64 MB ebw1150

cyan · 11-18-2008, 06:47 PM

When did they release an ebw1150 with 64 MB of built in storage?

zelda_pinwheel · 11-18-2008, 06:49 PM

not built in ; it's a memory card.

DaleDe · 11-18-2008, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

not built in ; it's a memory card.

Evidently not based on the latest offerings and sale prices at ebookwise. They seem to have one with 64Meg built in. Unfortunately using a card replaces the built in memory so you can't add on more memory, just replace whats there. It may be that the internal software can take advantage of the internal memory however, permitting more resources to be available, but I am not sure.

Perhaps they are adding more built in memory in anticipation of running out of SMC memory card.

Dale

zelda_pinwheel · 11-18-2008, 07:11 PM

hey, that's good news actually, if only because it means they're still working on the eb1150. with a little luck we'll have more good news.

Seabound · 11-18-2008, 09:39 PM

Yeah, I think it's good news, too. I think it also indicates something positive about sales of the 1150. I just checked the eBookwise site, and they have the 1150 with 64 MB internal memory on sale for $115.95 with free USA ground shipping.

nrapallo · 11-19-2008, 12:54 AM

I think the new 64MB internal memory will only be used to store ebooks and not be available to the hardware.

While it does look like things are moving forward (i.e. the internal 8MB flash being replaced with 64MB internal memory), I hope they could upgrade the 4MB RAM on the EBW1150. This amount of RAM is still far too limiting for "surfing the internet" and large ebooks with many hyperlinks.

The REB 1200 has 8MB RAM and that seems sufficient.

And when is that ETI e-ink prototype going to see the light of day ...

cyan · 11-19-2008, 01:47 AM

I don't know if it means they are still working on it. The new memory may have the same pin outs and size as the old memory making it a simple replacement.

zelda_pinwheel · 11-19-2008, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nrapallo

While it does look like things are moving forward (i.e. the internal 8MB flash being replaced with 64MB internal memory), I hope they could upgrade the 4MB RAM on the EBW1150. This amount of RAM is still far too limiting for "surfing the internet" and large ebooks with many hyperlinks.

The REB 1200 has 8MB RAM and that seems sufficient.

And when is that ETI e-ink prototype going to see the light of day ...

YEAH !!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyan

I don't know if it means they are still working on it. The new memory may have the same pin outs and size as the old memory making it a simple replacement.

well, but they took the trouble of replacing it. i agree, they probably didn't have much in the way of developping to do for this mod, but they could have just left the eb1150 alone completely. so this could be a sign of other projects we'll soon hear about... fingers crossed !

derrell · 11-28-2008, 12:13 AM

I was curious and sent an email to ebookwise support asking about the new 64 meg internal memory model below is the reply that I got.

Quote:

Hi,

The device does not have 64 MB internal memory. *The internal memory
is
only 8 MB. *The device with 64 MB comes with a 64 MB Smartmedia memory
card already inserted into the memory card slot.

This 64 MB card can be swapped out for a second card. *That is -- you
can own two memory cards and swap them in and out as needed.

This site sells the cards:
http://www.memorysuppliers.com/smartmedia1.html

Remember, only the "SmartMedia" type of memory card will work -- other
cards will not. *You can tell a SmartMedia card by the particular
pattern of metal contacts, as in this picture:
http://www.olympus.fr/consumer/image...artMedia_m.jpg

Please note: *Whenever removing or inserting a memory card in the
device, be sure the device's power is turned off.

Thanks!

Best Regards,

Dave
eBookwise Support Team

After receiving this answer I took a quick screen shot of the portion of the page showing the upgraded memory device and sent that along with the link to the ebookwise page where it is and asked if the site advertisement was incorrect. Haven't heard back from them yet. I'll post the answer here when I do.

nrapallo · 11-28-2008, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derrell

I was curious and sent an email to ebookwise support asking about the new 64 meg internal memory model below is the reply that I got.

After receiving this answer I took a quick screen shot of the portion of the page showing the upgraded memory device and sent that along with the link to the ebookwise page where it is and asked if the site advertisement was incorrect. Haven't heard back from them yet. I'll post the answer here when I do.

Huh?

I guess the Marketing Guys haven't told the Support Guys, or maybe the Marketing Guys are being too creative for their own sake and the Supoort Guys are right. Shudder to think that!!!

I don't know, I'm with you, I look at the 64MB internal picture and the link to the different price structures and think this is a new model.

Lago · 11-28-2008, 12:41 AM

i inquired about this upgrade when i was getting my 1150 replaced, and was told that they ARE upgrading new units now, but that a swap option was not yet available. otherwise i would have paid the extra then and there.

they DO exist..

zelda_pinwheel · 11-28-2008, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nrapallo

I guess the Marketing Guys haven't told the Support Guys...

classic...

derrell · 11-30-2008, 02:06 AM

Got the reply today from ebookwise and they do have devices with the 64 meg iternal memory. Below is the reply.

Quote:

Hi,

Sorry about that. *Dave had it wrong. *The ad you were looking at is
correct.

Best Regards,

Simon
eBookwise Support Team

derrell · 12-01-2008, 08:16 PM

After getting an answer about the 64 meg internal memory of the advertised eb-1150 I also asked if it had a smart card slot. According to the rep who answered the reader has the 64 meg internal memory and a smart card slot. While only one or the other can be used that does make it a little more versatile.

In the same email they also said that ebookwise had no current plans for a new reader.

Guess I'll quit pestering them now for awhile.

robyn777 · 12-22-2008, 02:41 PM

I am trying to decide between the 64mb internal and the 128mb flashcard both are on sale!
I already have an 1150 with a 64mb smart card but the screen got scratched up and I'm looking to get a second one.

If anyone knows how to get scratches off the screen that would help too

11-18-2008, 06:47 PM	#1
cyan Connoisseur Posts: 50 Karma: 479297 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Device: PRS-505, kindle, android	64 MB ebw1150 When did they release an ebw1150 with 64 MB of built in storage?

12-22-2008, 02:41 PM	#15
robyn777 Member Posts: 13 Karma: 450 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SCal Device: ebookwise 1150 & eslick	Has anyone tried the 64mb internal one yet? I am trying to decide between the 64mb internal and the 128mb flashcard both are on sale! I already have an 1150 with a 64mb smart card but the screen got scratched up and I'm looking to get a second one. If anyone knows how to get scratches off the screen that would help too

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zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	not built in ; it's a memory card.

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zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	hey, that's good news actually, if only because it means they're still working on the eb1150. with a little luck we'll have more good news.

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Seabound Steerage Class Posts: 711 Karma: 505995 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest, USA Device: Won't fit here anymore, see sig for a list of liseuses.	Yeah, I think it's good news, too. I think it also indicates something positive about sales of the 1150. I just checked the eBookwise site, and they have the 1150 with 64 MB internal memory on sale for $115.95 with free USA ground shipping.

11-19-2008, 12:54 AM	#6
nrapallo GuteBook/Mobi2IMP Creator Posts: 2,958 Karma: 2530691 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: REB1200 EBW1150 Device: T1 NSTG iLiad_v2 NC Device: Asus_TF Next1 WPDN	I think the new 64MB internal memory will only be used to store ebooks and not be available to the hardware. While it does look like things are moving forward (i.e. the internal 8MB flash being replaced with 64MB internal memory), I hope they could upgrade the 4MB RAM on the EBW1150. This amount of RAM is still far too limiting for "surfing the internet" and large ebooks with many hyperlinks. The REB 1200 has 8MB RAM and that seems sufficient. And when is that ETI e-ink prototype going to see the light of day ...

11-19-2008, 01:47 AM	#7
cyan Connoisseur Posts: 50 Karma: 479297 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Device: PRS-505, kindle, android	I don't know if it means they are still working on it. The new memory may have the same pin outs and size as the old memory making it a simple replacement.

11-28-2008, 12:41 AM	#11
Lago Connoisseur Posts: 82 Karma: 104 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York/Vermont Device: Ebookwise 1150, REB1200, PRS-600	i inquired about this upgrade when i was getting my 1150 replaced, and was told that they ARE upgrading new units now, but that a swap option was not yet available. otherwise i would have paid the extra then and there. they DO exist..

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derrell Jack O' Apes Posts: 227 Karma: 1939 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Device: Ebookwise 1150, Nokia N810, EZ-Reader, HTC Droid Incredible, Archos 70	After getting an answer about the 64 meg internal memory of the advertised eb-1150 I also asked if it had a smart card slot. According to the rep who answered the reader has the 64 meg internal memory and a smart card slot. While only one or the other can be used that does make it a little more versatile. In the same email they also said that ebookwise had no current plans for a new reader. Guess I'll quit pestering them now for awhile.