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You Can Now Order Pine64’s Linux eReader
Finally, after a long wait, a new batch of the PineNote Community Edition featuring a flexible Debian Linux operating environment based on GNOME for advanced end users has become available for pre-order:
www.howtogeek.com/pine64-pinenote-community-edition-preorder/ liliputing.com/pinenote-community-edition-is-a-399-e-ink-tablet-that-ships-with-debian-linux/ While I doubt this might already be suitable for non-tech minded end users who solely rely on ready made products, it can be safely assumed providing a solid usage basis for users with at least basic understanding how Linux works. Have a look at following github pages to get a preliminary idea about what usability level can be expected: github.com/PNDeb/pinenote-debian-image github.com/PNDeb/pinenote-debian-image/releases pine64.org/documentation/PineNote/ The default reading program is our beloved koreader application! Personally, I am looking forward to a full fledged Debian environment allowing to use this device for so many more purposes than just being a book selling frontend by commercial vendors trying to restrict its user's possibilities with outdated crippled Android variants. Finally an open-purpose device without vendor imposed walled gardens and just limited by our own imagination! pine64.com/product/pinenote-community-edition-coming-soon/ Since the production run is estimated to complete mid November, with shipping starting right after, this might become the perfect Christmas gift for some. Last edited by orebmur; 11-01-2024 at 11:32 AM. |
11-01-2024, 04:26 PM | #2 |
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$400 is alot of money to pay for a "tinkerer's" device that I expect is going to perform like crap, all for the sake of being able to install emacs on it.
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11-02-2024, 02:39 AM | #3 |
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I would actually be tempted to get one, if the hardware was better. 227 PPI Carta 1000 now that we've had 300 PPI for a couple of years and Carta 1300 screens are getting released? No, thank you.
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IMO eink is only good for ebooks and 6" to 8" best for novels. I've had two 10.3″ eink (too big for novels) and one Android eink. I'll stick to my 8″ Kobo sage for novels and annotation and the Nxtpaper 11 for notes and other content. I'd sooner spend about €400 on a Nxtpaper 14. Maybe in January. But if light pipe, touch and top surface is done well there is little difference between any mono Carta version. |
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11-03-2024, 10:14 PM | #5 |
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Device Warranty: 30 Days
Due to restrictions placed on shipment of Lithium-ion battery operated devices, such as the PineNote, it needs to be purchased separately from other items in the Pine Store. Adding other items to the basket will return an error at check-out. |
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11-04-2024, 06:50 AM | #6 |
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In sales to the EU (and some other countries such as Norway, UK and Switzerland) they are legally obliged to offer 1 year, though that can exclude a removable battery/cell. Original packing not required and seller is obliged to pay return costs, though seller can decide on refund vs repair vs replacement.
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I guess that bulk purchasers are presumed to be able to to negotiate all the terms and trade various costs versus benefits or at least select among various bids. (I know 30 laptops might not be much incentive to put effort into an attractive bid.)
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What software is on this thing to read eBooks? Does it do ePub? Does is do Adobe's DRM?
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A 30 day warranty is insane, and illegal in Australia.
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Quote from the article: »[...] The main goal behind developing the PineNote was to create an open-source alternative to popular e-paper readers and note-taking devices, with nearly infinite software customization, free from advertisements and subscriptions. It runs standard Linux, adapted for a grayscale display, with preinstalled tools and extensions included to help make use of the device easier. [...]« Last edited by orebmur; 11-21-2024 at 03:35 PM. |
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