Astak Mentor eBook readers with WiFi and Touchscreen (read-only)

[griffonwing]

Originally Posted by Robertb

Dear Griffonwing:

Most of my boardroom meetings end with me screaming and yelling: "Take that damned parrot out of here, give me all your valuables, and see my Jolly Roger taatooed on my backside". This seems to command attention and then we all break for discussions on Slate Blue.

Have a great weekend!!

Sounds to me like you anjoy a bit too much rum before meetings.

... or not enough!

[dodoflying]

Hello Robert, I find that there is a good price of EZ Reader in FRY's. Can I order this reader online or I have to go to the store to buy one? In addition, does EZ Reader can clearly show the meta type of PDF document? like the pic ect. I'm a student and I just want to ust eReader to read Text book and some novel. By the way, do you think I should wait for the Pocket PRO? When can I buy a Pocket PRO?

Sorry for so many questions.

[kacir]

Originally Posted by Robertb

... an update on the 6 inch Touchscreen Mentor Intrique!!
... (www.robertbEZ.blogspot.com)...

I am annoyed and disappointed to the extreme!
You see, I have already decided that when Pocket Pro comes out I am going to upgrade my Sony Reader. Unless, that is, the first hands-on reviews reveal some catastrophic flaw (Which I think is extremely unlikely).
So, here am I, satisfied with myself that I finally found the perfect device to replace my old generation e-ink screen. BAM! Here comes Robert with yet ANOTHER temptation ;-)

Originally Posted by Robertb

... So far, only 15 great people have signed up as regulars and I can use a little growth there.

I am one of the regulars, but I am not going to register to yet another site. I do leave comments on your blog sometimes.

[Jellby]

Originally Posted by Robertb

6. All those who have Mobipocket EZ Readers... you have a choice to make. You can either keep your device just as it is and not do the ADE firmware upgrade... or do the ADE upgrade and it will erase your Mobi DRM. Your Mobi Non-DRM will be fine... but you will lose access to your Mobi DRM books.

Please confirm. Mobi non-DRM and ADE DRM can work with the same firmware at the same time? Do you use Mobi reader code (without DRM) or do you write your own reader from scratch?

That could be good news for us Cybook users awaiting a new firmware that could support at least non-DRM Mobi and ePUB...

[kacir]

Originally Posted by Robertb

... Please use the name "Intrique" when referring to it ...

Is the picture of Intrique (under the name EB600 Cookie)?
Or is it manufactured under generic factory name Grace?
http://www.netronixinc.com/product_e-book.htm

Does it have Epson controller?
Will it have Glass substrate display or plastic?

[smithno]

Originally Posted by Robertb

It is believed the Intrique will have wireless also, either built-in or dongle. OH, and please become a regular on my blog. So far, only 15 great people have signed up as regulars and I can use a little growth there.

I read your blog at least once a week, but have not signed up as a follower. Google already knows too much about me!! I am sure there are many other lurkers...

[AJ Starr]

Originally Posted by smithno

I read your blog at least once a week, but have not signed up as a follower. Google already knows too much about me!! I am sure there are many other lurkers...

Ditto for me!!

Love your blog, Robertb, but I try to keep my identity from too many sites.

AJ

[Jeez2]

Originally Posted by Robertb

Dear Jeez2:

Make sure that you buy it on July 4 & 5 from FRY's Electronics. That will be the lowest price of the year on the 6 inch EZ Reader. We are giving FRY's a $30 rebate for those two days. Buy from FRYs.com if you need to do so. I am hoping that, with the rebate, the price may reach $219 or lower!

Hi Robert: If that is the price, I will be buying one for sure. Here's hoping. Thanks for the info

[Robertb]

Originally Posted by kacir

Is the picture of Intrique (under the name EB600 Cookie)?
Or is it manufactured under generic factory name Grace?
http://www.netronixinc.com/product_e-book.htm

Does it have Epson controller?
Will it have Glass substrate display or plastic?

Dear Kacir:

Only the 9.7 inch will have Flexi screen.

Intrique will have Epson Controller and MP3

Factory Name is Cookie BUT be aware that the protoype does NOT look like the generic Cookie Photos that are lying around. Those Cookie Photos were POSSIBLE design. The prototype does not look like the old Cookie photos. I will post when I have the chance. Remember, this is a prototype.

WHY would any factory name a unit a "Cookie"? What a shame. PLEASE call it Intrique. I was hoping nobody would ever know that Netronix called a great device the "Cookie".

[kacir]

Originally Posted by Robertb

Dear Kacir:

Only the 9.7 inch will have Flexi screen.

Intrique will have Epson Controller and MP3

Thank you for the info.

Originally Posted by Robertb

WHY would any factory name a unit a "Cookie"? What a shame. PLEASE call it Intrique. I was hoping nobody would ever know that Netronix called a great device the "Cookie".

Well, I do not care what they call it. I just want to see a picture ;-). You know, they say a picture is worth thousand fancy names.
You will not be able to put the genie back into the bottle, especially because Netronix has the name on its products page.
"cookie" is an English word, so it might have certain appeal in Asian market.

On the other hand, why would a manufacturer call their device a name that consists of FIVE words. And most of those words are frequently used words that you can find in a dictionary and millions of pages. Words like "pro" "pocket" "reader". ;-))
Not that I personally care what the device is called. When *I* own it, it will be referred to as Reader. The name is only important when you look for a new customer and you do not have persuade *me* about relative merits of various devices using fancy names. I look for technical specifications, design features.

In my humble opinion, the best name is something that is an unique word, so when somebody looks it up using internet search engine they come up with the only reference and that is YOUR device. Inventing a really, really, good name for your product is very difficult. Almost black magic. Intel has paid million dollars for name "pentium" when they lost a case and other manufacturers were allowed to call their processor [something]486 and Intel did not want to use 586 as part of the name for new processor.

[griffonwing]

Look how popular IKEA is, and every item they sell has its own proper noun. Like Gerald, or Veronica.

"Astak announced it's new 5" reader in the EZ Reader line. Presenting, the new EZReader Harvey! "

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by griffonwing

Look how popular IKEA is, and every item they sell has its own proper noun. Like Gerald, or Veronica.

"Astak announced it's new 5" reader in the EZ Reader line. Presenting, the new EZReader Harvey! "

Hmm, here the IKEA stuff names are generally Swedish... Or I assume they're Swedish, considering IKEA is Swedish and the words look weird

[griffonwing]

Actually, I've never been. I only received the information from a reputable source (Stephen Fry on Q.I.) so I assume they had possibly translated the names.

Which only goes to show... *Always Double-Check Before You Post!*

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by griffonwing

Actually, I've never been. I only received the information from a reputable source (Stephen Fry on Q.I.) so I assume they had possibly translated the names.

Which only goes to show... *Always Double-Check Before You Post!*

Just checked the American IKEA site: Swedish names here too

(and I've so much of Ivar, it's not even funny anymore!)

[griffonwing]

I suppose the point was still made (even though the names were off). Naming each one.

Even so, I'm glad Astak didn't name the 5" device "Junior".