New E-Ink reader, Soribook. - Page 2

DaleDe · 03-11-2008, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate the great

I found the FAQ for the Soribook. I have good news and bad news. According to the FAQ, the Soribook does not have Wifi. Support for a Wifi SD card is going to be added in the near future.

But the good news is that I think the Soribook will have a full Windows CE OS on it. It should be possible to run Mobipocket, MSReader, and Ereader.

source:
http://translate.google.com/translat...ial%26hs%3DEhm

Windows CE is not the same as Windows Mobile or Pocket PC and may not, automatically, be able to run the readers you mentioned. See wiki.

Dale

Nate the great · 03-11-2008, 01:14 PM

I know this. But the FAQ seems to suggest that you can run other readers. Mobipocket is specifically mentioned in the FAQ.

DaleDe · 03-11-2008, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate the great

I know this. But the FAQ seems to suggest that you can run other readers. Mobipocket is specifically mentioned in the FAQ.

MSReader is not likely however.

Dale

moz · 03-25-2008, 08:11 PM

Latest update: English version will be released at the end of Apr in the US. Since it’s not getting released in AU, they can arrange a special delivery for you and the estimated postage is US$40. BTW the RRP of the soribook is US$399.

Answers to questions in Korean are nearly instant, but questions in English might not be answered at all. Fortunately I have access to a Korean-writing coworker

Boreras · 04-09-2008, 05:52 PM

I'm guessing they would also be willing to ship to Europe?

Looks great! And now April is here, please keep us posted!
I was planning to buy either the Bookeen or Sony eBook reader, but the addition of a "전자식 터치패드", which Google translates to "electronic touch-pad" ("stylus" is mentioned in the same sentence) seems to make this my soon-to-be reader. Any info on the specs of this touchscreen bit? I mean, I can justly assume that the quality of this touchscreen is similar to that of the iLiad? (of course, whilst keeping the difference in screen resolution in mind)

moz · 04-09-2008, 07:23 PM

I don't know any more at this stage. I've got my Korean co-worker signed up for updates and intend to order one as soon as I can and get it express shipped to me. Then I'll let you all know

I'm changing jobs before then but she is willing to keep helping.

rambler · 04-10-2008, 03:00 AM

I'm interested in this device too - so please keep us posted. Where does it mention that it supports mobipocket files? Or is this just a "potential" feature in the future?

soilwork · 04-10-2008, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambler

I'm interested in this device too - so please keep us posted. Where does it mention that it supports mobipocket files? Or is this just a "potential" feature in the future?

In their FAQ, Q11 talks about mobipocket.
http://www.soribook.com/customer/faq.htm

It seems that Soribook will not ship with mobipocket viewer of their own. It says

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Soribook has ARM11 processor which can run software developed for ARM9. Therefore, you can get mobipocket viewer program from the Internet and use it on Soribook.

JSWolf · 04-10-2008, 10:06 AM

So where do you find a Mobipocket viewer for the ARM9 processor?

wallcraft · 04-10-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

So where do you find a Mobipocket viewer for the ARM9 processor?

With any luck, the latest OldWindowsMobile ARM version will work. MobiPocket's Manual Download page also includes some older (unsupported) versions. The DT375 compatible version is one possibility.

HarryT · 04-11-2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

So where do you find a Mobipocket viewer for the ARM9 processor?

That's the processor that Windows Mobile devices use. Since this device runs CE it stands a reasonable chance of being able to run at least older versions of the Windows CE Mobi viewer.

14391988 · 04-14-2008, 10:43 PM

Hi all,

I am currently teaching English in Korea and intend on purchasing a Soribook reader. I am in contact with the manufacturers and hope to receive one sometime during May. I will gladly answer any questions once I have it.

moz · 04-15-2008, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14391988

I am currently teaching English in Korea and intend on purchasing a Soribook reader. I am in contact with the manufacturers and hope to receive one sometime during May. I will gladly answer any questions once I have it.

Cool! They won't even give me a firm delivery date yet.

14391988 · 05-07-2008, 02:59 AM

Hi all

So here's my predicament:

I have been in touch with the people at Soribook about purchasing a reader. The only hold up has been the fact that the programs that will come with the reader are all in Korean. I was told that they would be able to convert them into English in the near future. In the mean time they have now offered me the Soribook with only Windows CS OS. I am not much of a computer buff so I'm not sure if I will be able to load other software that will enable me to read ebooks. I enquired about Mobipocket and was told that they have not got it to work thus far (something to do with Soribook having an ARM11 processor).

What would you recommend I do? Are there programs out there that will suffice until I get the English versions of the apps (I am looking to be able to read pdf's among other things)? Should I just wait patiently for an English Soribook?

Thanks in advance!

igorsk · 05-07-2008, 06:34 AM

Can I order one using a credit card? I don't mind Korean interface.

05-07-2008, 02:59 AM	#29
14391988 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: none, yet	Help Hi all So here's my predicament: I have been in touch with the people at Soribook about purchasing a reader. The only hold up has been the fact that the programs that will come with the reader are all in Korean. I was told that they would be able to convert them into English in the near future. In the mean time they have now offered me the Soribook with only Windows CS OS. I am not much of a computer buff so I'm not sure if I will be able to load other software that will enable me to read ebooks. I enquired about Mobipocket and was told that they have not got it to work thus far (something to do with Soribook having an ARM11 processor). What would you recommend I do? Are there programs out there that will suffice until I get the English versions of the apps (I am looking to be able to read pdf's among other things)? Should I just wait patiently for an English Soribook? Thanks in advance!

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03-11-2008, 01:14 PM	#17
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	I know this. But the FAQ seems to suggest that you can run other readers. Mobipocket is specifically mentioned in the FAQ.

03-25-2008, 08:11 PM	#19
moz Addict Posts: 370 Karma: 1553 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbun Device: Kobo H2O	Latest update: English version will be released at the end of Apr in the US. Since it’s not getting released in AU, they can arrange a special delivery for you and the estimated postage is US$40. BTW the RRP of the soribook is US$399. Answers to questions in Korean are nearly instant, but questions in English might not be answered at all. Fortunately I have access to a Korean-writing coworker

04-09-2008, 05:52 PM	#20
Boreras Connoisseur Posts: 50 Karma: 12642 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: TBA	I'm guessing they would also be willing to ship to Europe? Looks great! And now April is here, please keep us posted! I was planning to buy either the Bookeen or Sony eBook reader, but the addition of a "전자식 터치패드", which Google translates to "electronic touch-pad" ("stylus" is mentioned in the same sentence) seems to make this my soon-to-be reader. Any info on the specs of this touchscreen bit? I mean, I can justly assume that the quality of this touchscreen is similar to that of the iLiad? (of course, whilst keeping the difference in screen resolution in mind)

04-09-2008, 07:23 PM	#21
moz Addict Posts: 370 Karma: 1553 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbun Device: Kobo H2O	I don't know any more at this stage. I've got my Korean co-worker signed up for updates and intend to order one as soon as I can and get it express shipped to me. Then I'll let you all know I'm changing jobs before then but she is willing to keep helping.

04-10-2008, 03:00 AM	#22
rambler Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Device: None yet	I'm interested in this device too - so please keep us posted. Where does it mention that it supports mobipocket files? Or is this just a "potential" feature in the future?

04-10-2008, 10:06 AM	#24
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 78,981 Karma: 144284074 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	So where do you find a Mobipocket viewer for the ARM9 processor?

04-14-2008, 10:43 PM	#27
14391988 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: none, yet	Hi all, I am currently teaching English in Korea and intend on purchasing a Soribook reader. I am in contact with the manufacturers and hope to receive one sometime during May. I will gladly answer any questions once I have it.

05-07-2008, 06:34 AM	#30
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	Can I order one using a credit card? I don't mind Korean interface.

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