Review? - Page 6

delphidb96 · 09-22-2007, 05:15 PM

Well, life is like that sometimes. *I* would think so too, but I got 0.91.

And now that I think of it, I *do* remember the person who dropped their Sony - he did so *FIVE* feet onto concrete!!! And what I was trying to say was that my Cybook kept on working even though it feels lighter than the Sony PRS-500. And that until I dropped it, my subconscious was equating lighter with 'flimsier' - a point I stressed. Which is NOT the same as saying the Cybook is sturdier - just that my perception of 'flimsiness' was not warranted.

As for not having Acrobat Pro, well, I don't know what PDF-to-HTML tools there are out there. Something I'll have to research, yes

And you're right, if vvv doesn't want BD bundled into a Toolkit CD, I'm sure Bookeen can ask permission to link to the BD download page.

Your view agrees with mine on Mobipocket Creator. It sucks raw, rotten eggs for ease of use. I'm sure *someone* should create a solid user's guide or explicit and complete tutorial for it. Anyone want to volunteer? Anyone? Anyone?

Derek

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

But if they are waiting on your review, you'd think they'd want you to have the latest firmware to do a proper review.

You did make it sound like the Cybook was actually more sturdy then the Sony when you mentioned the drop. Someone's Sony went flying pretty good (there's a forum post on it) and other then a few scratches, it works fine.

8. most people do not have Acrobat Pro. So how would you recommend getting PDF converted?

11. As for BD being included in a Toolkit CD, that would have to be agreed by vvv to allow that to happen. But, there is noting at all to stop Bookeen from linking to MobilRead and the appropriate forum threads to get it.

MobiPocket Designer (IMHO) is just clumsy. It's hard to use. Bookeen could do a nice manual for it so people can convert content using it if they want.

JSWolf · 09-22-2007, 09:46 PM

Bookeen doesn't need to ask permission to link to the BD download page. All Bookeen needs do is link to the various forum threads on MobileRead including the one I made with the Installer and the updates.

CommanderROR · 09-23-2007, 02:36 PM

@delphidb96

If you can, then please give me a link to the firmware update. I'm still considering giving it a go on my STAReBOOK. If it works then we'd know how closely the two devices are related. If it bricks the device...well...there are worse things that could happen...and since the STAReBOOK updates from SD card I should even be able to unbrick it that way if it's not too seriously damaged.

MikeF74 · 09-23-2007, 03:17 PM

I'd take the cover off both first to see how similar the PCBs are.

delphidb96 · 09-23-2007, 05:38 PM

Okay. Took my Sony PRS-500 and removed the softcover. Placed it on my handy-dandy, although hard-to-read analog, meal scale. It turned over at 8.75 ounces - roughly. Put the softcover back on and weighed it again -- 11.5 ounces.

Then I weighed the Cybook Gen3 - I don't have a softcover for it yet -- it turned in at a light 6.1 ounces. That's right in line with Bookeen's claim of 6.13 ounces given that my eyesight isn't that great and the scale only shows by 1/10 ounce increments.

So there's verifiable proof the Cybook is lighter than the PRS-500. And 33% less weight (2+ ounces) was enough to give the impression of flimsy, which I'm now saying it doesn't deserve.

Derek

MikeF74 · 09-23-2007, 07:08 PM

Are you planning any side-by-side videos showing simultaneous page turns with the same document (or documents of similar complexity)? I think that would be interesting to see.

delphidb96 · 09-23-2007, 07:13 PM

So it would. And, of course, everyone bitches because I spend money to get decent images and then ask for donations to help out. The reason I mention the latter is because to do videos, I'll need to buy *some* sort of video-capable camera - even if it's one of those USB wonders for YouTube production. Nope, you heard it here first, Derek Benner, the photo geek has only *STILL* cameras!!!

Derek

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Originally Posted by MikeF74

Are you planning any side-by-side videos showing simultaneous page turns with the same document (or documents of similar complexity)? I think that would be interesting to see.

MikeF74 · 09-23-2007, 09:27 PM

Really? None of your still digital cameras have a video mode? Oh well.

JSWolf · 09-23-2007, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeF74

Really? None of your still digital cameras have a video mode? Oh well.

My Fuji SD700 has a video mode. So I think maybe I should be the one doing the review. 8-}

delphidb96 · 09-23-2007, 10:07 PM

Yes, but Ah has a digitul ES-ELL-ARRRRGGHHHH!!!

Them puppies don't come wit vid-eee-oooooohhhhh modes!

Derek

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

My Fuji SD700 has a video mode. So I think maybe I should be the one doing the review. 8-}

JSWolf · 09-23-2007, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delphidb96

Yes, but Ah has a digitul ES-ELL-ARRRRGGHHHH!!!

Them puppies don't come wit vid-eee-oooooohhhhh modes!

Derek

Well, maybe get a real camera.

delphidb96 · 09-23-2007, 10:15 PM

Is that I've got a line of what appear to be dead pixels running right down the middle of the display. You can see it at my blog page: Derek's Blog Page. I'm not going to bother posting yet one more place.

This happened about four hours ago after I got done moving some ebooks and some fonts onto the Cybook.

Derek

JSWolf · 09-23-2007, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delphidb96

Is that I've got a line of what appear to be dead pixels running right down the middle of the display. You can see it at my blog page: Derek's Blog Page. I'm not going to bother posting yet one more place.

This happened about four hours ago after I got done moving some ebooks and some fonts onto the Cybook.

Derek

Do you think this is a problem with the Cybook or with VizPlex?

delphidb96 · 09-23-2007, 10:17 PM

JSWolf,

I'll put my Canon 400D against your piddly-little SD700 any day of the week and twice on Sunday! Of course, *I* get to choose the scenes! And you better be willing to shoot in RAW mode! Ain't gonna tolerate base images in that yucky JPEG!!!

Derek

Oh! Did I mention one of the tests will be shooting Britney from 500 yards?

Hope you have a good tele!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Well, maybe get a real camera.

delphidb96 · 09-23-2007, 10:18 PM

Wish I knew... I'm sure others have had the same. I believe I've seen people mention this about some Sonys and Hanlins but I don't rightly recall the posts.

Derek

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Do you think this is a problem with the Cybook or with VizPlex?

09-23-2007, 05:38 PM	#80
delphidb96 Wizard Posts: 2,999 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Citrus Heights, California Device: TWO Kindle 2s, one each Bookeen Cybook Gen3, Sony PRS-500, Axim X51V	Bookeen vs. Sony (PRS-500) -- The weigh-in! Okay. Took my Sony PRS-500 and removed the softcover. Placed it on my handy-dandy, although hard-to-read analog, meal scale. It turned over at 8.75 ounces - roughly. Put the softcover back on and weighed it again -- 11.5 ounces. Then I weighed the Cybook Gen3 - I don't have a softcover for it yet -- it turned in at a light 6.1 ounces. That's right in line with Bookeen's claim of 6.13 ounces given that my eyesight isn't that great and the scale only shows by 1/10 ounce increments. So there's verifiable proof the Cybook is lighter than the PRS-500. And 33% less weight (2+ ounces) was enough to give the impression of flimsy, which I'm now saying it doesn't deserve. Derek

09-23-2007, 10:15 PM	#87
delphidb96 Wizard Posts: 2,999 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Citrus Heights, California Device: TWO Kindle 2s, one each Bookeen Cybook Gen3, Sony PRS-500, Axim X51V	What really cruds me out... Is that I've got a line of what appear to be dead pixels running right down the middle of the display. You can see it at my blog page: Derek's Blog Page. I'm not going to bother posting yet one more place. This happened about four hours ago after I got done moving some ebooks and some fonts onto the Cybook. Derek

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09-22-2007, 09:46 PM	#77
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,796 Karma: 146391129 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Bookeen doesn't need to ask permission to link to the BD download page. All Bookeen needs do is link to the various forum threads on MobileRead including the one I made with the Installer and the updates.

09-23-2007, 02:36 PM	#78
CommanderROR eink fanatic Posts: 2,022 Karma: 4924 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Germany Device: STAReBOOK, iRex Iliad, Sony 505, Kindle 2	@delphidb96 If you can, then please give me a link to the firmware update. I'm still considering giving it a go on my STAReBOOK. If it works then we'd know how closely the two devices are related. If it bricks the device...well...there are worse things that could happen...and since the STAReBOOK updates from SD card I should even be able to unbrick it that way if it's not too seriously damaged.

09-23-2007, 03:17 PM	#79
MikeF74 Groupie Posts: 179 Karma: 28 Join Date: May 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505	I'd take the cover off both first to see how similar the PCBs are.

09-23-2007, 07:08 PM	#81
MikeF74 Groupie Posts: 179 Karma: 28 Join Date: May 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505	Are you planning any side-by-side videos showing simultaneous page turns with the same document (or documents of similar complexity)? I think that would be interesting to see.

09-23-2007, 09:27 PM	#83
MikeF74 Groupie Posts: 179 Karma: 28 Join Date: May 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505	Really? None of your still digital cameras have a video mode? Oh well.