Astak Mentor 6" (EB600BLK / EB600WHT)

[LisandroP]

Hi. I was pondering about buying one of these devices (model numbers are for black case/white case, otherwise identical). Thing is, i've noticed information for the Mentor is scarce and, even worse, not consistent. For example, even on Astaks' site the device is mentioned to support MP3 playback on the product page ( http://www.astak.com/product.asp?serial=EB-EB600BLK ), and then it goes to mention specifically it has no MP3 support in the FAQ ( http://www.astak.com/faq_mentor.asp#q1_4 ).

So, maybe someone here owns one of these and might be able to give me more accurate details. Audio support? Gray levels? Avaliable memory? Supported formats? Any information is appreciated, thanks in advance!

[Robertb]

Originally Posted by LisandroP

Hi. I was pondering about buying one of these devices (model numbers are for black case/white case, otherwise identical). Thing is, i've noticed information for the Mentor is scarce and, even worse, not consistent. For example, even on Astaks' site the device is mentioned to support MP3 playback on the product page ( http://www.astak.com/product.asp?serial=EB-EB600BLK ), and then it goes to mention specifically it has no MP3 support in the FAQ ( http://www.astak.com/faq_mentor.asp#q1_4 ).

So, maybe someone here owns one of these and might be able to give me more accurate details. Audio support? Gray levels? Avaliable memory? Supported formats? Any information is appreciated, thanks in advance!

Dear LisandroP:

I work for Astak and we make/sell the Mentor Lite. When it first came out (Version 1) it did not support Adobe Digital Editions, had a slow controller, had no MP3, and was 4 level grey scale. As such, we never sold it.

The factory came out with Version 2 after we complained a bit. Version 2 has 8 level grey scale, the super-fast Epson Controller, MP3, and Adobe Digital Editions. THAT is what we sell.

You can read all about the Mentor Lite in my blog: www.robertbEZ.blogspot.com

It is an outstanding device now and I have 3-4 posts on the Mentor Lite on that blog!!

Thank you, Lisandro, for a great question!

You can buy the Mentor Lite Version 2 at: www.astak.com

[LisandroP]

Originally Posted by Robertb

Dear LisandroP:
I work for Astak and we make/sell the Mentor Lite. When it first came out (Version 1) it did not support Adobe Digital Editions, had a slow controller, had no MP3, and was 4 level grey scale. As such, we never sold it.

The factory came out with Version 2 after we complained a bit. Version 2 has 8 level grey scale, the super-fast Epson Controller, MP3, and Adobe Digital Editions. THAT is what we sell.

You can read all about the Mentor Lite in my blog: www.robertbEZ.blogspot.com

It is an outstanding device now and I have 3-4 posts on the Mentor Lite on that blog!!

Thank you, Lisandro, for a great question!

You can buy the Mentor Lite Version 2 at: www.astak.com

Thank you so much for the reply! It does look like a great device... i've been looking for a decent affordable eInk ebook reader and this looks like it fits the bill. I'll probably be getting one sometime this week.

[Robertb]

Originally Posted by LisandroP

Thank you so much for the reply! It does look like a great device... i've been looking for a decent affordable eInk ebook reader and this looks like it fits the bill. I'll probably be getting one sometime this week.

Dear Lisandro:

Thank you. I am happy to help!

Welcome to our merry little band of Astak lovers!!