$50 Off Delstar Openbook @ Walgreen's - Page 2

toomanybooks · 03-08-2010, 12:38 PM

It looks interesting. It comes with a ac/dc charger and it connects to the computer via usb. It doesn't have any dictionaries or annotation, but it does have a flip mode where it automatically turns the page after a set number of seconds.

kennyc · 03-08-2010, 12:50 PM

Interesting, yes the manual mentions the usb for charging and transferring files.

kevinp · 03-08-2010, 07:56 PM

Charge it for 5 hours for only 8 hours of use and the battery is not user replaceable? Doesn't sound too good to me.

Also mentions several times in the manual that it will accept 2 GB SD cards, and then in one place it says 16 GB.

Is Delstar really going to support this thing with BIOS updates and new parts or is it just another throw-away item? I can't afford to throw away $100.

Reading on an LCD isn't any different than reading on my Dell Axim other than screen size. I'll stick with my Axim until something better comes out. I'm thinking color e-ink displays...

theducks · 03-09-2010, 10:54 AM

I would be surprised that you got a full 8 hours of normal reading.
There are adjustments, like reduced back light that streach a run time.
No-DRM support.
NO BIOS upgrades listed on their site.
This company appears to specialize in One Off Wonders.
Next time, a different model.

$99 is pretty cheap, if the device will do what you want. understanding it's limitations.

spear · 03-12-2010, 04:16 PM

found the link.

03-12-2010, 04:16 PM	#20
spear Connoisseur Posts: 89 Karma: 175420 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mostly In My Head Device: Kindle Paperwhite	found the link. Last edited by spear; 03-12-2010 at 04:20 PM. Reason: found the link

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03-08-2010, 12:38 PM	#16
toomanybooks Addict Posts: 302 Karma: 1039424 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: Ipad, Ipod Touch, KIndle Fire	It looks interesting. It comes with a ac/dc charger and it connects to the computer via usb. It doesn't have any dictionaries or annotation, but it does have a flip mode where it automatically turns the page after a set number of seconds.

03-08-2010, 12:50 PM	#17
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,904 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Interesting, yes the manual mentions the usb for charging and transferring files.

03-08-2010, 07:56 PM	#18
kevinp Fanatic Posts: 583 Karma: 3549018 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan Device: Kindle Scribe, Kindle PW (10th & 11th gen); Fire HD 10	Charge it for 5 hours for only 8 hours of use and the battery is not user replaceable? Doesn't sound too good to me. Also mentions several times in the manual that it will accept 2 GB SD cards, and then in one place it says 16 GB. Is Delstar really going to support this thing with BIOS updates and new parts or is it just another throw-away item? I can't afford to throw away $100. Reading on an LCD isn't any different than reading on my Dell Axim other than screen size. I'll stick with my Axim until something better comes out. I'm thinking color e-ink displays...

03-09-2010, 10:54 AM	#19
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,086 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	I would be surprised that you got a full 8 hours of normal reading. There are adjustments, like reduced back light that streach a run time. No-DRM support. NO BIOS upgrades listed on their site. This company appears to specialize in One Off Wonders. Next time, a different model. $99 is pretty cheap, if the device will do what you want. understanding it's limitations.

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