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Old 10-27-2009, 06:47 PM   #31
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Hell I don't want to have to reboot my computer everytime I try to use the USB connection... ugh, now I don't know whether to get an Astak reader or not. Glad I'm not in a hurry to buy anything.
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I work for Astak and I always caution everyone that I may be biased.

HOWEVER... using either the USB cable or a good card reader/writer... the eBook is into the device as fast as you can drag and drop. We have not seen any problem at all and this comment is news to me.

Look, the Pocket PRO gives you 8 level grey scale, Adobe Digital Editions with pdf reflow, 20 formats (nobody else is even close), 20 languages, Text-To-Speech, a user-replaceable rechargeable battery, hyperlinks, an improved bookmarking system, a true Search Function, 16GB SD card slot, and the speed of the Epson Controller with 400MHz processor. THEN... we also throw in a great leather crush-resistant case with magnetic clasp and ear buds. INCLUDED!! This IS a terrific device.

PLUS... if you buy you have 14 days AFTER you receive it for a full refund!!

Plus, I am on here daily monitoring threads like this and responding and making good.
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Old 10-27-2009, 07:31 PM   #32
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All tested with the same reader?
Yes. Tried with the factory cable and a "gold" cable bought at Fry's.
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Also are you hinting that there is no problem with newer USB2 chipsets?
Just saying older (Intel) ones seem to have the problem.
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Old 10-27-2009, 08:16 PM   #33
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The USB2 on the 5" has proved problematic (at least under windows ).
Haven't had any problems connecting the reader to the PC at home (XP SP3) or laptop (windows 7). For some reason or another, it refuses to connect with the PC at work (XP SP3). My suspicion is that it is a firewall problem at the work PC.

I use the supplied 1G SD card for all transfers anyway. The card is quick enough to pop out, and there are no problems with the SD reader.
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Old 10-27-2009, 08:41 PM   #34
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Maybe for stability sake I'd be better off with a 6" EZReader instead.
Could always hope Astak will export the Mentor Lite overseas in the near future...
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Old 10-27-2009, 10:43 PM   #35
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Hmmm... I guess something else I should consider then. I must admit I am concerned with buying one what with the paint problems and now hearing about this USB problem as well. Maybe for stability sake I'd be better off with a 6" EZReader instead.
Laura, the USB problem, least for me, isn't really a problem. I don't have a Windows PC at home, I use Ubuntu. I have experienced twice an apparent USB issue where the download of files on to the PP appears to halt (I have not had any data integrity errors or anything). Despite it happening as I said twice, the transfer of files did continue without intervention (keeping in mind on those two occasions I did have all of my USB ports being used on my laptop, so might have been a power problem from my end). Yet every other time I have plugged my PP in via USB it has just worked flawlessly.

Being in Australia (like you) the only *issue* for lack of a better word for me was the supplied USB power adapter was US styled pins. I had to decide whether to buy an adapter to convert the pins to AUS standard, or buy an AUS styled USB power adapter. If you don't want to do either the PP can be charged from the USB port on your computer (I bought a USB power adapter as I like to get away from my laptop and pack it up for a few days and get away from it). All I know is I can't recommend the PP enough - it is in my view a brilliant device.
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Old 10-28-2009, 12:11 AM   #36
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I guess I'll just bite the bullet and get the Pocket Pro.

Robert, do you know when you'll have black ones back in stock?
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Old 10-28-2009, 01:49 AM   #37
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Being in Australia (like you) the only *issue* for lack of a better word for me was the supplied USB power adapter was US styled pins. I had to decide whether to buy an adapter to convert the pins to AUS standard, or buy an AUS styled USB power adapter. If you don't want to do either the PP can be charged from the USB port on your computer (I bought a USB power adapter as I like to get away from my laptop and pack it up for a few days and get away from it). All I know is I can't recommend the PP enough - it is in my view a brilliant device.

You can get USB charger/adapter devices from cheapo stores like Crazy Clarkes, or Dollars and Sense, for about $10. I use one all the time to charge my MP3 player and PDA. Similar devices exist for cars power to USB.

My PP is only days away hopefully. Can you use it - i.e. read a book, while it is charging?
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Old 10-28-2009, 04:37 AM   #38
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You can get USB charger/adapter devices from cheapo stores like Crazy Clarkes, or Dollars and Sense, for about $10. I use one all the time to charge my MP3 player and PDA. Similar devices exist for cars power to USB.

My PP is only days away hopefully. Can you use it - i.e. read a book, while it is charging?
Yeh I paid $15 for my charger, only one I could buy locally but I'm happy with it.

Yep you can read your PP while charging. The manual does say that charge time will increase if being used while charging. I havent measured the USB cable that came with the PP, but it is long enough to have plugged in to the wall next to your chair and you read comfortably.
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Old 10-28-2009, 07:44 AM   #39
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Yeh I paid $15 for my charger, only one I could buy locally but I'm happy with it.

Yep you can read your PP while charging. The manual does say that charge time will increase if being used while charging. I havent measured the USB cable that came with the PP, but it is long enough to have plugged in to the wall next to your chair and you read comfortably.
Excellent, thanks!
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Please remember that the fastest way to get purchased or downloaded eBooks into the Pocket PRO will always be to use a card reader/writer and put it onto the SD card. That is a breeze to do and very inexpensive.

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Just curious, but why is using an SD card quicker? The card reader is probably using USB 2.0, the Pocket Pro uses USB 2.0; Is the memory in the PP slower (for writing) then a SD card?
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Old 10-28-2009, 06:30 PM   #41
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Just curious, but why is using an SD card quicker? The card reader is probably using USB 2.0, the Pocket Pro uses USB 2.0; Is the memory in the PP slower (for writing) then a SD card?
I often find it quicker to pop out an SD card and pop it into my computer (laptop inbuilt slot), than to hunt down a cable and connect up the device itself (MP3 player for example).

Also, I intend to have more than one SD card, so I'll just swap SD card to access a whole bunch of new stuff which I may have downloaded to the card earlier.
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Also, I intend to have more than one SD card, so I'll just swap SD card to access a whole bunch of new stuff which I may have downloaded to the card earlier.
With most ebooks taking under 1 Mb, you can fill a lot of books in just the supplied 1G card!
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Old 10-28-2009, 08:40 PM   #43
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I guess I'll just bite the bullet and get the Pocket Pro.

Robert, do you know when you'll have black ones back in stock?
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I knew I forgot to post something! Thank you!! Yes, the third shipment of both Black and Slate Blue will be in no later than Friday, November 6. We are likely hedging a bit and it may arrive (perhaps) earlier. Anyway, Friday is kind of a drop-dead date!

And... do not bite bullets! They break teeth!! We want you to be happy with your new device. The Pocket PRO, despite the wacko wrinkling of the paint on shipment one (a wrinkling that will live in infamy) is still the best damned device out there and a pleasure to use. The reviews have all been more than good and the factory has told us they will committ suicide readily if ANY of these third shipment units are not perfect.
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With most ebooks taking under 1 Mb, you can fill a lot of books in just the supplied 1G card!
Dear All:

Astak is owned by Team Research Inc. eBook Readers are a relatively new thing for us. We have been making SD cards for about 8 years now. Most of the maps that come with your GPS are no SD cards made by Team Research and the maps pre-loaded on by Team Research. We do about 2 million cards a month.

SO... soon we will be offering SD cards on our (www.theEZreader.com)website. They should be a real bargain and we ship direct to your door. Yes, we build up to 32GB... but will likely only go to 8GB on our website. Demand higher? Let me know.
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