10-01-2008, 09:43 AM | #2 |
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If they do, I'll mean that Bookeen is actually paying attention
Seriously, do they really have a choice? With the Bebook's support for Mobi, they've lost one of their key competitive differences. Also, with Retailers like WH Smith being able to offer such a low price (and keep it low), means that consumers know that a large part of that price was pure profit for the company. I figure that they've probably received a lot of complaints about this, especially from UK customers who may have paid a £100 pounds extra for the privilege of buying direct. |
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10-01-2008, 09:45 AM | #3 |
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I wonder if WH Smith bought the unit in dollar price? We have not seen any explanation for the big price difference.
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10-01-2008, 10:04 AM | #4 |
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The BeBook's Mobi support doesn't seem to be that great. It doesn't support dictionary lookup, and I don't think it allows you to upload your own fonts either.
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Also they stated on their support forum that the WILL support dictionary lookups from within books, just not when or exactly how. |
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10-01-2008, 10:13 AM | #6 | |
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Not to mention the multiple formats supported by the Bebook for your own documents. IT does offer a compelling alternative, and they have been quiet proactive about updates, so those shortcomings may be solved In the near future. What I'm hoping is that this will light a fire under the Gen 3 Software team, and get them to add on the new features in a stable release sooner. |
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10-01-2008, 10:16 AM | #7 | |
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And They probably decided to reduce their profit margins so that they could effectively compete with Waterstone's Sony Reader. After all they do want to keep their ebook store a relevant part of the market. |
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10-01-2008, 10:42 AM | #8 |
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For me directory navigation is much more important then dictionary lookyp (my N810 is faster looking up a word on the Cybook than using the Cybook). That and the GPL issue would lead me to buy a BeBook today if I was going to buy a reader.
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10-01-2008, 11:02 AM | #9 |
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Well, the least expensive cover costs around 40€ and I really believe that no one should carry around this sort of device without a cover.
They probably changed the price to remain competitive with the Sony Reader but you'll end up paying 320€ rather than 300€ for the Sony Reader. Of course, for those who really enjoy the dictionnary support, Mobipocket or the ability to change the font, the Gen3 is a good choice. On the other hand, the Sony PRS-505 with its instant-on, ePub support, a battery that last several weeks and better file navigation is a pretty neat choice too. |
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The WH Smith (online only) price remains €226 including a more than adequate case .. very impressive and at the same time a complete puzzle!
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10-01-2008, 01:49 PM | #12 |
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I want my money baaaaaaack!
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10-01-2008, 02:15 PM | #13 |
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The price in Bookeens shop is still the same.
Does anyone know when they will change it? |
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Now it has been updated to €250/€350 ($350 / $450)!
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