Other Ereaders Besides Major Brands - Page 2

Dulin's Books · 06-04-2011, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MorganM

The pocketbook 360 looks really good but I dunno if I could trust one of those sites that give you an American addy. I did find a Aluratek Libre Pro for $130 on the Australian ebay.

the US PocketBook retailers have no trouble shipping direct to Australia.

MorganM · 06-04-2011, 09:33 PM

I bought a Libre Pro yesterday.

West Virginia · 06-06-2011, 12:23 AM

Jetbook lite and mini, the way to go.

Supported by the company, solid firmware, replaceable batteries, relatively cheap. Not perfect but how are these not good?

Joe

JohnnyRocks · 06-06-2011, 10:11 AM

If you are going to spend $99 on a Jetbook mini, which has an LCD screen (not an Eink screen), and you are going to have to replace your batteries, etc, you would be MUCH better off spending $109.99 (at borders.com) on a Sony PRS-350, which is a HUGELY upgraded reader to the Jetbooks.

Pomtroll · 06-06-2011, 11:06 AM

Morgan let us know how you like the Libre Pro. And congratulations on your new reader.

MorganM · 06-07-2011, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Pomtroll

Morgan let us know how you like the Libre Pro. And congratulations on your new reader.

I will haha.

SocialCarpet · 06-20-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyRocks

If you are going to spend $99 on a Jetbook mini, which has an LCD screen (not an Eink screen), and you are going to have to replace your batteries, etc, you would be MUCH better off spending $109.99 (at borders.com) on a Sony PRS-350, which is a HUGELY upgraded reader to the Jetbooks.

Agreed. I just went from a Kindle3 to a Sony Reader Pocket edition and I love it. Touch interface is extremely well designed and functional. Design of the whole thing is flawless. Great piece of technology from a company with a long track record and the prices on these are as low as they've ever been. I can't see going with some off-brand generic plastic thing vs. a PRS-350 just to save $20. Especially if you actually try them both first.

West Virginia · 06-25-2011, 02:28 AM

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If you are going to spend $99 on a Jetbook mini, which has an LCD screen (not an Eink screen), and you are going to have to replace your batteries, etc, you would be MUCH better off spending $109.99 (at borders.com) on a Sony PRS-350, which is a HUGELY upgraded reader to the Jetbooks.

Weird nonsense. Replacing your own batteries is a good thing not bad. E-ink is not necessarily better than the non-backlit LCD. Also I would point out that the Borders's price is just the price at Borders and just at the moment, not anywhere else. No SD card on the Sony.

"HUGELY upgraded" -how?

j

booklover6 · 06-25-2011, 10:21 AM

I don't think you can go wrong with the aluratek pro, the Jetbook or the Jetbook Lite as a primary or back up reader. I would rather have any of them, than say a Nook or other major brand (as backup to my Kindle 3). The three I mentioned take SO many formats! Almost all formats! The Jetbook is an awesome reader. (I don't recommend the mini, it is not the same). I had a Jetbook Lite with user replaceable batteries. I decided I wanted a thinner, lighter ebook reader to pop into my purse so I got the Jetbook instead. Absolutely fantastic little reader. Mine was @ $85.00.

Ditchleyportrait · 07-03-2011, 11:44 AM

iriver story hd

alg2468 · 10-08-2011, 10:11 PM

I have the Aluratek Libre Pro and really like using it. It is easy to use and the
screen is glare free.

cromag · 10-09-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by West Virginia

Weird nonsense. Replacing your own batteries is a good thing not bad. E-ink is not necessarily better than the non-backlit LCD. Also I would point out that the Borders's price is just the price at Borders and just at the moment, not anywhere else. No SD card on the Sony.

"HUGELY upgraded" -how?

j

Agreed. Especially about the batteries. After an initial investment of about $20 for 8 AA NiMH batteries and a charger the batteries are essentially free. Recharge one set while using the other and you're always set -- never need to tether your reader to a computer. (With a 400 WATT power supply to charge your reader!)

(And, since they also fit my portable radio, my camera, my audio recorder ... seriously, how is this a drawback?)

Yar-PocketBooker · 10-13-2011, 12:34 AM

PocketBooks, Onyxes, L-Books - nice alternative devices with eInk
JetBook or Aluratec - devices with TFT screens - I thought they would disappear after rise of e-Inks, but they still have their customers, in spite of some technically 'old' display...

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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 don't think you can go wrong with the aluratek pro, the Jetbook or the Jetbook Lite as a primary or back up reader. I would rather have any of them, than say a Nook or other major brand (as backup to my Kindle 3). The three I mentioned take SO many formats! Almost all formats! The Jetbook is an awesome reader. (I don't recommend the mini, it is not the same). I had a Jetbook Lite with user replaceable batteries. I decided I wanted a thinner, lighter ebook reader to pop into my purse so I got the Jetbook instead. Absolutely fantastic little reader. Mine was @ $85.00.

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