Jetbook with New Formats Now at Bed Bath and Beyond - Page 2

Lady Blue · 04-15-2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Jordan

But o' course... why would any man actually shop in THAT store? Unless, of course, they were buying a skillet for the little woman...

Yeh, to bonk the little man over the head with . . .

Steven Lyle Jordan · 04-15-2009, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady Blue

Yeh, to bonk the little man over the head with . . .

Hmm... I felt that from here...

vivaldirules · 04-15-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rimka

So I'm assuming that this is included in the "beyond" part of their name, though I guess you could also read in bed!

No kidding! This seems really very weird to me. I go to BB&B to buy things cheap kitchen stuff, linens, towels, trash cans, etc. Why in the world they're going to sell ebook readers that sell for hundreds of dollars is way beyond me.

Nita · 04-15-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady Blue

Yeh, to bonk the little man over the head with . . .

it would be a big surprise but not a perfect present for him

so, it's better to buy Jetbook there

would save many heads

elsussman · 04-15-2009, 09:24 AM

a stupid question .... does this mean that the jetbook supports drm'd mobi ie books that you would buy at fictionwise...etc??

Nita · 04-15-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

No kidding! This seems really very weird to me. I go to BB&B to buy things cheap kitchen stuff, linens, towels, trash cans, etc. Why in the world they're going to sell ebook readers that sell for hundreds of dollars is way beyond me.

they sell it in Electonic section among other digital stuff with the same price range

pilotbob · 04-15-2009, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

I go to BB&B to buy things cheap kitchen stuff, linens, towels, trash cans, etc.

Really, I always thought of BB&B a boutique store with HIGHER prices. Walmart and Target beat their prices all the time. You would go to BB&B for less ordinary things that you might not find at Walmart, et al.

BOb

exvaxman · 04-15-2009, 11:24 AM

I only go into BB&B with the 20% off coupons due to their prices. They sometimes have real deals on discontinued/out of box stuff however.

I already have my jetbook (last year, newegg $200 sale). Like it far better than the Sony's I have had.

vivaldirules · 04-15-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Nita

they sell it in Electonic section among other digital stuff with the same price range

Really? I've never noticed such a section. I guess I'll have to look some day.

JSWolf · 04-15-2009, 12:32 PM

Thing is, the pres release does not mention the lack of DRM support. And this is going to piss off a lot of customers who buy a Jetbook to read library eBooks or romance, or whatever that has DRM. They need to spell this out up front.

JSWolf · 04-15-2009, 12:35 PM

Shipping is a killer. It's at least $19.99.

DixieGal · 04-15-2009, 12:44 PM

You boys just don't get it. BBBeyond is where brides register for wedding gifts. So now they can register for 2 ebook readers - his and hers. Fabulous idea! Reason: Many couples already either live together or have their own houses/apartments. The last thing they need is more towels after they combine households. For me, it is always a challenge to find something for them that they don't already have.

At work, for instance, take up $25 from 10 people, and you buy an ebook "from the gang."

JSWolf · 04-15-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

You boys just don't get it. BBBeyond is where brides register for wedding gifts. So now they can register for 2 ebook readers - his and hers. Fabulous idea! Reason: Many couples already either live together or have their own houses/apartments. The last thing they need is more towels after they combine households. For me, it is always a challenge to find something for them that they don't already have.

At work, for instance, take up $25 from 10 people, and you buy an ebook "from the gang."

Then they will try to purchase some eBooks with DRM and find it doesn't work.

DixieGal · 04-15-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Then they will try to purchase some eBooks with DRM and find it doesn't work.

They would just have to wait in line outside my cubicle, just like everyone else, and I'll help them when their turn comes up. I've just got to get me one of those "Take A Number" machines for the ol' cube.

HarryT · 04-15-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kris777

yes, this information was posted on Ectaco website today:
http://www.ectaco.com/news/7285/

New formats for the ECTACO jetBook put it in the lead as the world’s most versatile handheld e-book reader

I'm not at all convinced of the truth of that statement. I believe that the BeBook supports all the formats that the Jetbook does, and perhaps more besides.

04-15-2009, 12:44 PM	#27
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	You boys just don't get it. BBBeyond is where brides register for wedding gifts. So now they can register for 2 ebook readers - his and hers. Fabulous idea! Reason: Many couples already either live together or have their own houses/apartments. The last thing they need is more towels after they combine households. For me, it is always a challenge to find something for them that they don't already have. At work, for instance, take up $25 from 10 people, and you buy an ebook "from the gang." Last edited by DixieGal; 04-15-2009 at 12:47 PM.

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elsussman Connoisseur Posts: 62 Karma: 1223962 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: kindle paperwhite, kindle voyage and android kindle app	a stupid question .... does this mean that the jetbook supports drm'd mobi ie books that you would buy at fictionwise...etc??

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exvaxman Connoisseur Posts: 66 Karma: 38 Join Date: Mar 2006	I only go into BB&B with the 20% off coupons due to their prices. They sometimes have real deals on discontinued/out of box stuff however. I already have my jetbook (last year, newegg $200 sale). Like it far better than the Sony's I have had.

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,029 Karma: 144284074 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Shipping is a killer. It's at least $19.99.