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Old 12-14-2009, 12:06 PM   #1
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question about jetbook lite screen

I have a prs-505 that i really like. i was thinking about getting my wife the jetbook lite. how does the screen compare since it is not eink but the reflective lcd.

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Old 12-14-2009, 03:41 PM   #2
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I have both the Sony 505 and the Libre.
While the screens are very different, I don't find one better or worse than the other. The white screen on the Sony is cool but I find the letters are just the smallest bit fuzzy and somewhat gray. The Jetbook has the brownish gray background but the letters are sharper and blacker. You need to be a bit more careful of your lighting on the Jetbook. I find it better than the Sony in very bright light.
The battery life on the Jetbook is not nearly as good as the Sony, but then again it's not an issue. The Jetbook needs regular recharge but not so often that it affects your reading. The Sony lasts so long you are surprised when it wants charging.

I use my Jetbook every day - my Sony has been loaned out and I might sell it. I just find the size of the Jetbook much nicer - it fits in a jacket pocket and it fits in the hand better.
The only thing that bothers me on the Jetbook is that both of the page turn buttons are on the left side.
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Was wondering how long the battery life on the jetbook after a pretty long time of use (over 3 months?) holds up.
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Old 12-14-2009, 10:50 PM   #5
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I have a prs-505 that i really like. i was thinking about getting my wife the jetbook lite. how does the screen compare since it is not eink but the reflective lcd.

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Was wondering how long the battery life on the jetbook after a pretty long time of use (over 3 months?) holds up.
I use jetBook more than one year and charge it one time per week (about 20 hours non stop reading). NewEgg sell Black jetBook for $169.99 and jetBook-Lite for $149.99
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Old 12-15-2009, 08:06 PM   #7
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The only thing that bothers me on the Jetbook is that both of the page turn buttons are on the left side.
You can turn the pages using the buttons on the right side.
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Old 12-17-2009, 09:29 AM   #8
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I decided to order one on Tues from newegg because of the deal they had. actually got in on wed. but will have to wait until christmas to test it when wife opens it.
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Old 12-17-2009, 10:11 PM   #9
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I decided to order one on Tues from newegg because of the deal they had. actually got in on wed. but will have to wait until christmas to test it when wife opens it.
I'm sure your wife will like it Did you order jetBook or jetBook-Lite?
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Still getting 18-20 hours on mine after 6 months of using it every day.
I'll second this after 10 months. I also tend to charge mine all the way and read it down to 'critical' or the screen goes dead before plugging it in -- which I believe you aren't supposed to do with Litium ions.
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Ohh as to right handed page turns, just change orrientation to landscape. Page turn key is now on right side.
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Old 12-18-2009, 03:45 PM   #12
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I just bought a Jetbook Lite and overall I love it. I had a moment of panic when I first tried to load e-books on it and they wouldn't load. I eventually figured out it cant deal with ( in file name ie File Name (v1).html will not load. File Name v1.html WILL load. I miss the touchscreen of the ebookwise and the backlight but its worth it for the SD chip. Smartmedia is a real pita to find and its just getting harder.
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Old 12-18-2009, 04:12 PM   #13
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Ohh as to right handed page turns, just change orrientation to landscape. Page turn key is now on right side.
How so? There is only one way to turn portrait to landscape. The turn key is still on the left side. Can you make it turn portrait to landscape in the other way?
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I just bought a Jetbook Lite and overall I love it. I had a moment of panic when I first tried to load e-books on it and they wouldn't load. I eventually figured out it cant deal with ( in file name ie File Name (v1).html will not load. File Name v1.html WILL load. I miss the touchscreen of the ebookwise and the backlight but its worth it for the SD chip. Smartmedia is a real pita to find and its just getting harder.
IMO jetBook is a nice upgrade when compared to the eBookwise. That's what I used to use as well.
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