Gen3 New Firmware build 796 available for CyBook Gen3 - Page 9

Mikeyboards · 09-25-2008, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tompe

I think I noticed another new thing in the firmware. It is now possible to get out of a lookup with multiple hits without using the button on the side. Use the menu and select back. Press left to get out of the multiple hit menu. Use the menu to select back and you are back at the book.

I wonder if this behavior have always been there?

I have not yet updated to the newest firmware, so I can confirm that the series of button presses you're describing do work in the version just prior to 796. But I had not discovered that button sequence for escaping consistently (from the dictionary) that you described, so thank you!

I much prefer the method you described, rather than using the button along the left edge of the unit, because:

1) My right-hand fingers are already poised around the front button assembly, since that's what I just used to look up a definition.
2) My cover is not folded back, as a book light is clipped to its spine ("hinged" area, so-to-speak) at the top.
3) My black cover doesn't have enough of a cutaway above the left-edge buttons to allow easy access.
4) I have to use the little finger(nail) of my left hand to get in there and press the proper left-edge button effectively. This means I have to stop supporting the unit with my left hand, change my right hand's position to support the unit, etc., etc., and then change hand positions back again to resume reading. It's awkward and inefficient for me (though not for everyone, of course, each person having different positions, comfort levels, and habits).

So thanks again for what is to me a useful tip!

Pulp · 12-23-2008, 04:42 PM

As I shortly had 2 Cybooks in my hands, one with the 796 and one with the 820 firmware I can tell, that they dramatically decreased startuptime with this version.

With the same content the new firmware took 13 seconds less to boot - that is a speed-up of more than 25% on my Cybook - just thought i'd let you know.

bwaldron · 12-23-2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pulp

they dramatically increased startuptime with this version.

Your description sounds like they decreased startup time with 820 -- which sounds good to me!

Pulp · 12-24-2008, 08:34 AM

I think, I thought of the incredible speed

You're right ofc, speed increased / time decreased - a lot

DDHarriman · 12-24-2008, 10:34 AM

Outstanding good news, thanks for let us know!

Badandy · 12-24-2008, 04:19 PM

I timed my startup with about 25-30 books. It was 20 seconds flat.

Firmware build: 820

Manichean · 12-26-2008, 07:00 AM

Did you notice any new features in version 820? Or any other improvements?

EDIT: Forgot to say: Whee! Faster boot times! Very good news.

Cito · 01-01-2009, 05:23 PM

Where do you get a build 820? I find only build 796 on the Bookeen website.

ErwinOtten · 01-01-2009, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cito

Where do you get a build 820? I find only build 796 on the Bookeen website.

You don't. 796 is the officialy released update. 820 is only installed on the newest models.

Cito · 01-02-2009, 06:13 AM

In this case, the dramatically decreased startup time may also be caused by some hardware improvement in the new models. I hope the newest build will be made available as an update so we can check this out.

Halk · 01-02-2009, 03:27 PM

Is 820 an interim update, which is 'just' enhancements, but no new features? Or are there things implemented on it that we can reasonably expect to be included in Bookeen's new firmware, when released?

jutipiri · 01-12-2009, 03:57 AM

Hi, I have 2 cybook gen3, one with the 796 and other with de 820, and yes, the second one is faster, but I think is due to the new 400 Mhz samsung processor.

See you.
Toni.

mbovenka · 01-12-2009, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jutipiri

Hi, I have 2 cybook gen3, one with the 796 and other with de 820, and yes, the second one is faster, but I think is due to the new 400 Mhz samsung processor.

?? What 'new 400 MHz samsung processor'? AFAIK, all Cybooks are identical, except for the 512 vs. 64 MB internal flash in the newer models.

jutipiri · 01-12-2009, 05:51 AM

Hi again, in the web of bookeen there are this information:

Processor: Samsung® S3C2410 ARM920T 200MHz

When in the new cybook i go to advanced menu and select about with the new firmware i've information about processor, i don't remember the chipset, but the speed is 400Mhz.

If there are someone with the new firmware 820 please try it and post the result.

See you.
Toni.

TS-Rick · 01-12-2009, 05:34 PM

You are right.

Have a new (got it day before Christmas) cybook.
The about screen indicates s3c2440 400 MHz

Cheers,

Rick

12-23-2008, 04:42 PM	#122
Pulp Palm Addict Posts: 477 Karma: 1001951 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Cybook Gen3 [512mb, FW: 1.5]	As I shortly had 2 Cybooks in my hands, one with the 796 and one with the 820 firmware I can tell, that they dramatically decreased startuptime with this version. With the same content the new firmware took 13 seconds less to boot - that is a speed-up of more than 25% on my Cybook - just thought i'd let you know. Last edited by Pulp; 12-24-2008 at 08:37 AM.

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Pulp Palm Addict Posts: 477 Karma: 1001951 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Cybook Gen3 [512mb, FW: 1.5]	I think, I thought of the incredible speed You're right ofc, speed increased / time decreased - a lot

12-24-2008, 10:34 AM	#125
DDHarriman Guru Posts: 860 Karma: 4380 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Almada, Portugal Device: Cybook Gen3, Sony PRS 505, Kindle DXG and Samsung Galaxy Note	Outstanding good news, thanks for let us know!

12-24-2008, 04:19 PM	#126
Badandy Connoisseur Posts: 71 Karma: 13366 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Terminus Device: Kindle 3, iPhone	I timed my startup with about 25-30 books. It was 20 seconds flat. Firmware build: 820

12-26-2008, 07:00 AM	#127
Manichean Wizard Posts: 3,130 Karma: 91256 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Device: Cybook Gen3	Did you notice any new features in version 820? Or any other improvements? EDIT: Forgot to say: Whee! Faster boot times! Very good news.

01-01-2009, 05:23 PM	#128
Cito Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Cybook Gen 3	Where do you get a build 820? I find only build 796 on the Bookeen website.

01-02-2009, 06:13 AM	#130
Cito Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Cybook Gen 3	In this case, the dramatically decreased startup time may also be caused by some hardware improvement in the new models. I hope the newest build will be made available as an update so we can check this out.

01-02-2009, 03:27 PM	#131
Halk Fanatic Posts: 538 Karma: 469999 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Sony PRS-650 (PRS+ alpha - thanks Kartu!)	Is 820 an interim update, which is 'just' enhancements, but no new features? Or are there things implemented on it that we can reasonably expect to be included in Bookeen's new firmware, when released?

01-12-2009, 03:57 AM	#132
jutipiri Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2008 Device: cybook gen3	Hi, I have 2 cybook gen3, one with the 796 and other with de 820, and yes, the second one is faster, but I think is due to the new 400 Mhz samsung processor. See you. Toni.

01-12-2009, 05:51 AM	#134
jutipiri Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2008 Device: cybook gen3	Hi again, in the web of bookeen there are this information: Processor: Samsung® S3C2410 ARM920T 200MHz When in the new cybook i go to advanced menu and select about with the new firmware i've information about processor, i don't remember the chipset, but the speed is 400Mhz. If there are someone with the new firmware 820 please try it and post the result. See you. Toni.

01-12-2009, 05:34 PM	#135
TS-Rick Member Posts: 22 Karma: 20 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mass, USA Device: CyBook Gen3, iPhone, PRS-505 (Blue)	You are right. Have a new (got it day before Christmas) cybook. The about screen indicates s3c2440 400 MHz Cheers, Rick