ECTACO E-Book Reader Burgundy jetBook-Lite

ltucci1924 · 08-07-2010, 08:08 AM

ECTACO E-Book Reader Burgundy jetBook-Lite 69.99 at newegg.com
At this price I had to get one. lol

smithno · 08-07-2010, 09:05 AM

If I didn't already have 2, I'd be all over that. Come to think of it, I may "need" another spare...

GhostHawk · 08-07-2010, 10:20 AM

I'm thinking its time to switch my wife from a Jetbook to a Lite.
Battery life has been getting a bit short on hers lately.

Heck at that price I might have to buy 2.

Edit, at that price I can't afford not to buy 2, so I did.

GhostHawk · 08-07-2010, 03:05 PM

PS they had it in white at the same price also, got one of each.
Then it was off to Thomas Distributing for another energizer charger and batterys.

PodPeople · 08-07-2010, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ltucci1924

ECTACO E-Book Reader Burgundy jetBook-Lite 69.99 at newegg.com
At this price I had to get one. lol

Their white Jetbook Lites are also $69.99.

Lady Fitzgerald · 08-07-2010, 03:10 PM

Cool. Different color e-books to match all my outfits.

Kris777 · 08-07-2010, 06:45 PM

I just purchased 2 red and 1 white unit for X-mas gifts... $69 with Adobe DRM support sounds like a great deal!

GA Russell · 08-07-2010, 09:27 PM

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new record!

PS - For history's sake, let the record show that the deal is $69.99 plus $1.99 shipping!

I also see that the case's price has been lowered to $19.99 plus $2.99 shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...Lite&x=17&y=29

smallhagrid · 08-07-2010, 10:59 PM

Burgundy is already sold out !
White ? Urp.
***********************
When I see a recent item whose price on a popular site has been reduced MORE than 50% it makes me wonder...:
Is the manufacturer in serious trouble ?
Is there some reason it will soon be discontinued ?
Maybe an earth-shaking development which makes this thing truly obsolete ?
Some other reason NOT to buy it even though it is outstandingly cheap ?

I am leary because right now I have an Augen TheBook and a dead Jetbook.
Spending the $70 is OK with me - but if it is this cheap NOW - what happens next ?
Could it be that Android MIDs have scared these people into a panic ?

And - there's no more non-Lite Jetbooks at Newegg at all - 100% gone, I wonder why ?

mark

MR. Pockets · 08-08-2010, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallhagrid

And - there's no more non-Lite Jetbooks at Newegg at all - 100% gone, I wonder why ?
mark

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16858723001

The rest of your post is very interesting. Maybe Ectaco or Newegg are lowering prices due to the new Kindles?

GhostHawk · 08-08-2010, 12:39 AM

Couple of possible scenarios.

A Jetbook Mini is coming out in the next 2 -4 weeks in a riot of colors at a lower price.
White and burgandy have been their slowest movers so better to sell them for cost or near cost now than to be unable to sell them later.

B Ectaco has made enough off the lite so they can afford to sell it for closer to cost.
Investment has been paid off, anything they make now is gravy.

C With the new kindle trying to push into the low price spot they decided to spike their guns.

D All of the above.

I'm guessing D myself.

Kris777 · 08-08-2010, 01:07 AM

White is SOLD OUT too.
Bookeen Cybook Opus E-Book Reader and ASTAK for $99.99 is another record.

smallhagrid · 08-08-2010, 05:13 PM

Interesting indeed - that was not to be found when I searched on 'Jetbook' last night - covers, Lite models, and that was all at that time...

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR. Pockets

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16858723001

The rest of your post is very interesting. Maybe Ectaco or Newegg are lowering prices due to the new Kindles?

Also interesting how the JB models are now $125 vs those other 2 mentioned above AND the Foxit eSlick also for $99.
It may be a newcomer but I would still lean towards a Foxit product after using their great software vs. experiencing Ectaco's rotten support (and having a dead JB right now...).

Best Wishes,

mark

Ken Maltby · 08-08-2010, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallhagrid

Interesting indeed - that was not to be found when I searched on 'Jetbook' last night - covers, Lite models, and that was all at that time...

Also interesting how the JB models are now $125 vs those other 2 mentioned above AND the Foxit eSlick also for $99.
It may be a newcomer but I would still lean towards a Foxit product after using their great software vs. experiencing Ectaco's rotten support (and having a dead JB right now...).

Best Wishes,

mark

You might want to check the "News" forum about the eSlick.

Luck;
Ken

bill_mchale · 08-09-2010, 03:08 PM

Alas, it looks like all the cheap ones are gone. I need a new reader too; my current jetbook, after almost two years is starting to fall apart (The plastic is cracking... I lost the number 9 button at the airport on Friday Night).

Oh well, the hunt for a new reader is on.

--
Bill

08-07-2010, 08:08 AM	#1
ltucci1924 Member Posts: 24 Karma: 90 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SOUTH PHILA PA Device: JETBOOK MINI RB	ECTACO E-Book Reader Burgundy jetBook-Lite 69.99 ECTACO E-Book Reader Burgundy jetBook-Lite 69.99 at newegg.com At this price I had to get one. lol Last edited by ltucci1924; 08-07-2010 at 01:48 PM.

08-07-2010, 10:20 AM	#3
GhostHawk Data Privateer! Posts: 586 Karma: 62887 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fargo ND Device: Ectaco Jetbook& Jetbook Lite	I'm thinking its time to switch my wife from a Jetbook to a Lite. Battery life has been getting a bit short on hers lately. Heck at that price I might have to buy 2. Edit, at that price I can't afford not to buy 2, so I did. Last edited by GhostHawk; 08-07-2010 at 12:23 PM.

08-07-2010, 09:27 PM	#8
GA Russell Ticats/Als, Riders/Lions Posts: 7,717 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new record! PS - For history's sake, let the record show that the deal is $69.99 plus $1.99 shipping! I also see that the case's price has been lowered to $19.99 plus $2.99 shipping. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...Lite&x=17&y=29 Last edited by GA Russell; 08-07-2010 at 09:35 PM.

08-07-2010, 10:59 PM	#9
smallhagrid Hillbilly Posts: 189 Karma: 132498 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vermont Device: EZReader	Burgundy is already sold out ! White ? Urp. *********************** When I see a recent item whose price on a popular site has been reduced MORE than 50% it makes me wonder...: Is the manufacturer in serious trouble ? Is there some reason it will soon be discontinued ? Maybe an earth-shaking development which makes this thing truly obsolete ? Some other reason NOT to buy it even though it is outstandingly cheap ? I am leary because right now I have an Augen TheBook and a dead Jetbook. Spending the $70 is OK with me - but if it is this cheap NOW - what happens next ? Could it be that Android MIDs have scared these people into a panic ? And - there's no more non-Lite Jetbooks at Newegg at all - 100% gone, I wonder why ? mark Last edited by smallhagrid; 08-07-2010 at 11:08 PM. Reason: new info just found...

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GhostHawk Data Privateer! Posts: 586 Karma: 62887 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fargo ND Device: Ectaco Jetbook& Jetbook Lite	Couple of possible scenarios. A Jetbook Mini is coming out in the next 2 -4 weeks in a riot of colors at a lower price. White and burgandy have been their slowest movers so better to sell them for cost or near cost now than to be unable to sell them later. B Ectaco has made enough off the lite so they can afford to sell it for closer to cost. Investment has been paid off, anything they make now is gravy. C With the new kindle trying to push into the low price spot they decided to spike their guns. D All of the above. I'm guessing D myself.

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08-09-2010, 03:08 PM	#15
bill_mchale Wizard Posts: 1,451 Karma: 1550000 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Maryland, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch, HPC Evo 4G LTE	Alas, it looks like all the cheap ones are gone. I need a new reader too; my current jetbook, after almost two years is starting to fall apart (The plastic is cracking... I lost the number 9 button at the airport on Friday Night). Oh well, the hunt for a new reader is on. -- Bill