Jetbook with New Formats Now at Bed Bath and Beyond

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by HarryT

I'm not at all convinced of the truth of that statement. I believe that the BeBook supports all the formats that the Jetbook does, and perhaps more besides.

Actually, the BeBook is the most versatile reader available.

- Supported file formats: pdf, mobi, prc, epub, lit, txt, fb2, doc, html, rtf, djvu, wol, ppt, mbp, chm, bmp, jpg, png, gif, tif, rar, zip, mp3.

I am not 100% sure, but I do think that only Mobipocket supports DRM. But even still that puts it one up from the Jetbook and the BeBook does support a lot more non-DRM formats.

The comparison of the Jetbook to the 505 and K1 contained a lot of incorrect information and out and out lies. Saying the Jetbook is the most versatile reader is yet another lie. The BeBook can make that claim and has the firmware to back it up.

[Kris777]

Originally Posted by HarryT

I'm not at all convinced of the truth of that statement. I believe that the BeBook supports all the formats that the Jetbook does, and perhaps more besides.

As I remember BeBook is Netherlands company and they don't sell it in US.

[rebarnmom]

Originally Posted by exvaxman

I only go into BB&B with the 20% off coupons due to their prices. They sometimes have real deals on discontinued/out of box stuff however.

I already have my jetbook (last year, newegg $200 sale). Like it far better than the Sony's I have had.

I have a whole pocket in my purse full of BB&B coupons! Our (somewhat) local store lets you use as many coupons as you have items for, even if they're expired!

I can't wait to see the Jetbook in person! That's what they need to be doing-- getting those eBook readers out in the public retail outlets where they can get the real hands-on experience and fall in love

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Kris777

As I remember BeBook is Netherlands company and they don't sell it in US.

The Jetbook is being touted as the WORLD'S most versatile eBook reader. Not just the USA.

Plus, the website will let me purchase a BeBook if I so desire and I am in the US.

[DaleDe]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Actually, the BeBook is the most versatile reader available.

- Supported file formats: pdf, mobi, prc, epub, lit, txt, fb2, doc, html, rtf, djvu, wol, ppt, mbp, chm, bmp, jpg, png, gif, tif, rar, zip, mp3.

I am not 100% sure, but I do think that only Mobipocket supports DRM. But even still that puts it one up from the Jetbook and the BeBook does support a lot more non-DRM formats.

The comparison of the Jetbook to the 505 and K1 contained a lot of incorrect information and out and out lies. Saying the Jetbook is the most versatile reader is yet another lie. The BeBook can make that claim and has the firmware to back it up.

Well, BeBook and all the other Hanlin clones. mobi and prc are the same formats so shouldn't really be listed separately but they also support PDB (PalmDOC) which is another format. Mobi is the only DRM format supported. MBP is not a eBook reader format but the meta-data for mobi/prc.

Dale

[pking36330]

Originally Posted by vivaldirules

No kidding! This seems really very weird to me. I go to BB&B to buy things cheap kitchen stuff, linens, towels, trash cans, etc. Why in the world they're going to sell ebook readers that sell for hundreds of dollars is way beyond me.

I'm with you there. If I was ever considering their ebook reader, I'm not now. I see the link with selling ereaders in book stores and I can make the link for selling them in electronics stores, but selling the device in a BB&B indicates its second rate and instead of penetrating the two logical brick and mortar outlets, it can only achieve retail penetration in some wonky unrelated retail environment.

I think placing their product in those stores will damage their image and not improve their sales.

Just my opinion, I have no facts beyond my visceral reaction to reading the announcement. Didn't mean to offend anyone, and don't know enough about this particular device to know much about it, but in my mind, the jetbook will always now be immediately thought of as a joke and not a serious, state-of-the-art ebook reader. Maybe I'll overcome it by coming to MobileRead to learn about this device's capabilities, but a lot of folks won't ever come to MobileRead to learn if their initial reaction was wrong or not.

[Kris777]

Originally Posted by pking36330

I'm with you there. If I was ever considering their ebook reader, I'm not now. I see the link with selling ereaders in book stores and I can make the link for selling them in electronics stores, but selling the device in a BB&B indicates its second rate and instead of penetrating the two logical brick and mortar outlets, it can only achieve retail penetration in some wonky unrelated retail environment.

I think placing their product in those stores will damage their image and not improve their sales.

Just my opinion, I have no facts beyond my visceral reaction to reading the announcement. Didn't mean to offend anyone, and don't know enough about this particular device to know much about it, but in my mind, the jetbook will always now be immediately thought of as a joke and not a serious, state-of-the-art ebook reader. Maybe I'll overcome it by coming to MobileRead to learn about this device's capabilities, but a lot of folks won't ever come to MobileRead to learn if their initial reaction was wrong or not.

I can't agree with it. Why Sony can sell ebook readers in Target stores but
jetBook can't sell it in BB&B stores? The main point that many people can test it before purchase (they can't do it online when buy Kindle or other eBook readers available online only)

[Nita]

Originally Posted by pking36330

I'm with you there. If I was ever considering their ebook reader, I'm not now. I see the link with selling ereaders in book stores and I can make the link for selling them in electronics stores, but selling the device in a BB&B indicates its second rate and instead of penetrating the two logical brick and mortar outlets, it can only achieve retail penetration in some wonky unrelated retail environment.

I think placing their product in those stores will damage their image and not improve their sales.

Just my opinion, I have no facts beyond my visceral reaction to reading the announcement. Didn't mean to offend anyone, and don't know enough about this particular device to know much about it, but in my mind, the jetbook will always now be immediately thought of as a joke and not a serious, state-of-the-art ebook reader. Maybe I'll overcome it by coming to MobileRead to learn about this device's capabilities, but a lot of folks won't ever come to MobileRead to learn if their initial reaction was wrong or not.

probably for you it would be a joke or second rated reader, but I think that they just try to bring the product to the part of customers who is far away from high technology, but still likes to read a lot I mean housewives and so on.
as for me, I tried Sony 505 in Target and Jetbook in BB&B and to be honest I know nothing about formats, but I like Jetbook better and I'm glad I had the opportunity to try both readers I wish all ereaders were available to try somewhere offline

[badgoodDeb]

Bed Bath & Beyond has also sold vinyl record players which can also record to CD. This runs about the same price as the reader does. They are not only towels and linens.

[DixieGal]

BBBeyond wedding registries sort of chap my butt. Couples just go thru and pick scat that nobody ever needs. Whenever they register for 16 place settings of plain ugly white china at $40 per plate, well, seeing as how nobody is going to buy 15 place settings of plain ugly white china, well... I get them 1 plate. I know they will return it. I just enjoy the look on the faces as they are both surprised and confused.

After doing this a couple of times at work, word got around and the couples sort of expect it now. HOWEVER, at the last office shower, I was sick and busy and just gave them a check. I got to see the surprise and confusion again!

[pshrynk]

But does it come with "Uncle John's Bathroom Reader" loaded?

[Kris777]

Originally Posted by pshrynk

But does it come with "Uncle John's Bathroom Reader" loaded?

I see this book available on Amazon.com in both paper and electronic format for Kindle owners
http://www.amazon.com/Uncle-Johns-Gi.../dp/1592236065


By the way, this book has very high rating on Amazon website

[Lady Blue]

Originally Posted by DixieGal

They would just have to wait in line outside my cubicle, just like everyone else, and I'll help them when their turn comes up. I've just got to get me one of those "Take A Number" machines for the ol' cube.

Actually, I used to have one of those on my desk. Well, a variation of one.

Picture it - the #1 engraved on a square metal tag, attached to a pull ring, that's attached to a quite realistic facsimile of a hand grenade, which sits on a base with an engraved plate on the front with the words "Take A Number." Quite effective.

[Kris777]

It looks like many sellers sell 20% off BB&B coupons on eBay for $2
http://shop.ebay.com/items/_W0QQ_nkw...romZR40QQ_mdoZ
Is it legal?

[Seabound]

Originally Posted by Kris777

It looks like many sellers sell 20% off BB&B coupons on eBay for $2
http://shop.ebay.com/items/_W0QQ_nkw...romZR40QQ_mdoZ
Is it legal?

Ha ha, that's a riot! I regularly get those in the mail and regularly throw them away when I should be selling them on eBay!