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Old 12-17-2011, 11:38 PM   #16
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Does anyone know which BeBook firmware would work with the http://www.pocketbookreader.com/ version of the EZReader? It comes with Firmware version: V2.11Astak.091021

I can't find any firmware downloads on the Astak site and I'm not sure if I should install the BeBook ONE 2009 or 2010 firmware. My mother just took advantage of the lower price and I would hate to brick it too quickly.
The BeBook 2010 firmware is the one. The V3+ is the latest model and has 16 levels of greyscale and a 400mhz processor, and was released as the BeBook 2010.

Funny, their website says the firmware wont work on the 2009 (which is true) or the 2011. Never knew of a 2011 model. Their refurbed BeBook One is the 09 model, so I suppose that is what they mean hmmm

You can also look at the LBook firmware (may need to use google translate on the page). Very good firmware too IMHO. One of the best things about these line of ereaders is you can try a firmware, don't like it? Reflash with another.
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Old 12-18-2011, 12:05 AM   #17
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The BeBook 2010 firmware is the one. The V3+ is the latest model and has 16 levels of greyscale and a 400mhz processor, and was released as the BeBook 2010.
Thank you for the fast reply! I have the BeBook One from 2010 but Mum couldn't resist the price of the EZReader. I knew I would be able to change the firmware if needed so told her to go for it.
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Old 12-18-2011, 03:16 AM   #18
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Just to let you know there are many similar devices sold for $57 on geeks.com:
http://www.geeks.com/products_sc.asp?Cat=1255

I didn't buy them because I felt the screen is not that much different from the Sony PRS-505 reader I have now!

I ended up buying a jetbook, which I'm very happy with, despite the lower resolution. For text, it's just as good as an e-ink. For PDF, just as bad.

My next e-ink device will have to be a 9" device!
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Old 12-18-2011, 07:07 AM   #19
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Don't forget OpenInkPot firmware was originally designed for the V3 and the V3+...
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Old 12-18-2011, 09:27 AM   #20
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One of the best things about these line of ereaders is you can try a firmware, don't like it? Reflash with another.
And, not only that, if the firmware you try to use doesn't work for whatever reason (wrong model, defective SD(HC) card, etc.), you can always do it again with another version and unbrick it. In other words, it can't be permanently bricked.
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Don't forget OpenInkPot firmware was originally designed for the V3 and the V3+...
V3, yes; V3+, no.
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Old 12-18-2011, 09:39 AM   #21
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And, not only that, if the firmware you try to use doesn't work for whatever reason (wrong model, defective SD(HC) card, etc.), you can always do it again with another version and unbrick it. In other words, it can't be permanently bricked.

V3, yes; V3+, no.
Sorry, my bad. I confused the V3ext with the V3+...
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Old 12-20-2011, 12:07 AM   #22
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I have 6" Astak EZ Reader , gently used, fully functional, with all accessories- leather cover, charger, SD card in original package. I may consider selling it if you are still interested.

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Old 12-30-2011, 02:13 PM   #23
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Geeks.com has 5" Astak EZ Reader Pocket Pro for $57.49, with free shipping.

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?inv...at=CON&cpc=JAD

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Thanks for the Link

I ordered a black one (cheaper still) to replace my tired/beat up PEz

Same old package. Has the newer grey inside, case
the Firmware did not support MP3 or TTS
I got some nice firmware (slow: 57Kbps) from the Jinke (factory) support page

download from http://www.jinke.com.cn/Compagesql/E.../update_v5.asp

Description: (2010-04-01 version)

1.Support XPDF read and ADOBE PDF read.
2.Support 9 X zoom in PDF and EPUB files.
3.Support mp3 sound adjust while playing background through the thumblewheel.
4.Support Swedish and Thai in lanugage settings.

Has MP3 support
No TTS

Nice speed
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Ok, so I replaced my Jetbook with an EZReader Pocket Pro;it has F/W V4 on it, WITH TTS,
Love to have the capacity of TTS!

Any reason why to upgrade?
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