New Icarus 7.8 inch 300ppi Android e-reader - Page 7

viceant · 12-17-2017, 01:40 PM

Is that company a serious one? I wonder, because they still have the device in pre-order.

DoctorOhh · 12-17-2017, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by viceant

Is that company a serious one? I wonder, because they still have the device in pre-order.

As serious as any, they've been seller e-readers for quite a few years. I've read about 13 books on my device since receiving it. They didn't meet their goal of devices ordered via their Indigogo campaign so I can see why they are doing batch orders.

viceant · 12-19-2017, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DoctorOhh

As serious as any, they've been seller e-readers for quite a few years. I've read about 13 books on my device since receiving it. They didn't meet their goal of devices ordered via their Indigogo campaign so I can see why they are doing batch orders.

So, you can buy it, but you don't know when you will receive it...great!

DoctorOhh · 12-20-2017, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by viceant

So, you can buy it, but you don't know when you will receive it...great!

Per their previous notice (which indicated it would be available after Dec 17) this reader is in stock now. Every other company does the same when they are out of stock. Why does this confuse you?

viceant · 12-21-2017, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DoctorOhh

Per their previous notice (which indicated it would be available after Dec 17) this reader is in stock now. Every other company does the same when they are out of stock. Why does this confuse you?

Thanks. On Icarus web they didn't announce when it would be avaliable.

p38lightning · 12-22-2017, 11:27 AM

Surprised to hear that they did not meet their "Indie" goal as the $179.00 price point was a bargain for this unit. I am more than pleased with mine but a little disappointed that there has not been an update to the firmware to correct some of the minor issues I have encountered sporadically and/or mentioned in this forum.

viceant · 12-22-2017, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by p38lightning

Surprised to hear that they did not meet their "Indie" goal as the $179.00 price point was a bargain for this unit. I am more than pleased with mine but a little disappointed that there has not been an update to the firmware to correct some of the minor issues I have encountered sporadically and/or mentioned in this forum.

Interesting, and Boyue? Did they improve their device since its launch?

colibris79 · 12-22-2017, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by viceant

Interesting, and Boyue? Did they improve their device since its launch?

It's had two firmware updates. The last one was from November 11th

viceant · 12-23-2017, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by colibris79

It's had two firmware updates. The last one was from November 11th

Muchas grasias, señorito!

(thanks a lot, little sir - speaking in silver

)

p38lightning · 12-24-2017, 11:30 AM

Here is what my Settings/System Update currently reads:

Current Version
Icarus-Ereader_V1.0.0-2017092621

Model
Icarus-E785BK

I rarely have the wifi on as I side load all of my titles. However, at least once a month since receiving the unit in early October (among the first batch sent out) I would turn on the wifi and click on "Update via Wi-Fi" and always get the same "No Update Found" message. My version is clearly dated September 26, 2017 which would correspond to the last update available before the first units went out the door.

Any ideas as to why no update on my end regarding the two updates mentioned above or are they Boyue specific version only???

PS: Windows 10 recognizes the Icarus as a Boyue first then Icarus second when disconnecting it via USB from the computer after I have downloaded books from Calibre!

Thanks.

UPDATE 12/28/2017: Contacted Icarus directly regarding inability to get any updates via the unit's wifi or finding a firmware download on their web site. They got back to me within 72 hours explaining that updates for this unit where not available via their server (no explanation) and that they were sending me a link from which I could download their update. I received the link, connected and d/l the zip file, and figured out how to load and open it on my unit (their directions were insufficient and slightly faulty). Installation went well.

I now have "Icarus_Ereader_V1.1.0-2017112317 which seems to correspond to the latest Boyue mentioned above.

I thanked Icarus in my reply but also asked if I would have to continue periodically contacting them regarding further updates. Waiting on that response.

BTW, there was no forthcoming information as to what the firmware update corrected!

Oscarrr · 12-29-2017, 11:48 AM

Please share the link.
Thanks in advance!

viceant · 12-29-2017, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by p38lightning

UPDATE 12/28/2017: Contacted Icarus directly regarding inability to get any updates via the unit's wifi or finding a firmware download on their web site. They got back to me within 72 hours explaining that updates for this unit where not available via their server (no explanation) and that they were sending me a link from which I could download their update. I received the link, connected and d/l the zip file, and figured out how to load and open it on my unit (their directions were insufficient and slightly faulty). Installation went well.

I now have "Icarus_Ereader_V1.1.0-2017112317 which seems to correspond to the latest Boyue mentioned above.

I thanked Icarus in my reply but also asked if I would have to continue periodically contacting them regarding further updates. Waiting on that response.

BTW, there was no forthcoming information as to what the firmware update corrected!

What a crap! I maybe had bought it on their website, but now I'm pro-chinese sellers.

DoctorOhh · 12-29-2017, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by p38lightning

UPDATE 12/28/2017: Contacted Icarus directly regarding inability to get any updates via the unit's wifi or finding a firmware download on their web site. They got back to me within 72 hours explaining that updates for this unit where not available via their server (no explanation) and that they were sending me a link from which I could download their update. I received the link, connected and d/l the zip file, and figured out how to load and open it on my unit (their directions were insufficient and slightly faulty). Installation went well.

I now have "Icarus_Ereader_V1.1.0-2017112317 which seems to correspond to the latest Boyue mentioned above.

When you get a chance it would be neighborly of you to share the link to the firmware update.

colibris79 · 12-30-2017, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by p38lightning

I now have "Icarus_Ereader_V1.1.0-2017112317 which seems to correspond to the latest Boyue mentioned above.

That one will correspond with the Boyue V.1.0.1 2017111118 then.

Beltonmike · 01-03-2018, 10:27 AM

Is anyone else having problems with loading books from Calibre via usb to Illumina XL HD? I had to fiddle with the settings in Calibre to get it to work but the book covers don't show on device. I have also tried copying a folder with book and cover, and downloading from calibre compagnon but neither shows the cover
moved to new thread https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...91#post3635591

12-24-2017, 11:30 AM	#100
p38lightning Zealot Posts: 141 Karma: 20939 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Maine! Device: Lenovo Tab M9	Here is what my Settings/System Update currently reads: Current Version Icarus-Ereader_V1.0.0-2017092621 Model Icarus-E785BK I rarely have the wifi on as I side load all of my titles. However, at least once a month since receiving the unit in early October (among the first batch sent out) I would turn on the wifi and click on "Update via Wi-Fi" and always get the same "No Update Found" message. My version is clearly dated September 26, 2017 which would correspond to the last update available before the first units went out the door. Any ideas as to why no update on my end regarding the two updates mentioned above or are they Boyue specific version only??? PS: Windows 10 recognizes the Icarus as a Boyue first then Icarus second when disconnecting it via USB from the computer after I have downloaded books from Calibre! Thanks. UPDATE 12/28/2017: Contacted Icarus directly regarding inability to get any updates via the unit's wifi or finding a firmware download on their web site. They got back to me within 72 hours explaining that updates for this unit where not available via their server (no explanation) and that they were sending me a link from which I could download their update. I received the link, connected and d/l the zip file, and figured out how to load and open it on my unit (their directions were insufficient and slightly faulty). Installation went well. I now have "Icarus_Ereader_V1.1.0-2017112317 which seems to correspond to the latest Boyue mentioned above. I thanked Icarus in my reply but also asked if I would have to continue periodically contacting them regarding further updates. Waiting on that response. BTW, there was no forthcoming information as to what the firmware update corrected! Last edited by p38lightning; 12-28-2017 at 04:00 PM. Reason: additional info

01-03-2018, 10:27 AM	#105
Beltonmike Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2016 Device: Illumina XL HD	Is anyone else having problems with loading books from Calibre via usb to Illumina XL HD? I had to fiddle with the settings in Calibre to get it to work but the book covers don't show on device. I have also tried copying a folder with book and cover, and downloading from calibre compagnon but neither shows the cover moved to new thread https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...91#post3635591 Last edited by Beltonmike; 01-04-2018 at 04:34 AM.

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12-17-2017, 01:40 PM	#91
viceant Addict Posts: 368 Karma: 557596 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Spain... is pain.. :-( Device: Sony prs-t1, Boyue Likebook Plus (T80s), Boyue Likebook Mimas	Is that company a serious one? I wonder, because they still have the device in pre-order.

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