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

Robertb · 06-03-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

If you'd like to distribute with your devices any of the "classics" that I've uploaded here to MR (eg my illustrated versions of Dickens), you are most welcome to do so.

Dear Harry:

I am a little slow this morning, I guess. Where can I find your uploaded illustrated versions? I DO want to put them on the devices. Absolutely!!

Also... I would like to use one of them as the standard start-up screen for all EZ Readers. Maybe we can insert a line or two of prose that makes one think? "Maybe the famous "MANKIND was my business" from A Christmas Carol?

Oh, Harry, you are so welcome!!

Robertb · 06-03-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mobelby

Hi RobertB,

That's good news. To help us global (ie non-US shoppers) can you confirm the differences between your pocket pro and the bebook mini are:

- custom firmware: ie yours will handle BOTH epub and ereader
- custom colors
- crush resistant leather case
- possibly cheaper price ?? USD vs EURO ??

Dear Mobelby:

I admit to knowing almost nothing about the actual BeBook Mini so I cannot really compare. I have looked online and they do not offer it in colours yet. I would think this BeBook will offer the same crush-resistent leather case. I THINK theirs will only offer Mobipocket (as Mobi is exclusive). I am confident that BeBook will do a great job of it.

The only thing I can add is support. They are in France and Astak is in North America. That is a major difference if something goes wrong, God forbid.

HarryT · 06-03-2009, 01:20 PM

Click the "E-Books" link on the blue bar at the top of the screen, select "Browse Latest uploads", then "Search E-Books". You'd need to download the Mobi version, then use Calibre to convert to ePub, which presumably is the format you'd want.

kacir · 06-03-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Robertb

Where can I find your uploaded illustrated versions? I DO want to put them on the devices. Absolutely!!

Good morning Robert.

This is exactly what I have been suggesting here for the last two days ;-)

Scroll to the top of this page.
There is blue band with white text under the logo.
On the blue band you find E-Books link ...

JSWolf · 06-03-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Robertb

FRY's does ship from FRY's.com.

Frys does not ship the EZ Reader from frys.com. If I want to buy an EZ Reader from Frys, I have to go to a store that has it in stock. And as there are no Frys stores nearby, I am out of luck should I want an EZ Reader from them.

http://www.frys.com/product/5834633?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Jellby · 06-03-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

If you'd like to distribute with your devices any of the "classics" that I've uploaded here to MR (eg my illustrated versions of Dickens), you are most welcome to do so.

Dito for my uploads.

JSWolf · 06-03-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Robertb

Dear NatCh:

We have sold roughly 5,000 units thru FRY's and that is a decent sample. However, Jinke and its other distributors in Europe and Asia have sold about 500,000 versions of what is the EZ Reader. That is a VERY representative sample to base reliability upon. We got into the unit well after the rest of the world had thoroughly tested it. The V3 is the number one seller in Europe.

You would have sold more then roughly 5,000 units via Frys if Frys actually shipped them via the website instead of in store purchases only.

brecklundin · 06-03-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Frys does not ship the EZ Reader from frys.com. If I want to buy an EZ Reader from Frys, I have to go to a store that has it in stock. And as there are no Frys stores nearby, I am out of luck should I want an EZ Reader from them.

http://www.frys.com/product/5834633?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

How many times must this be explained? Fry's, as with all major online retailers, has a central hub dedicated to only online sales. This hub has it's own inventory. Also part of the original purchase from the maker were sent to stores. Stores do NOT fill internet orders. All major retailers work this exact same way. Smaller ones can often scarf up store stock to ship out but it is by far the exception...when Fry's runs out of warehouse stock then the device is no longer available for online purchase.

You can always try and call a Fry's in your region and ask if you can buy one if they have any on the shelf. No guarantee they will do this however.

Nowhere on the site does Fry's say they will not ship the device...it says they are currently cannot ship them for online orders. Yeah, Fry's wording could be a LOT better, but even a bit of thinking will answer the question, especially given the number of folks here who have mentioned buying one from Fry's online.

Robertb · 06-03-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Frys does not ship the EZ Reader from frys.com. If I want to buy an EZ Reader from Frys, I have to go to a store that has it in stock. And as there are no Frys stores nearby, I am out of luck should I want an EZ Reader from them.

http://www.frys.com/product/5834633?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Dear JS:

I know only that FRY's.com has sent us P.O. for about 60 EZ Readers. If they do not ship then what can they do with these? I am NOT at all arguing with you. I just find this strange on FRY's part. Could it be (possibly) that FRY's.com ran out and is slow to process restocks when they get them. Gee, JS, I will try to find out.

I DO know that the EZ Reader Pocket PRO WILL be sold by Astak on www.goEZebook.com (under construction) and we DO ship!!

JS... let me know. Our price is $249 (plus freight) but I will be happy to sell you an EZ Reader and ship to you. I do not want you to experience problems. Call Walter at: 408-452-8788 and tell him that Robert B said to sell you an EZ Reader at $249 due to all the trouble you have had with FRY's not shipping!! That offer is for anyone of you who have had a problem buying.

Robertb · 06-03-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Click the "E-Books" link on the blue bar at the top of the screen, select "Browse Latest uploads", then "Search E-Books". You'd need to download the Mobi version, then use Calibre to convert to ePub, which presumably is the format you'd want.

Dear Harry:

I searched under "HarryT" and "Dickens Illustrations" in Search E-Books". I admit this is all new to me. Can you just email them to me in jpeg, gif, bmp, or anything else? I am NOT good at this. I admit it! OK, maybe "thick as a brick".

I think I need lessons from Dale DePriest!!

HarryT · 06-04-2009, 02:35 AM

Hi Robert,

There are download links for all the Dickens books here

As I say, they are only available in Mobi, Sony, and RB formats; does your device support DRM-free Mobipocket format? If not, you'll need to use a tool like "Calibre" to convert them to ePub.

Musicman · 06-04-2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Robertb

Dear JS:

Our price is $249 (plus freight) but I will be happy to sell you an EZ Reader and ship to you. I do not want you to experience problems. Call Walter at: 408-452-8788 and tell him that Robert B said to sell you an EZ Reader at $249 due to all the trouble you have had with FRY's not shipping!! That offer is for anyone of you who have had a problem buying.

Robertb,

I am waiting for the Pocket Pro (reserve mine in slate blue..), but I would also take advantage of this offer if the fireware supported at least adobe digital DRM, so I could read books I borrow from the library...

Any word on when a firmware upgrade for the Ez-reader so that it supports Adbobe digital DRM (might as well included e-reader drm)???

DG25 · 06-04-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Robertb

Dear DG25:

I agree that more pictures are needed. However, we do not even have the samples yet. Last night I received firm specs. Hopefully samples will arrive Friday.

Yes, I want pictures too. So far I have to gleam everything from online pics which are poor. Will ask for whole slew of pictures tonight but best ones will be when we get the samples.

Yes, a video would be good but we are always in discussion on that and we never get it done. I will try to get up a video when samples arrive.

Thanks for the answer, but how about dictionary support?

AJ Starr · 06-04-2009, 07:43 PM

RobertB,
Just check EZReader site and saw the new "under construction" page with the new logo.

I like the logo, it's cute.

AJ

mklynds · 06-04-2009, 08:11 PM

The logo may be a little to cute, if you ask me. It's not terrible but not great. It's also not a big deal. I am just excited to see the new site and this must mean we are at least a little closer.

06-04-2009, 07:43 PM	#74
AJ Starr Guru Posts: 815 Karma: 1029784 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nebraska, USA Device: PEZ, Color Libre, 2@Sony T1, Onyx i62HD	Cute Logo RobertB, Just check EZReader site and saw the new "under construction" page with the new logo. I like the logo, it's cute. AJ

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Click the "E-Books" link on the blue bar at the top of the screen, select "Browse Latest uploads", then "Search E-Books". You'd need to download the Mobi version, then use Calibre to convert to ePub, which presumably is the format you'd want.

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Hi Robert, There are download links for all the Dickens books here As I say, they are only available in Mobi, Sony, and RB formats; does your device support DRM-free Mobipocket format? If not, you'll need to use a tool like "Calibre" to convert them to ePub.

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mklynds That guy, no not that guy Posts: 337 Karma: 2846 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Device: PRS600 Red	The logo may be a little to cute, if you ask me. It's not terrible but not great. It's also not a big deal. I am just excited to see the new site and this must mean we are at least a little closer.

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