$94.97 ebook reader at dealextreme...does video? LCD...

guyanonymous · 08-12-2010, 01:00 AM

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.44050

GA Russell · 08-12-2010, 01:05 AM

Nice find Guy!

I guess we'll find out this Christmas the destiny of LCD devices. The people have said that they want readers under $100, and the LCD crowd is giving it to them.

eric11210 · 08-12-2010, 04:06 AM

Hmm. When they hit $50 or so, I'll buy one as a spare ereader to see what all the fuss is about. If nothing else, it would be useful for guests whenever I have them. At $100, it's still just expensive enough not to be worthwhile to spend the money when I live alone.

Eric

Domas · 08-12-2010, 04:37 AM

No info on battery time though. Could be useless...

Ken Maltby · 08-12-2010, 04:52 AM

TF=MicroSD
The box said that it supports Adobe DRM
The pictures only showed a limited color range, which is interesting. It might mean
that the display has a switchable backlight and is otherwise a reflective TFT.

Without a manufacturer's name and model and/or the developer's web site, I would
give it a pass for now.

Luck;
Ken

jerome · 08-12-2010, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Domas

No info on battery time though. Could be useless...

there's some info at the bottom of that page, though it needs to be confirmed

16-18 hours : reading
22 hrs : music
4-5 hrs : video(?)

TGS · 08-12-2010, 07:44 AM

It looks like it comes from EKEN in China, and they look to be knocking them out in various places, including on ebay with at least a 100% mark-up

HarryT · 08-12-2010, 08:50 AM

Is this a Windows CE device? There seem to be lots of 7" CE tablets around these days.

Ken Maltby · 08-12-2010, 01:32 PM

It does look like the E003 EKEN listed except for the larger (7") display and a larger
2100mAh battery. So we still can't be sure about the display's tech characteristics,
the others on the page look like full color backlit TFT, to me.

Luck;
Ken

Domas · 08-13-2010, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric11210

Hmm. When they hit $50 or so, I'll buy one as a spare ereader to see what all the fuss is about.

It's $50 if you buy 200 of them

Quote:

Minimum Order: 100 to 199 Pieces
[...]
FOB Price Range: US$ 50 - US$ 58

Source: http://ekengroup.manufacturer.global...ook-Reader.htm

SensualPoet · 08-15-2010, 01:37 PM

So if these can be bought wholesale in modest quantities for under $60, why does everyone believe Amazon is selling the Kindle 3 at $139 "below cost"?!?

lord_blackfang · 08-15-2010, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensualPoet

So if these can be bought wholesale in modest quantities for under $60, why does everyone believe Amazon is selling the Kindle 3 at $139 "below cost"?!?

Because if consumers acknowledged how much we're being overcharged for everything these days, there would be a revolution.

Kris777 · 08-16-2010, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Is this a Windows CE device? There seem to be lots of 7" CE tablets around these days.

This video about Seven-inch EKEN tablet:

"The company did say that the Windows CE 6.0 version costs approximately $2.20 more than the Android-ready model, or $11 extra if users want a web browser to be included."

I think this ebook reader based on Android OS.

MikeFromHC · 08-16-2010, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Maltby

TF=MicroSD
The box said that it supports Adobe DRM
The pictures only showed a limited color range, which is interesting. It might mean
that the display has a switchable backlight and is otherwise a reflective TFT.

Without a manufacturer's name and model and/or the developer's web site, I would
give it a pass for now.

Luck;
Ken

Dealextreme is easy to work with and much of their stuff is high quality.

As for a brand name, it does not seem to mean a lot. The Chinese seem to have mixed Communist and Capitalist and come up with a system that allows for rapid advancement in quality. They seem to buy the same pieces and parts, build the device, add a feature or two that makes it a bit different, then slap their name on it. There are dozens of high end flashlights with identical bodies, end caps, and in some cases heads, but they all are a little bit different - and getting more expensive.

guyanonymous · 08-16-2010, 10:10 PM

Those prices include shipping (at least to Canada)...but not duty/taxes (if more than $20 for Canada).

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08-12-2010, 01:05 AM	#2
GA Russell Montreal wins Grey Cup! Posts: 7,583 Karma: 31484197 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	Nice find Guy! I guess we'll find out this Christmas the destiny of LCD devices. The people have said that they want readers under $100, and the LCD crowd is giving it to them.

08-12-2010, 04:06 AM	#3
eric11210 Addict Posts: 295 Karma: 400001 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Sony Reader PRS-600	Hmm. When they hit $50 or so, I'll buy one as a spare ereader to see what all the fuss is about. If nothing else, it would be useful for guests whenever I have them. At $100, it's still just expensive enough not to be worthwhile to spend the money when I live alone. Eric

08-12-2010, 04:37 AM	#4
Domas Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 493302 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London, United Kingdom Device: Sony T1, Sony PRS-505, Elonex (EB600E), Cool-er (EB600EM), Hanvon N516	No info on battery time though. Could be useless...

08-12-2010, 04:52 AM	#5
Ken Maltby Wizard Posts: 4,465 Karma: 6900052 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Heart of Texas Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,	TF=MicroSD The box said that it supports Adobe DRM The pictures only showed a limited color range, which is interesting. It might mean that the display has a switchable backlight and is otherwise a reflective TFT. Without a manufacturer's name and model and/or the developer's web site, I would give it a pass for now. Luck; Ken

08-12-2010, 07:44 AM	#7
TGS Country Member Posts: 9,058 Karma: 7676767 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Denmark Device: Liseuse: Irex DR800. PRS 505 in the house, and the missus has an iPad.	It looks like it comes from EKEN in China, and they look to be knocking them out in various places, including on ebay with at least a 100% mark-up

08-12-2010, 08:50 AM	#8
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Is this a Windows CE device? There seem to be lots of 7" CE tablets around these days.

08-12-2010, 01:32 PM	#9
Ken Maltby Wizard Posts: 4,465 Karma: 6900052 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Heart of Texas Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,	It does look like the E003 EKEN listed except for the larger (7") display and a larger 2100mAh battery. So we still can't be sure about the display's tech characteristics, the others on the page look like full color backlit TFT, to me. Luck; Ken

08-15-2010, 01:37 PM	#11
SensualPoet Wizard Posts: 2,302 Karma: 2607151 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite, Asus ZenPad 3, Kobo Glo	So if these can be bought wholesale in modest quantities for under $60, why does everyone believe Amazon is selling the Kindle 3 at $139 "below cost"?!?

08-16-2010, 10:10 PM	#15
guyanonymous Guru Posts: 692 Karma: 27532 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Ebookwise 1150 / 1200	Those prices include shipping (at least to Canada)...but not duty/taxes (if more than $20 for Canada).