Anyone buy a Jetbook Lite just because it uses replaceable batteries? - Page 2

Kris777 · 02-15-2010, 02:46 PM

I have both units - jetBook and jetbook-Lite. I mostly use jetBook-Lite because I like AA battery part that I use as a holder. eReader format support is a big plus too.

LuBiB · 02-15-2010, 03:08 PM

No other reader on the market runs on AA batteries, so if you're on the go nothing can beat a jetBook LITE.

Anything on a rechargeable battery will sooner or later run out, but after 2 years, are you really sure that a newer model of the jetBook won't be out. I mean, 2 years is a long time, and the way technology is going, im sure the next gen jetBook will be a killer.

As of now, pricewise, i got my in-laws all jetBook LITES for the holidays and they love it with no problems.

X read X · 02-15-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PodPeople

It seems to me that this is the main selling point of the Jetbook Lite versus the original Jetbook and the Aluratek Libre. I'm concerned about how long the non-replaceable lithium ion batteries in the Jetbook and Libre will last. Because their batteries will have to be recharged often the useful life of these readers may be pretty short. The Jetbook Lite should last indefinitely because it uses ordinary AA batteries.

I dont know what it is but i like the option of being able to just swap batteries on the go. You cant always find a plug and wont always have your charger but batteries are an almost every street corner.

Kris777 · 02-15-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by X read X

I dont know what it is but i like the option of being able to just swap batteries on the go. You cant always find a plug and wont always have your charger but batteries are an almost every street corner.

Agree. I use the same AA NiMH rechargeable batteries that I use with my Canon PowerShot camera and always have extra batteries with me.

idraw22 · 02-17-2010, 05:19 AM

Hey,

I like to have one that can use regular batteries just in case I'm nowhere near a recharge source... or w/o a charger. Now that I've been reading twice as much lately, I need backup!

DJHARKAVY · 02-17-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by manifestor

Honestly, the battery compartment of the Jetbook Lite/M218C is so ugly that I'd stick with the regular jetbook/libre/M218A+.

Chacun à son goût.

As others have noted, what you find ugly, I find as a good handle. Gives me a firmer grip on it.

Although I would like the best of both worlds and be able to put in some sort of AC adapter where the batteries go while being able to plug in batteries when I don't have access to an external power supply...

I have seen rechargable power packs that I could probably do that with, but none in the two by two form that the batteries are in here...

cmbs · 02-20-2010, 12:28 AM

The rechargeable batteries were definitely part of my reasoning, and I like that I can quickly change batteries and not have to wait hours for the reader's battery to recharge.

It's comfortable to hold in my left hand, but I would like them to allow the display to be upside down, so it would also be comfortable in my right hand.

petechan · 02-21-2010, 07:26 AM

Just my two cents. My main reason for choosing the Libre was the ADE that allows borrowing from the library. I don't go camping or anyplace where power would not be available for several days, and so remembering to plug the device in overnight when the battery icon is down to one bar is a nobrainer. I was concerned that prying open a plastic battery cover and replacing batteries every two weeks that one of these days a tab or something may break then you have a loose battery cover which you have to secure by tape. I have several TV remotes and table clocks that have suffered this fate and they only get their batteries changed every few months.

cmbs · 02-21-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by petechan

Just my two cents. My main reason for choosing the Libre was the ADE that allows borrowing from the library. I don't go camping or anyplace where power would not be available for several days, and so remembering to plug the device in overnight when the battery icon is down to one bar is a nobrainer. I was concerned that prying open a plastic battery cover and replacing batteries every two weeks that one of these days a tab or something may break then you have a loose battery cover which you have to secure by tape. I have several TV remotes and table clocks that have suffered this fate and they only get their batteries changed every few months.

My local library doesn't have any ebooks, so that's not a factor for me. I rarely read drm'd ebooks, I don't need it. It's nice to have in case, but I don't need it. My remotes all have battery covers intact, that's not a concern for me. I wanted support for epub, mobi, txt, html, pdf. Jetbook Lite has it, although I wish they'd improve it. I was concerned about the smaller screen, but it is readable. I like the screen, it has a lighter background and is faster loading than e-ink screens. I like the page numbers and percentage as well as the progress bar. I can live with a rechargeable battery, but I do like the AA batteries better. No waiting for charging, they're easy to find and replace if you're not at home, and I think the rechargeable lithium batteries lose capacity over time. The rechargeable and regular AA batteries will always be available fresh. I have no desire to be tied to any big book store (kindle, sony, nook). I don't even want wireless, much less need it. And the low price is definitely a plus.

The lesson is that we all have to figure out what we want in a reader before we buy, so we can get one that suits our needs.

GA Russell · 02-21-2010, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by petechan

I was concerned that prying open a plastic battery cover and replacing batteries every two weeks that one of these days a tab or something may break then you have a loose battery cover which you have to secure by tape.

Pete, that was and is a concern of mine too. Since no device is perfect, I decided to give the JBL a chance when Newegg dropped the price to $117.

I gather that people think that the battery that comes with the jetBook/Libre will last two years. If my JBL battery cover breaks two years from now, I may regret my purchase, or I may feel that I got my money's worth and get something new. We'll see.

Linda! · 02-21-2010, 01:10 PM

I think its more probable that the plastic latch that covers the SD card and usb connection will snap than the battery cover. Both seem solid enough though and I dont think its something to worry about.

Kris777 · 02-21-2010, 02:44 PM

I purchased my first jetBook almost 2 years ago (March, 2008) and the cover of SD card and usb connection still in the perfect condition. The battery works 20-22 hours after each charge. I think it will be no problem with my jetBook-Lite battery cover too.

cmbs · 02-21-2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Linda!

I think its more probable that the plastic latch that covers the SD card and usb connection will snap than the battery cover. Both seem solid enough though and I dont think its something to worry about.

Me too. The SD cover is kind of hard to open, hard plastic, has to be turned, teeny thing holding it on. That's the one I'm concerned about breaking too.

Ken Maltby · 02-21-2010, 03:04 PM

The cover for the SD/USB, on my JBL isn't what I would call "Hard" plastic, it's
more flexable, like a vinyl.

Luck;
Ken

petechan · 02-22-2010, 08:22 AM

I guess in a year or so we Libre and Jetbook owners will be getting together figuring out how to replace our batteries. I see that there a sites on the web that sell the lithium battery and some sort of "replacement tools" for about $30.

http://www.batteryship.com/htmlos/ht...?item=AEJ001SL

When I look at the case I can't figure out how you would remove the back, there are no screws. Does one just pry it open by force? Has any adventurous soul tried this?

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02-15-2010, 02:46 PM	#16
Kris777 Banned Posts: 1,767 Karma: 2520493 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Nexus 7, jetBook-Lite, jetBook mini, Toshiba Thrive, JETBOOK COLOR	I have both units - jetBook and jetbook-Lite. I mostly use jetBook-Lite because I like AA battery part that I use as a holder. eReader format support is a big plus too.

02-15-2010, 03:08 PM	#17
LuBiB Banned Posts: 349 Karma: 1018593 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Device: jetBook, iPhone, JETBOOK COLOR!!	No other reader on the market runs on AA batteries, so if you're on the go nothing can beat a jetBook LITE. Anything on a rechargeable battery will sooner or later run out, but after 2 years, are you really sure that a newer model of the jetBook won't be out. I mean, 2 years is a long time, and the way technology is going, im sure the next gen jetBook will be a killer. As of now, pricewise, i got my in-laws all jetBook LITES for the holidays and they love it with no problems.

02-17-2010, 05:19 AM	#20
idraw22 Zealot Posts: 115 Karma: 1094380 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: arkansas Device: Jetbook Lite, Kindle 3, jetbook mini, sony clie, sony prs-T1	Hey, I like to have one that can use regular batteries just in case I'm nowhere near a recharge source... or w/o a charger. Now that I've been reading twice as much lately, I need backup!

02-20-2010, 12:28 AM	#22
cmbs non-believer Posts: 384 Karma: 713 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Device: Cybook Gen 3, JetBook Lite	The rechargeable batteries were definitely part of my reasoning, and I like that I can quickly change batteries and not have to wait hours for the reader's battery to recharge. It's comfortable to hold in my left hand, but I would like them to allow the display to be upside down, so it would also be comfortable in my right hand.

02-21-2010, 07:26 AM	#23
petechan Connoisseur Posts: 92 Karma: 148 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Aluratek libre	Just my two cents. My main reason for choosing the Libre was the ADE that allows borrowing from the library. I don't go camping or anyplace where power would not be available for several days, and so remembering to plug the device in overnight when the battery icon is down to one bar is a nobrainer. I was concerned that prying open a plastic battery cover and replacing batteries every two weeks that one of these days a tab or something may break then you have a loose battery cover which you have to secure by tape. I have several TV remotes and table clocks that have suffered this fate and they only get their batteries changed every few months.

02-21-2010, 01:10 PM	#26
Linda! Enthusiast Posts: 40 Karma: 86 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Michigan Device: Jetbook Lite	I think its more probable that the plastic latch that covers the SD card and usb connection will snap than the battery cover. Both seem solid enough though and I dont think its something to worry about.

02-21-2010, 02:44 PM	#27
Kris777 Banned Posts: 1,767 Karma: 2520493 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Nexus 7, jetBook-Lite, jetBook mini, Toshiba Thrive, JETBOOK COLOR	I purchased my first jetBook almost 2 years ago (March, 2008) and the cover of SD card and usb connection still in the perfect condition. The battery works 20-22 hours after each charge. I think it will be no problem with my jetBook-Lite battery cover too.

02-21-2010, 03:04 PM	#29
Ken Maltby Wizard Posts: 4,466 Karma: 6900052 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Heart of Texas Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,	The cover for the SD/USB, on my JBL isn't what I would call "Hard" plastic, it's more flexable, like a vinyl. Luck; Ken

02-22-2010, 08:22 AM	#30
petechan Connoisseur Posts: 92 Karma: 148 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Aluratek libre	I guess in a year or so we Libre and Jetbook owners will be getting together figuring out how to replace our batteries. I see that there a sites on the web that sell the lithium battery and some sort of "replacement tools" for about $30. http://www.batteryship.com/htmlos/ht...?item=AEJ001SL When I look at the case I can't figure out how you would remove the back, there are no screws. Does one just pry it open by force? Has any adventurous soul tried this?

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