Cybook ordering - Page 3

iamcanadian · 10-22-2007, 07:16 PM

Wow, that's really not all that bad.

I think it would be cool if the guys at bookeen could make an option to flash every X pages. I think flashing every 100 pages would be nice.

Barcey · 10-22-2007, 07:23 PM

Yes maybe they could add a menu/button option to fully refresh the screen. Or maybe a mercury switch sensor so you can turn it upside down and shake it like an etch a sketch. :-)

Seriously it's nice that they're trying new options.

JSWolf · 10-22-2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by delphidb96

I managed to get most of the way through the current book I'm reading, call it 85% or about 1,200 page-flips, and I thought I'd post some shots of the level of ghosting present when you turn off 'flashing' between page-flips.

As you can see, it's noticeable, but not all that unpleasant or irritating.

Derek

It's not too bad if you are not in a low lighting situation. But if you are, the ghosting will be in the way.

delphidb96 · 10-23-2007, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

It's not too bad if you are not in a low lighting situation. But if you are, the ghosting will be in the way.

Not really, Jon... I've been reading with either a single 21W cfl light in my room, or the XtraFlex Duo with just one light on and it's been quite readable. Of course, I have to point out that in low-light situations I *MUST* switch to my reading prescription glasses. [Sigh] The joys of getting older!

And for those who are interested, I've left the Cybook on around the clock for the past 24 hours and 21 minutes, of which time over 16 hours has been spent reading (Remember, I was reading fast in order to get as many page-flips as possible to get the full ghosting effect.). I did this after giving the Cybook a charge to 100%. As of 10:26PM this evening, I'm down to 80% charge.

Derek

rjnagle · 10-23-2007, 07:35 PM

i find utterly incredible that the forthcoming version does not support bookmarks.

I use bookmarks/annotations feature on mobipocket on my axim x51v. Examples: recipe books (bookmark the recipes I want to save, bookmark certain passages for an essay I want to write. Also, in classrooms and book clubs, you need to mark several passages.

seriously i don't have a problem with delaying the implementation of certain features (to perfect core features). But this seems like an odd feature to delay until later.

Nate the great · 10-23-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rjnagle

i find utterly incredible that the forthcoming version does not support bookmarks.

I use bookmarks/annotations feature on mobipocket on my axim x51v. Examples: recipe books (bookmark the recipes I want to save, bookmark certain passages for an essay I want to write. Also, in classrooms and book clubs, you need to mark several passages.

seriously i don't have a problem with delaying the implementation of certain features (to perfect core features). But this seems like an odd feature to delay until later.

Whether or not you can have bookmarks in a Mobipocket book is beyond the control of Bookeen. They did not write the Mobipocket Reader software. Mobipocket did.

tompe · 10-23-2007, 07:57 PM

You mean it is the Mobipocket Reader that is used for html files or for pdf files?

rjnagle · 10-23-2007, 09:32 PM

Nate, you don't know what you're talking about.

Mobipocket software (at least the version I have) includes "Add Bookmark" and "Annotations" on the main reader menu.

I don't expect cybook to implement EVERY feature in Mobipocket, but this one seems to be a core function. I originally thought Derek was kidding, but after looking at the video and reading the blog comments, it seems that bookmarks aren't in the firmware Derek had. But the bookeen people say it will be in the final release.

https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?bl...32340977317970

Nate the great · 10-23-2007, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rjnagle

Nate, you don't know what you're talking about.

Mobipocket software (at least the version I have) includes "Add Bookmark" and "Annotations" on the main reader menu.

I don't expect cybook to implement EVERY feature in Mobipocket, but this one seems to be a core function. I originally thought Derek was kidding, but after looking at the video and reading the blog comments, it seems that bookmarks aren't in the firmware Derek had. But the bookeen people say it will be in the final release.

https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?bl...32340977317970

But does it implement it in the Java version that runs on the Iliad and I assume the Cybook? I thought I heard that it does not.

If I am wrong, my apologies. I misremembered some information.

HarryT · 10-24-2007, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate the great

But does it implement it in the Java version that runs on the Iliad and I assume the Cybook? I thought I heard that it does not.

If I am wrong, my apologies. I misremembered some information.

You are correct. No bookmarks on the iLiad Mobi reader.

penty · 10-24-2007, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate the great

But does it implement it in the Java version that runs on the Iliad and I assume the Cybook? I thought I heard that it does not.

If I am wrong, my apologies. I misremembered some information.

Bookeen does not run Mobipocket's software on the Cybook. It's their own reader from the ground up.

JSWolf · 10-24-2007, 05:47 PM

Bookeen wrote the Mobipocket reader? So how did they get the info on the DRM and format info?

DaleDe · 10-24-2007, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by penty

Bookeen does not rut Mobipocket's software on the Cybook. It's their own reader from the ground up.

Do you have any specs on this reader?
Does it have pagination?
Does it show total page count?
Does it support bookmarks?
Does it support links with a back button?
How many font sizes?
How many fonts?
Image capability?
zoom?
anything else?

iamcanadian · 10-24-2007, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Bookeen wrote the Mobipocket reader? So how did they get the info on the DRM and format info?

I would imagine that Bookeen's reader software supports all these formats by using plugins.

Mp3 players support DRM WMA files without having separate software for reading them. All they need is a plugin.

penty · 10-24-2007, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaleDe

Do you have any specs on this reader?
Does it have pagination?
Does it show total page count?
Does it support bookmarks?
Does it support links with a back button?
How many font sizes?
How many fonts?
Image capability?
zoom?
anything else?

If you read any of the information that Derek or I have posted all that is answered. But in brief.

1. What is pagination?
2. yes, keep in mind it changed based on Font Size
3. One bookmark only at the place you exited the book.
4. Simple HTML only at this time, no links. This will improve after the initial release.
5. Currently 9
6. Ships with 9, you can add your own.
7. Yes.
8. only in PDFs.

10-22-2007, 07:16 PM	#31
iamcanadian Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: Kobo Aura	Wow, that's really not all that bad. I think it would be cool if the guys at bookeen could make an option to flash every X pages. I think flashing every 100 pages would be nice. Last edited by iamcanadian; 10-22-2007 at 07:20 PM.

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10-22-2007, 07:23 PM	#32
Barcey Wizard Posts: 1,531 Karma: 8059866 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Device: Kobo H2O / Aura HD / Glo / iPad3	Yes maybe they could add a menu/button option to fully refresh the screen. Or maybe a mercury switch sensor so you can turn it upside down and shake it like an etch a sketch. :-) Seriously it's nice that they're trying new options.

10-23-2007, 07:35 PM	#35
rjnagle Zealot Posts: 126 Karma: 2167 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Device: ipad 1, Nook Simple Touch, Kindle 3, ebookwise 1150	i find utterly incredible that the forthcoming version does not support bookmarks. I use bookmarks/annotations feature on mobipocket on my axim x51v. Examples: recipe books (bookmark the recipes I want to save, bookmark certain passages for an essay I want to write. Also, in classrooms and book clubs, you need to mark several passages. seriously i don't have a problem with delaying the implementation of certain features (to perfect core features). But this seems like an odd feature to delay until later.

10-23-2007, 07:57 PM	#37
tompe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,452 Karma: 7185064 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Linköpng, Sweden Device: Kindle Voyage, Nexus 5, Kindle PW	You mean it is the Mobipocket Reader that is used for html files or for pdf files?

10-23-2007, 09:32 PM	#38
rjnagle Zealot Posts: 126 Karma: 2167 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Device: ipad 1, Nook Simple Touch, Kindle 3, ebookwise 1150	Nate, you don't know what you're talking about. Mobipocket software (at least the version I have) includes "Add Bookmark" and "Annotations" on the main reader menu. I don't expect cybook to implement EVERY feature in Mobipocket, but this one seems to be a core function. I originally thought Derek was kidding, but after looking at the video and reading the blog comments, it seems that bookmarks aren't in the firmware Derek had. But the bookeen people say it will be in the final release. https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?bl...32340977317970

10-24-2007, 05:47 PM	#42
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,782 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Bookeen wrote the Mobipocket reader? So how did they get the info on the DRM and format info?