Another new E Ink device: BEBOOK

[zelda_pinwheel]

the BEBOOK has nothing to do with Astak, as far as I know. but astak should soon be selling an e-ink device with far more features for a much lower price (unless something changes). i mentioned them in the context of "more is always better but this particular one doesn't seem to bring much to the table."

[WDecraene]

Huh. This device will only lead to more confusion in the "Which one should I buy" section. Glad I bought mine so MY fuses won't be blowing ...

[Gudy]

Originally Posted by axel77

And the BEBOOK page says it includes a paper user manual with it, thats so paradox...

Think, my friend. How do you get to the user manual on the device if you don't know how to use the device?

Originally Posted by pilotbob

So, from reading this site, a couple of noteable things:

1. It states you can install any TrueType font... so thats cool. But only 3 size levels.
2. It supports up to 4GB memory cards.
3. "Future" support for Mobireader. Of course, when is important?
4. It doesn't mention dictionary support.
5. It seems to have a page indicator.
6. Can you only turn the pages with the buttons on the left?
7. €329 ($508) seems like alot... $200 more than a Sony and basically the same features (or less) from some obscure Dutch company... at least obscure to me.

1. That's odd. The lBook firmware, which is a close derivative of the original Hanlin V3 firmware, offers 5 size levels.
3. Tentatively, end of May last I heard.
4. Nope, unless they do further tweaks to the firmware, there is no dictionary support.
5. Yup.
6. No. You can also use the "9" and "0" buttons.
7. It's a normal price for Europe. I haven't seen the V3 significantly cheaper anywhere in Europe, or in fact anywhere, full stop, when you factor in customs, import VAT, S&H, banking fees, etc. And with free worldwide shipping, the offer actually isn't bad if you're in Europe. For the USians, the offer admittedly sucks compared to, say, the Sony Reader, but then, you guys have toy money right now...

[kacir]

Originally Posted by Nate the great

Looks like the Hanlin V3 to me.

have a look at their list of supported file formats

Supported file formats: pdf, doc, txt, wolf, html, mp3, png, tiff, gif, jpg, bmp

*Definitely* rebranded Hanlin.

It looks just like this one
http://www.walkbook.net/en/index.html
Even the price is identical.

BeBook at least supports quite a few languages

Built-in menu language support: English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Chinese, Russian, Ukraine, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Bulgarian, Estonian, Polish

[axel77]

Originally Posted by Gudy

Think, my friend. How do you get to the user manual on the device if you don't know how to use the device?

Depends on how deep one thinks. Since you don't have "iLiad" in your device list, you can't know. If you buy an iLiad you get a DIN A4 paper with it which holds all necessary info you need to get to the user manual with all the details in the device.. I consider this a very smart idea.

[mores]

When I visit the website, I see a generic CRE LOADED page:

You have just successfully installed CRE Loaded Oscommerce version 6.2 Business to Business Edtion!

Login to your admin here with the username and password you set up during installation.


CRE Loaded B2B Version is the perfect application to power your e-Commerce websites. However, if you need features that only a Pro-level application can deliver, please take a look at all the powerful options our Pro Version adds. If you are looking to deploy a powerful Business to Business solution, our Pro B2B has added features to enhance sales and productivity.

Not very reassuring!

[yvanleterrible]

Originally Posted by HarryT

Is this an eInk device? The description says "It features a 6-inch reflective screen" - that, to me, suggests LCD.

I would agree with this too Harry.

And why do all these manufacturers put the friggin page turn buttons on the left side? Paper Book pages are turned with the right hand, don't they know or are they illiterate?

[MaggieScratch]

Awesome! The more devices, the better for us Mobile Readers!

[pilotbob]

Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

I would agree with this too Harry.

And why do all these manufacturers put the friggin page turn buttons on the left side? Paper Book pages are turned with the right hand, don't they know or are they illiterate?

Because you usually hold the book in your left hand at the spine so your thumb will fall generally where those buttons are... Makes perfect sense to me.

BOb

[spooky69]

I was expecting this to be a budget model as I looked at it, but it costs $500+? I'll pass.

[Dylrob]

Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

I would agree with this too Harry.

And why do all these manufacturers put the friggin page turn buttons on the left side? Paper Book pages are turned with the right hand, don't they know or are they illiterate?

Yes, but think about what hand you (and most people) use to hold a book. The idea is that you can hold and operate the device with one hand.

[Tom90deg]

True...I support all the more E-readers that get into the market, as the more that are made, the lower they can make the indivual parts for.

That being said, In order for a E-reader to really attract my attention, it's going to have to have something that sets it apart from the field, either by a color screen, kindle-style connectivity, or something like that. As it is, I see no real reason to get this reader over the Kindle or the Illiad or any other reader out there.

[yvanleterrible]

Originally Posted by Dylrob

Yes, but think about what hand you (and most people) use to hold a book. The idea is that you can hold and operate the device with one hand.

Yeah but try it flat on your back. You have a sony I see, so do I, and I can never use the thing single handed for more than a few minutes.
Ps. Wear a face shield in case.

[Gudy]

Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

Paper Book pages are turned with the right hand, don't they know or are they illiterate?

Funnily enough, my books all have left-handed page turning. So please remind me never to buy a used paper book from you. :-P

Seriously, though, as I said above, the device has two sets of page turning buttons.

[yvanleterrible]

Originally Posted by Gudy

Funnily enough, my books all have left-handed page turning. So please remind me never to buy a used paper book from you. :-P

Seriously, though, as I said above, the device has two sets of page turning buttons.

Oh! Is the second set of page turn buttons the lower big button on the right? On the sony, that button is for navigating and before our friend DiabloNL wrote that wonderful little script, it couldn't be used to turn pages. Shouldn't those page turn buttons be diametrically opposite the left ones instead?

The V6 prototype was a good take on ergonomy. That is the layout everybody should imitate. The buttons were to be programmable and as the device was turned upside down so could the text be rotated. Shame we didn't get to see that one.