Cybook Gen3 V1.1 (Build 685) upgrade finally available - Page 9

GeoffC · 05-15-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by delphidb96

Anyone who's completely dedicated to PDF *should* have Acrobat Pro - damn the cost. Me, I run across too many PDF ebooks to *not* have APro. Sometimes the added features of an application *do* warrant the added expense.

Derek

Still think over 600 euro is pricey ...

pilotbob · 05-15-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

Still think over 600 euro is pricey ...

The FoxIt PDF editor is $99. Adobe is NOT the only software that you can use on PDF files.

BOb

GeoffC · 05-15-2008, 01:36 PM

Still wonder if a PDF editor is necessary ?

Surely one can use the likes of Bookdesigner and Mobireader/creator , or am I missing something obvious here

kleykenb · 05-15-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by delphidb96

Get BookDesigner, use Adobe Acrobat Pro to export your PDFs as HTML or Word .doc and, running a Windows emulator, use BookDesigner to create a Mobi version. Everyone knows that these 6" models aren't the best for PDF files, and that the Cybook has "problems" with PDFs.

Derek

Derek,
Your comments are those of a fan-boy. This device does not do what it promises and your comment that everybody knows that PDF is broken may be true now but not when many bought the device. I was an early adopter AND the PDF reading was no problem till I upgraded. As for downgrading the firmware : I WOULD LOVE TO DO that, but I can't because Bookeen has not reacted to my request for the link - and may never ! You might feel that people that buy a Cybook Gen3 for PDF reading have therefor somehow forfeited any rights they may have for a satisfying device, or should find it normal that they now have to pay for expensive software and a lengthy procedure to work around the devices problems but I find your reasoning a tad failing.

DocGo · 05-15-2008, 02:19 PM

My Cybook's ability to read my medical PDF files also got broken/lost with the new firmware. These were files that I can read/open with the older firmware. I wish I can still downgrade to the older firmware.

kleykenb · 05-15-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DocGo

My Cybook's ability to read my medical PDF files also got broken/lost with the new firmware. These were files that I can read/open with the older firmware. I wish I can still downgrade to the older firmware.

If Bookeen ever sends me the link for the older firmware I'll post it.

kleykenb · 05-15-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfJulie

There are a few people here who installed the 538 firmware after they installed this latest firmware and had no problems whatsoever. This is a good recovery procedure - if you have the 538 firmware.

Can you give me the firmware ?

delphidb96 · 05-15-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

Still think over 600 euro is pricey ...

WOW! I always knew these tax schemes were a scam.

Derek

delphidb96 · 05-15-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kleykenb

Derek,
Your comments are those of a fan-boy. This device does not do what it promises and your comment that everybody knows that PDF is broken may be true now but not when many bought the device. I was an early adopter AND the PDF reading was no problem till I upgraded. As for downgrading the firmware : I WOULD LOVE TO DO that, but I can't because Bookeen has not reacted to my request for the link - and may never ! You might feel that people that buy a Cybook Gen3 for PDF reading have therefor somehow forfeited any rights they may have for a satisfying device, or should find it normal that they now have to pay for expensive software and a lengthy procedure to work around the devices problems but I find your reasoning a tad failing.

Ummm... Am I supposed to feel belittled? If so, you've certainly failed in your personal comments. Try again, please.

No, I do not believe PDF users have "forfeited" their rights by buying a Cybook; I'm just realistic enough and honest enough to admit - despite being a corporate officer of a company which sells them - that the Cybook Gen3 is not the best platform for reading PDFs nor does it appear that will improve for a while.

(And I have to ask, should a customer purchase from someone who cannot speak bad about the flaws in a product, or from someone who is honest about those flaws?)

Derek

delphidb96 · 05-15-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kleykenb

Can you give me the firmware ?

You could always ask me as I've got all the firmware files since 0.98. Can you accept a 9+MB zip file as an attachment?

No, you cannot post the file unless you get permission from Bookeen - but you can use it yourself.

Email me.

Derek

ProfJulie · 05-15-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kleykenb

Can you give me the firmware ?

I have sent you a private message.

tompe · 05-15-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by delphidb96

You could always ask me as I've got all the firmware files since 0.98. Can you accept a 9+MB zip file as an attachment?

No, you cannot post the file unless you get permission from Bookeen - but you can use it yourself.

Why not just post a link and if Bookeen ask you to remove it promise to to it the same day that they provide the source code for the GPL:ed parts of the Gen3.

HarryT · 05-15-2008, 03:22 PM

Because they ask us not to. Two "wrongs" don't make a "right".

tompe · 05-15-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Because they ask us not to. Two "wrongs" don't make a "right".

Why should you respect there wish when they do not respect other peoples wishes? Actually in this case it makes it right.

momghoti · 05-15-2008, 03:55 PM

I just tried to 'downgrade' to version 538. Unfortunately, my cybook does not seem to get far enough into the firmware to allow it to flash. I was afraid of that, since it gets stuck at the first screen. I have no idea what to try now!

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05-15-2008, 01:36 PM	#123
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	Still wonder if a PDF editor is necessary ? Surely one can use the likes of Bookdesigner and Mobireader/creator , or am I missing something obvious here

05-15-2008, 02:19 PM	#125
DocGo Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Bookeen Cybook Gen 3	My Cybook's ability to read my medical PDF files also got broken/lost with the new firmware. These were files that I can read/open with the older firmware. I wish I can still downgrade to the older firmware.

05-15-2008, 03:22 PM	#133
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Because they ask us not to. Two "wrongs" don't make a "right".

05-15-2008, 03:55 PM	#135
momghoti Zealot Posts: 121 Karma: 1000021 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hook, UK Device: Cybook Bookeen	I just tried to 'downgrade' to version 538. Unfortunately, my cybook does not seem to get far enough into the firmware to allow it to flash. I was afraid of that, since it gets stuck at the first screen. I have no idea what to try now!