New BeBook Neo firmware is Spifftastic!

jabberwock_11 · 09-23-2010, 02:45 AM

I have not been actively looking at the BeBook website lately, so when I noticed that they had released new firmware for the Neo a little while back I was shocked as well as hopeful for some nifty fixes...WOW, was I shocked!

This new firmware totally blew me away! It makes the Neo into the device that I had hoped it would be when I first got it. The TTS feature is great, the seperate dictionary function is something that I never thought I would see, the new icons are great, etc.

It makes me feel like I have a brand new device. I just can't say enough good things about this new firmware.

Just thought I would share.

HarryT · 09-23-2010, 04:07 AM

Is this the "July 2010" firmware download that you're referring to?

jabberwock_11 · 09-24-2010, 01:29 AM

yes, I know that it's been out for a while now, but as I said, I just recently downloaded it.

HarryT · 09-24-2010, 03:13 AM

I wasn't criticizing you. I haven't updated my Neo either and I just wanted to make sure that this was the latest firmware before I did so

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jabberwock_11 · 09-24-2010, 11:31 AM

It seems like this firmware sort of flew under the radar...no one really mentioned it here and there was no big buzz at bebook, so I didn't even realize it was out until recently. That seems odd to me considering how much of a step forward it was.

glin · 10-02-2010, 11:53 AM

Could you explain what new functionalities or improvements it conveys ?
I installed it but I am not sure I could find something new when using my Bebook Neo...

jabberwock_11 · 10-04-2010, 02:55 AM

Beyond the new and spiffy icons this new firmware makes the dictionary available as a separate function(previously it was only available while viewing a book), adds basic .doc support, adds a text to speech function, adds some system languages, and improves on several functions (the web browser is faster, touchscreen more responsive, etc.).

glin · 10-04-2010, 07:32 AM

Thanks !

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Originally Posted by jabberwock_11

Beyond the new and spiffy icons this new firmware makes the dictionary available as a separate function(previously it was only available while viewing a book), adds basic .doc support,

Good news.
But, as for dictionaries, the main problem remains : when reading the definition of a word while reading a book, what to do if you want to get the dictionary explanation for a word included within the explanatin of a word ? It is impossible... and when reading in a language which is not your native language that is really annoying...

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Originally Posted by jabberwock_11

adds a text to speech function,

Does'n work with me.

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Originally Posted by jabberwock_11

adds some system languages

What do you mean exactly, are you speaking of a programming language or do you mean some natural language was added to the system (in this case : not mine, unfortunately) ?

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Originally Posted by jabberwock_11

and improves on several functions (the web browser is faster, touchscreen more responsive, etc.).

Maybe. But the fact is that to select a word - to annotate it or to find its dictionary explanation - is still a crux.

Anavim · 10-05-2010, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glin

Could you explain what new functionalities or improvements it conveys ?
I installed it but I am not sure I could find something new when using my Bebook Neo...

Firmware version 1.4 (9.07.2010):
* Added basic .doc support
* Optimized .pdf support
* Updated user interface
* Improved web browsing speed
* Added persistent cookies in browser
* Fixed some online keyboard issues while browsing
* Improved web security options (delete sessions/cookies)
* Improved bookmarking functionality in browser
* Extended WiFi setup and connection options
* Fixed some online .epub download problems
* Improved Mac connectivity
* Added text-to-speech functionality (English only)
* Added system languages

glin · 10-06-2010, 09:16 AM

This is too much of an "official" and quite "abstract" listing.
I mean, concretely, what differences did you experience in real life ?
As I said above, text>to speech for instance, don't sem to work on my Bebook with this new firmware.

agriff · 10-29-2010, 02:32 AM

i just got an onyx boox and am having some pretty big troubles with TTS and annotations, i think i read somewhere that maybe they haven't gotten TTS for english yet? in any case i am really interested in installiing the beebook neo software as they are essentially the same ereader. does anyone know how to go about installing the beekbook neo firmware on the onyx boox 60?
thanks!!

agriff · 10-29-2010, 02:34 AM

any idea of how to install the bebook firmware on the onyx boox?? since your post i am really interested in going with beebook rather than onyx because i am having some big issues with the TTS and annotations
thanks!
-Aimee

Zetmolm · 10-29-2010, 07:24 AM

Have a look at http://booxusers.com. There you'll find all information about firmware versions, what's in them and how to install them.

glin · 11-05-2010, 03:27 AM

In addition to the excellent BooxUsers forum http://booxusers.com/ have a look at the official site : http://mybebook.com/index.html

See these information about the Bebook Neo firmware installation :
http://"http://mybebook.com/a44/bebo...cle_info.html"

agriff · 11-12-2010, 06:46 PM

Thanks!! I updated it by jsut putting the bebook firmware on my SD card and doing an update, it seems to be working but hte TTS does not work at all and the dictionary doesn't seem to work, any suggestions?

09-23-2010, 02:45 AM	#1
jabberwock_11 Addict Posts: 231 Karma: 1591305 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Savannah, GA USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2, Aluratek Libre Pro	New BeBook Neo firmware is Spifftastic! I have not been actively looking at the BeBook website lately, so when I noticed that they had released new firmware for the Neo a little while back I was shocked as well as hopeful for some nifty fixes...WOW, was I shocked! This new firmware totally blew me away! It makes the Neo into the device that I had hoped it would be when I first got it. The TTS feature is great, the seperate dictionary function is something that I never thought I would see, the new icons are great, etc. It makes me feel like I have a brand new device. I just can't say enough good things about this new firmware. Just thought I would share.

10-29-2010, 02:32 AM	#11
agriff Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Onyx Boox 60	help! i just got an onyx boox and am having some pretty big troubles with TTS and annotations, i think i read somewhere that maybe they haven't gotten TTS for english yet? in any case i am really interested in installiing the beebook neo software as they are essentially the same ereader. does anyone know how to go about installing the beekbook neo firmware on the onyx boox 60? thanks!!

11-05-2010, 03:27 AM	#14
glin Groupie Posts: 169 Karma: 1004072 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Carcassonne (France) Device: Kobo Aura H20 / OnePlus 5	In addition to the excellent BooxUsers forum http://booxusers.com/ have a look at the official site : http://mybebook.com/index.html See these information about the Bebook Neo firmware installation : http://"http://mybebook.com/a44/bebo...cle_info.html" Last edited by glin; 11-05-2010 at 03:33 AM.

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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	Is this the "July 2010" firmware download that you're referring to?

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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	I wasn't criticizing you. I haven't updated my Neo either and I just wanted to make sure that this was the latest firmware before I did so .

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jabberwock_11 Addict Posts: 231 Karma: 1591305 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Savannah, GA USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2, Aluratek Libre Pro	It seems like this firmware sort of flew under the radar...no one really mentioned it here and there was no big buzz at bebook, so I didn't even realize it was out until recently. That seems odd to me considering how much of a step forward it was.

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glin Groupie Posts: 169 Karma: 1004072 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Carcassonne (France) Device: Kobo Aura H20 / OnePlus 5	Could you explain what new functionalities or improvements it conveys ? I installed it but I am not sure I could find something new when using my Bebook Neo...

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jabberwock_11 Addict Posts: 231 Karma: 1591305 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Savannah, GA USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2, Aluratek Libre Pro	Beyond the new and spiffy icons this new firmware makes the dictionary available as a separate function(previously it was only available while viewing a book), adds basic .doc support, adds a text to speech function, adds some system languages, and improves on several functions (the web browser is faster, touchscreen more responsive, etc.).

10-06-2010, 09:16 AM	#10
glin Groupie Posts: 169 Karma: 1004072 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Carcassonne (France) Device: Kobo Aura H20 / OnePlus 5	This is too much of an "official" and quite "abstract" listing. I mean, concretely, what differences did you experience in real life ? As I said above, text>to speech for instance, don't sem to work on my Bebook with this new firmware.

10-29-2010, 02:34 AM	#12
agriff Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Onyx Boox 60	any idea of how to install the bebook firmware on the onyx boox?? since your post i am really interested in going with beebook rather than onyx because i am having some big issues with the TTS and annotations thanks! -Aimee

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Zetmolm Guru Posts: 615 Karma: 2362786 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: PocketBook Verse Pro Colour	Have a look at http://booxusers.com. There you'll find all information about firmware versions, what's in them and how to install them.

11-12-2010, 06:46 PM	#15
agriff Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Onyx Boox 60	Thanks!! I updated it by jsut putting the bebook firmware on my SD card and doing an update, it seems to be working but hte TTS does not work at all and the dictionary doesn't seem to work, any suggestions?

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