Wake up BOOKEEN!!! and Smell the - Page 2

HarryT · 03-20-2009, 10:52 AM

There's certainly no "rule" that you have to own a device in order to comment on it. Comment on, Bob - I'm certainly interested to hear your opinions!

JSWolf · 03-20-2009, 10:57 AM

I even got PMed as to why I cared since I didn't have a Gen3 when all I did was post a link that was Google translated.

GeoffC · 03-20-2009, 11:22 AM

...and there was me thinking this was a 'free' discussion forum ....

(ps, note to self - must stay out of kindle/sony/writers/eReader etc threads)

Patricia · 03-20-2009, 01:31 PM

Hidari, this is an open discussion forum. Please understand that forum members may well have opinions on a variety of devices. We have no plans to restrict members' freedom in this respect. And I, for one, can't understand why you are being unpleasant towards other members.

Maggie May · 03-20-2009, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffC

Wake up guys, the Cybook is good as a reading device !!!!!

That's all I ever wanted from it ...... sheesh is no one happy ...... ?????

Yes GeoffC I'm very happy with my Cybook. All I wanted was to download, and read. Nothing else. However what would make it perfect for me would be if the delete button did it's job. But hey, I can live without that.

Slan
Mag.

JSWolf · 03-20-2009, 06:29 PM

No matter what this Pocketbook can do, it doesn't do the one thing people purchased the Gen3 for. It does not read Mobipocket format eBooks (with or without DRM).

Patricia · 03-20-2009, 06:36 PM

According to the Google translator, the device will read PDF, RTF, FB2, TXT, HTML, DJVU, CHM, PRC, EPUB, DOC.

It would be interesting to know what the PRC support is like; also how well it actually manages with PDFs.
I'm interested in reading a review of how well it functions in practice, before deciding whether it is an improvement on the Cybook.

Abelturd · 03-20-2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricia

According to the Google translator, the device will read PDF, RTF, FB2, TXT, HTML, DJVU, CHM, PRC, EPUB, DOC.

It would be interesting to know what the PRC support is like; also how well it actually manages with PDFs.
I'm interested in reading a review of how well it functions in practice, before deciding whether it is an improvement on the Cybook.

You can try the-ebook.org forums, pocket book has its own section there. Unfortunately, it's all in Russian and google translate sometimes has rough time translating it.

Patricia · 03-20-2009, 06:59 PM

Thanks, Abelturd. I'll try that.

igorsk · 03-21-2009, 10:10 PM

Here's a detailed review (in Russian): http://www.the-ebook.org/rus/?p=675

Greg Anos · 03-22-2009, 11:48 AM

Slightly off-topic (but close), I have been mulling on the lack of major upgrades on the CyBook, and have come to the following speculation. (And it's just that, a personal speculation).

The good people doing Openinkpot have commented on the space limitations of the Cybook in implementing OI. Add to that no major upgrades to CYbook, and this new semi-clone of Cybook that has all sort of extras that the Cybook doesn't....I wonder if the Cybook hasn't had a major upgrade to firmware because there is enough dedicated firmware memory for an upgrade? And this new semi-clone has more firmware memory, allowing all the extra bells and whistles we were expecting for the Cybook?

Just a speculation....

HarryT · 03-22-2009, 11:50 AM

Apparently, the CyBook which is now shipping has a faster processor and more RAM. It is conceivable that a firmware update would only operate on these new CyBooks.

GeoffC · 03-22-2009, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Apparently, the CyBook which is now shipping has a faster processor and more RAM. It is conceivable that a firmware update would only operate on these new CyBooks.

What we do not know is when the transition occurred ....

HarryT · 03-22-2009, 11:55 AM

Some time this year, it would appear. On the firmware of current CyBooks, the "About" screen shows the CPU speed. Those machines bought in January show "200MHz"; current CyBooks show "400MHz".

Greg Anos · 03-22-2009, 11:57 AM

But an upgrade would have to be able to retrofit to the earlier models. The PR would be terrible if you couldn't get all the new features on eariler Cybook builds.

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03-20-2009, 10:52 AM	#16
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,548 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	There's certainly no "rule" that you have to own a device in order to comment on it. Comment on, Bob - I'm certainly interested to hear your opinions!

03-20-2009, 10:57 AM	#17
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,792 Karma: 146391129 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I even got PMed as to why I cared since I didn't have a Gen3 when all I did was post a link that was Google translated.

03-20-2009, 11:22 AM	#18
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	...and there was me thinking this was a 'free' discussion forum .... (ps, note to self - must stay out of kindle/sony/writers/eReader etc threads)

03-20-2009, 01:31 PM	#19
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	Hidari, this is an open discussion forum. Please understand that forum members may well have opinions on a variety of devices. We have no plans to restrict members' freedom in this respect. And I, for one, can't understand why you are being unpleasant towards other members.

03-20-2009, 06:29 PM	#21
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,792 Karma: 146391129 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	No matter what this Pocketbook can do, it doesn't do the one thing people purchased the Gen3 for. It does not read Mobipocket format eBooks (with or without DRM).

03-20-2009, 06:36 PM	#22
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	According to the Google translator, the device will read PDF, RTF, FB2, TXT, HTML, DJVU, CHM, PRC, EPUB, DOC. It would be interesting to know what the PRC support is like; also how well it actually manages with PDFs. I'm interested in reading a review of how well it functions in practice, before deciding whether it is an improvement on the Cybook.

03-20-2009, 06:59 PM	#24
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	Thanks, Abelturd. I'll try that.

03-21-2009, 10:10 PM	#25
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	Here's a detailed review (in Russian): http://www.the-ebook.org/rus/?p=675

03-22-2009, 11:48 AM	#26
Greg Anos Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,530 Karma: 37057604 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Pocketbook	Slightly off-topic (but close), I have been mulling on the lack of major upgrades on the CyBook, and have come to the following speculation. (And it's just that, a personal speculation). The good people doing Openinkpot have commented on the space limitations of the Cybook in implementing OI. Add to that no major upgrades to CYbook, and this new semi-clone of Cybook that has all sort of extras that the Cybook doesn't....I wonder if the Cybook hasn't had a major upgrade to firmware because there is enough dedicated firmware memory for an upgrade? And this new semi-clone has more firmware memory, allowing all the extra bells and whistles we were expecting for the Cybook? Just a speculation....

03-22-2009, 11:50 AM	#27
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,548 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Apparently, the CyBook which is now shipping has a faster processor and more RAM. It is conceivable that a firmware update would only operate on these new CyBooks.

03-22-2009, 11:55 AM	#29
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,548 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Some time this year, it would appear. On the firmware of current CyBooks, the "About" screen shows the CPU speed. Those machines bought in January show "200MHz"; current CyBooks show "400MHz".

03-22-2009, 11:57 AM	#30
Greg Anos Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,530 Karma: 37057604 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Pocketbook	But an upgrade would have to be able to retrofit to the earlier models. The PR would be terrible if you couldn't get all the new features on eariler Cybook builds.