Newegg has JBLs back in stock - Page 2

booklover6 · 03-26-2011, 09:54 AM

3! For other family members, or just you? What does one person need with 3? (well, I do have 3 but they are not all the same and I never use the old ebookwise LOL)

IcecreamLtDan · 03-26-2011, 11:24 AM

My only problem with the battery bump is that it makes it near impossible to find a good case for it. I ended up making one myself, not real happy with it, but it works. I never noticed the added weight of it until I ended up getting a Kobo on the cheap at one of the Borders that's closing and now I notice a big difference. Otherwise, it's a good reader and I'm sure I'll continue to use it. The batteries do have the advantage of being replaceable and can use rechargeable ones which is not a big deal now, but who knows in the future if the battery in the Kobo goes bad.

booklover6 · 03-26-2011, 11:35 AM

I read my JBL w/o a case, and when I am not using it, I store it inside a zippered CD case (with the CD sleeves removed. Fits perfectly and keeps the JBL safe.

Ken Maltby · 03-26-2011, 11:46 AM

Newegg has the official slipon cover on sale for $9 with free shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...m-_-58-723-017

Luck;
Ken

booklover6 · 03-26-2011, 12:40 PM

I just ordered one. I think it will be more convenient for taking out of the house.

Seabound · 03-27-2011, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Maltby

Newegg has the official slipon cover on sale for $9 with free shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...m-_-58-723-017

Luck;
Ken

Woot! Thanks for the heads-up. I've been waiting for this day for a long time.

demingite · 03-27-2011, 12:12 PM

I guess this color isn't moving:
@Newegg - JB Mini Alaska Gray $69.99, free shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16858723025

GA Russell · 03-27-2011, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demingite

I guess this color isn't moving...

That was my first thought as well!

GA Russell · 04-01-2011, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Russell

I see that the Amazon/J&R price is now back up to $99.99.

I see that today the Amazon/J&R price is $89.99.

http://www.amazon.com/Ectaco-JBL-EN-...uct/B002Z6B4AC

chas0039 · 04-04-2011, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Maltby

Newegg has the official slipon cover on sale for $9 with free shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...m-_-58-723-017

Luck;
Ken

I have a few of these and the case is a little wrinkled, but does the job. I have found that I can flip it over and the bump rests in the cut out as a holder. Worth the money.

booklover6 · 04-04-2011, 11:21 AM

I wonder if this one is Lite or not?

Oh....what to do....I emailed the seller and they are the electric Jetbook....which as I recall is exactly like the Lite as far as formats, operations, etc....but doesn't use batteries so is much lighter. I think I am going to take the plunge and get one. That price can't be beat.

Ken Maltby · 04-04-2011, 03:21 PM

One format that the regular jetBook lacks is the Palm/eReader (.pdb) and its DRM both
available with the jetBook Lite. This can matter to those of us who still have a collection
of ebooks left over from our PDA reading days.

Otherwise that main differences seems to be the internal battery (with it's recharging
requirement) and a less than spectacular .mp3 player.

Luck;
Ken

booklover6 · 04-04-2011, 04:16 PM

Thanks Ken, I don't have any pdb so it won't matter to me.

04-04-2011, 11:21 AM	#26
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	I wonder if this one is Lite or not? Oh....what to do....I emailed the seller and they are the electric Jetbook....which as I recall is exactly like the Lite as far as formats, operations, etc....but doesn't use batteries so is much lighter. I think I am going to take the plunge and get one. That price can't be beat. Last edited by booklover6; 04-04-2011 at 01:14 PM.

04-04-2011, 03:21 PM	#27
Ken Maltby Wizard Posts: 4,466 Karma: 6900052 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Heart of Texas Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,	One format that the regular jetBook lacks is the Palm/eReader (.pdb) and its DRM both available with the jetBook Lite. This can matter to those of us who still have a collection of ebooks left over from our PDA reading days. Otherwise that main differences seems to be the internal battery (with it's recharging requirement) and a less than spectacular .mp3 player. Luck; Ken Last edited by Ken Maltby; 04-04-2011 at 03:23 PM.

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03-26-2011, 09:54 AM	#16
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	3! For other family members, or just you? What does one person need with 3? (well, I do have 3 but they are not all the same and I never use the old ebookwise LOL)

03-26-2011, 11:24 AM	#17
IcecreamLtDan Groupie Posts: 178 Karma: 1928980 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North Carolina Device: JetBook Lite, Kobo wireless, Kobo Glo	My only problem with the battery bump is that it makes it near impossible to find a good case for it. I ended up making one myself, not real happy with it, but it works. I never noticed the added weight of it until I ended up getting a Kobo on the cheap at one of the Borders that's closing and now I notice a big difference. Otherwise, it's a good reader and I'm sure I'll continue to use it. The batteries do have the advantage of being replaceable and can use rechargeable ones which is not a big deal now, but who knows in the future if the battery in the Kobo goes bad.

03-26-2011, 11:35 AM	#18
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	I read my JBL w/o a case, and when I am not using it, I store it inside a zippered CD case (with the CD sleeves removed. Fits perfectly and keeps the JBL safe.

03-26-2011, 11:46 AM	#19
Ken Maltby Wizard Posts: 4,466 Karma: 6900052 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Heart of Texas Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,	Newegg has the official slipon cover on sale for $9 with free shipping. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...m-_-58-723-017 Luck; Ken

03-26-2011, 12:40 PM	#20
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	I just ordered one. I think it will be more convenient for taking out of the house.

03-27-2011, 12:12 PM	#22
demingite Connoisseur Posts: 70 Karma: 400000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Mexico Device: Aluratek Libre Pro (gifted), Ectaco Jetbook Lite	I guess this color isn't moving: @Newegg - JB Mini Alaska Gray $69.99, free shipping http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16858723025

04-04-2011, 04:16 PM	#28
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	Thanks Ken, I don't have any pdb so it won't matter to me.

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