PM	#24
IceHand Linux User Posts: 323 Karma: 13682 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany Device: Kindle 3	I've read somewhere (at NAEB?) that Bookeen wanted to make a white model, but they had some trouble with the colour -- whatever that means.

10-05-2007, 02:55 AM	#26
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The iLiad is a matte charcoal grey; that works very well and provides a nice contrast with the screen. I prefer dark colours, but not gloss finishes!

10-05-2007, 01:28 PM	#30
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I saw it, naturally after I responded to your post above -- ah, well, I guess it just proves I've never mastered this "new math" stuff. I'm glad the (finally) came through with the update. I wonder if they were reading your growing frustration here, and that finally got them off the dime .... Whatever it was, I'm glad they finally got around to it.