New firmware upgrade today - Page 7

ThomasMcKean · 12-13-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Javed

After using the new upgrade more, I have become less happy with it. In epubs the page turning has been taking about 10 seconds sometimes with the new firmware (this is with no music going). Although I liked the nine zoom levels, they seem very slow to respond sometimes also. I have gone back to the previous firmware and now it is back to about 1.5 seconds again for page turns. I quite liked the clock in the new update but page turn speed comes first!

Poor Robertb. Here he tries so hard to give people what they want, and they STILL aren't happy with it. *Sigh*

Sunspark · 12-13-2009, 04:31 PM

His hands are somewhat tied by the fact that he's dependent on how much time a Taiwanese programmer is allocated. Perhaps what needs to be done is for Astak to help the OpenInkPot project with the GPIO mappings, etc. and then help grow that firmware.

From what I have read, supposedly the driver is already written, but they don't have the mappings yet.

theducks · 12-13-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasMcKean

Poor Robertb. Here he tries so hard to give people what they want, and they STILL aren't happy with it. *Sigh*

RobertB did give it a great try. Jinke really needs to give their mods a good shakedown to be sure that some of these issues are not there. A tiny hit in performance because of the clock was expected.

The HUGE hit just to add volume control to the jog wheel

I can live without the Music if I can keep the Zoom steps.
More speed when changing size, would be nice

jusmee · 12-13-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasMcKean

Poor Robertb. Here he tries so hard to give people what they want, and they STILL aren't happy with it. *Sigh*

What do you expect if you inflict 10 second page turns on people?

Looks like this is one 'upgrade' I might skip. Someone else was asking if there's any changes that make it worth upgrading (other than the few mentioned so far). Once again this demonstrates the need for a FULL change list accompanying each firmware upgrade. The lack of this list, plus the introduction of bugs and performance issues is starting to make it look like Jinke's software quality control is quite poior.

aegeus · 12-13-2009, 06:53 PM

First of all thanks to Aztak for listening to customers so closely and publishing a firmware regularly.

I personally liked the new clock and nine level zoom; these are good changes. If only epub files would not take that long to open. New languages are also welcome, although I don't use them. I felt like a small minus point is the duration of font size changes; but have to check again.

Solicitous · 12-13-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by aegeus

First of all thanks to Aztak for listening to customers so closely and publishing a firmware regularly.

I personally liked the new clock and nine level zoom; these are good changes. If only epub files would not take that long to open. New languages are also welcome, although I don't use them. I felt like a small minus point is the duration of font size changes; but have to check again.

I must be one of the lucky ones (at this current point in time). I have not noticed any speed issues with .epub files, both generated using Calibre and purchased .epubs.

DaleDe · 12-13-2009, 07:17 PM

I have noticed an increase in start up time and time to change the font sizes. It does seem to be ebook specific as it is much worse on some books but barely noticeable on others. I am afraid, I too, down graded.

Dale

diokdin · 12-14-2009, 12:02 AM

I also have problems with the update. I have to reset my PPro 2-3 times because it freezes. I like the last one better I think I'll go back with that one....

jwsheets · 12-14-2009, 12:11 AM

Robertb, any idea when there will be a v3 update?

jusmee · 12-14-2009, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by diokdin

I also have problems with the update. I have to reset my PPro 2-3 times because it freezes. I like the last one better I think I'll go back with that one....

Oh dear the news get's worse. I have to admit that all these reports make me think I'll just stay where I am and wait.

Javed · 12-14-2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rxsz

The previous firmware (20091105) is no longer available at the Astak site. Could somebody please post it or provide a link? Thanks.

Hello Rxsz. Welcome to the forum!

Did you find a copy yet? I tried uploading the previous one to this forum but unfortunately the attachment size is limited to 20MB for rar files.

I would suggest keeping copies of all previous firmware in a separate folder (not in the reader). This way you can always reinstall one if need be.

Astak currently has both the September and December updates on the Astak site. The December one only is on their EZReader site. It seems strange they have kept the September one and don't have the better November one up anywhere.

I am sure support@astak.com would kindly provide a copy of the "20091105" for you. They are a good company with excellent customer support.

rxsz · 12-14-2009, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Javed

Hello Rxsz. Welcome to the forum!

Did you find a copy yet? I tried uploading the previous one to this forum but unfortunately the attachment size is limited to 20MB for rar files.

Thank you Javed, but no, haven't had any files or pointers to ftp sites yet. Too bad it is such a huge file.

Yup, lesson learned. Archive all firmware offerings. It was just that I received the Pocket Pro but a couple of days before the new firmware's posting and had no idea that they would pull previous versions.

Solicitous · 12-14-2009, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DaleDe

I have noticed an increase in start up time and time to change the font sizes. It does seem to be ebook specific as it is much worse on some books but barely noticeable on others. I am afraid, I too, down graded.

Dale

Ok, I went back to the previous firmware version and compared page turn and ebook loading now that more people are mentioning the speed, slightly slower on the newer firmware (only noticeable for me now that I was looking for a difference).

Dave_S · 12-14-2009, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rxsz

Thank you Javed, but no, haven't had any files or pointers to ftp sites yet. Too bad it is such a huge file.

The BeBook site has still not put up the latest Jinke firmware release for the V5 yet, so you can still get the previous release from their web site.
http://mybebook.com/a19/BeBook%20Min...icle_info.html

Javed · 12-14-2009, 05:45 AM

Good thinking Dave!

@Rxsz BeBook Mini is V5 the same as Pocket Pro.

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12-13-2009, 04:31 PM	#92
Sunspark Zealot Posts: 122 Karma: 2600 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: EZ Reader Pocket PRO	His hands are somewhat tied by the fact that he's dependent on how much time a Taiwanese programmer is allocated. Perhaps what needs to be done is for Astak to help the OpenInkPot project with the GPIO mappings, etc. and then help grow that firmware. From what I have read, supposedly the driver is already written, but they don't have the mappings yet.

12-13-2009, 06:53 PM	#95
aegeus Enthusiast Posts: 44 Karma: 30 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: EZReader 5	First of all thanks to Aztak for listening to customers so closely and publishing a firmware regularly. I personally liked the new clock and nine level zoom; these are good changes. If only epub files would not take that long to open. New languages are also welcome, although I don't use them. I felt like a small minus point is the duration of font size changes; but have to check again.

12-13-2009, 07:17 PM	#97
DaleDe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,470 Karma: 13095790 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Grass Valley, CA Device: EB 1150, EZ Reader, Literati, iPad 2 & Air 2, iPhone 7	I have noticed an increase in start up time and time to change the font sizes. It does seem to be ebook specific as it is much worse on some books but barely noticeable on others. I am afraid, I too, down graded. Dale

12-14-2009, 12:02 AM	#98
diokdin Groupie Posts: 187 Karma: 46 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: TN, US Device: iPhone 4, Astak EZ Pocket Pro, Kindle 3 3G	I also have problems with the update. I have to reset my PPro 2-3 times because it freezes. I like the last one better I think I'll go back with that one....

12-14-2009, 12:11 AM	#99
jwsheets Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: BeBook	Robertb, any idea when there will be a v3 update?

12-14-2009, 05:45 AM	#105
Javed Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,270 Karma: 1126878541 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Astak Pocket PRO, iPod Touch, PRS-650	Good thinking Dave! @Rxsz BeBook Mini is V5 the same as Pocket Pro.