Astak announces 5 inch Pocket PRO for $199 - Page 9

NeweReader · 06-11-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by wallcraft

The eReader files from FictionWise, and elsewhere, have file extension .pdb. However, be careful because many ebook formats come in .pdb files see Wiki: PDB and Wiki: eReader.

Thank you Wallcraft!

NeweReader · 06-11-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Robertb

Dear NeweReader:

Thank you!! I had been having a horrible day and your post cheered me. As I love my EZ Reader and believe others will also... I am always overjoyed to see it in print!!

Fictionwise eReader supports .pdb at present. In the near future it will support epub.

Do not forget that all Pocket PRO come with Adobe Digital Editions for oustanding .pdf and epub.

However, the Pocket PRO supports about 14 formats. We are not limited like our competition. It will support: .pdf, doc, jpg/bmp, txt, MP3, pdb, html, lit, prc, epub, and a lot more in non-DRM.

Again, thank you very much!!

Hey Robert, let me know when you are having a horrible day. I would be more than happy to tell you how great you and your products are!

Thanks for your answer. It was exactly what I was hoping for. I use several of those 14 formats that you listed above. Knowing that I will be able to read those formats on the Pocket Pro just adds to my list of "Pros" in my list of reasons why I want one.

Hears hoping that you can convince the Powers That Be to produce this Reader. You have my vote.

A very satisfied customer,

NeweReader

AJ Starr · 06-11-2009, 01:35 PM

Robert,
Are there any other ASTAK executives reading this forum?

If not, tell them you have several sure sells here. I'll send my money, right now, for a Pocket Pro, even with the problems...

AJ

griffonwing · 06-11-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AJ Starr

Robert,
Are there any other ASTAK executives reading this forum?

If not, tell them you have several sure sells here. I'll send my money, right now, for a Pocket Pro, even with the problems...

AJ

Ditto for me. As I stated previously, as soon as pre-orders are available, i'm ordering.

Robertb · 06-12-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by basschick

wouldn't the easiest way simply be to install a board? vb is good but there's also a pretty good free board called phpbb which has less features than this board but does all the regular stuff fine.

Thank you!! I am going to look to both boards today.

I appreciate your help.

sassanik · 06-13-2009, 06:13 PM

I am sure this was answered earlier in this thread somewhere. But do you have an eta on when this will be for sale?

Thanks!

Amy

griffonwing · 06-13-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sassanik

I am sure this was answered earlier in this thread somewhere. But do you have an eta on when this will be for sale?

Thanks!

Amy

In the very long Astak thread, page 155, post 2319, RobertB says he expects no later than a mid-August release. Just in time for my birthday!

sassanik · 06-13-2009, 11:12 PM

Ah hah! I figured it was somewhere in the thread, just not sure where.

Amy

manifestor · 06-14-2009, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Robertb

The fact is that the EZ Reader 6 inch Basic is selling well and everyone loves it and they do not need to take the thunder away from the 5 inch Pocket PRO.

Thanks for your reply. I totally understand what you mean.

basschick · 06-15-2009, 05:10 PM

can't wait till it's released! if the price doesn't go up, i'll be buying one for my husband - then if it's intuitive to use, one for myself.

Robertb · 06-15-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by basschick

can't wait till it's released! if the price doesn't go up, i'll be buying one for my husband - then if it's intuitive to use, one for myself.

Dear Basschick:

I am always happy to get your posts.

"Intuitive" for me is also important. I have always said the EZ Reader is so intuitive that you do not need the Owners Manual (but I recommend reading it and the FAQ sheet anyway).

Thank you for bringing up "intuitive" because I think that is what makes a Reader something you can love instead of just tolerate.

basschick · 06-15-2009, 09:33 PM

i agree. having to constantly look for the buttons or figure out what does what detracts from the pleasure of reading. being able to simply turn the page without thinking about it makes ebooks as easy to use and enjoyable as pbooks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robertb

Dear Basschick:

I am always happy to get your posts.

"Intuitive" for me is also important. I have always said the EZ Reader is so intuitive that you do not need the Owners Manual (but I recommend reading it and the FAQ sheet anyway).

Thank you for bringing up "intuitive" because I think that is what makes a Reader something you can love instead of just tolerate.

Robertb · 06-16-2009, 08:45 PM

Dear All:

I have posted a new blog today (www.robertbEZ.blogspot.com) that talks about the new website, the great sale coming on EZ Readers at FRY's Electronics, and more on the EZ Reader Pocket PRO.

You may want to check it out!!

Robertb · 06-17-2009, 01:02 PM

Dear Everyone:

The new website (www.goEZebook.com) will be open only to MobileRead Forum from 6:00 p.m. PDT on June 23 until 7:00 a.m. PDT on June 25.

The user name you type in is: MobileReadGuest

The password is simply:forum

The idea is for you to be able to look around, fill out the free Member info, try some of the links, and tell me what may be a problem or could be improved. You will have to send me a Private Message or post online for your comments. The message board is still under construction.

You will not be able to buy books yet but it should be a good tour.

Remember: right NOW we will have only Multi-Format eBooks up. As soon as the Fictionwise eReader SDK is done we will put it up on that site for a firmware upgrade and we will then have ALL the latest titles up and available. We expect this within a month or two. We also should have the Adobe Digital Editions up as a firmware download in about 6 weeks.

Sales of eBooks on the website help to support Astak. If you like what Astak is doing... we would appreciate the business.

Robertb · 06-17-2009, 05:35 PM

Dear All:

Please realize that every monitor will be a little bit off... so what you see here will be close but maybe not exact. I cannot adjust your monitor. Here is the best I could do on short notice to show the EZ Reader Pocket PRO color selections.

Thank You to all those who posted what they wanted and we definitely followed the advice.

The pink is really a violet and the blue is a Slate Blue. There will be a white; but I do not have a picture yet. New is a nice metallic purple that is really beautiful.

06-11-2009, 01:35 PM	#123
AJ Starr Guru Posts: 815 Karma: 1029784 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nebraska, USA Device: PEZ, Color Libre, 2@Sony T1, Onyx i62HD	Just Curious Robert, Are there any other ASTAK executives reading this forum? If not, tell them you have several sure sells here. I'll send my money, right now, for a Pocket Pro, even with the problems... AJ

06-13-2009, 06:13 PM	#126
sassanik Guru Posts: 774 Karma: 1211741 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oregon Device: EB1150, iPhone, Cool-er Purple, Pocketbook 360, Kindle Fire	when? I am sure this was answered earlier in this thread somewhere. But do you have an eta on when this will be for sale? Thanks! Amy

06-13-2009, 11:12 PM	#128
sassanik Guru Posts: 774 Karma: 1211741 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oregon Device: EB1150, iPhone, Cool-er Purple, Pocketbook 360, Kindle Fire	Gotcha Ah hah! I figured it was somewhere in the thread, just not sure where. Amy

06-16-2009, 08:45 PM	#133
Robertb Astak Director, Bus. Devl Posts: 2,560 Karma: 2500000 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Astak Pocket PRO	New blog posted Dear All: I have posted a new blog today (www.robertbEZ.blogspot.com) that talks about the new website, the great sale coming on EZ Readers at FRY's Electronics, and more on the EZ Reader Pocket PRO. You may want to check it out!!

06-17-2009, 01:02 PM	#134
Robertb Astak Director, Bus. Devl Posts: 2,560 Karma: 2500000 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Astak Pocket PRO	New Astak website 36 hour tour Dear Everyone: The new website (www.goEZebook.com) will be open only to MobileRead Forum from 6:00 p.m. PDT on June 23 until 7:00 a.m. PDT on June 25. The user name you type in is: MobileReadGuest The password is simply:forum The idea is for you to be able to look around, fill out the free Member info, try some of the links, and tell me what may be a problem or could be improved. You will have to send me a Private Message or post online for your comments. The message board is still under construction. You will not be able to buy books yet but it should be a good tour. Remember: right NOW we will have only Multi-Format eBooks up. As soon as the Fictionwise eReader SDK is done we will put it up on that site for a firmware upgrade and we will then have ALL the latest titles up and available. We expect this within a month or two. We also should have the Adobe Digital Editions up as a firmware download in about 6 weeks. Sales of eBooks on the website help to support Astak. If you like what Astak is doing... we would appreciate the business.

06-15-2009, 05:10 PM	#130
basschick Wizard Posts: 1,096 Karma: 4695691 Join Date: May 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	can't wait till it's released! if the price doesn't go up, i'll be buying one for my husband - then if it's intuitive to use, one for myself.

06-17-2009, 05:35 PM	#135
Robertb Astak Director, Bus. Devl Posts: 2,560 Karma: 2500000 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Astak Pocket PRO	First rough color photos of Pocket PRO colors! Dear All: Please realize that every monitor will be a little bit off... so what you see here will be close but maybe not exact. I cannot adjust your monitor. Here is the best I could do on short notice to show the EZ Reader Pocket PRO color selections. Thank You to all those who posted what they wanted and we definitely followed the advice. The pink is really a violet and the blue is a Slate Blue. There will be a white; but I do not have a picture yet. New is a nice metallic purple that is really beautiful. Attached Thumbnails

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