Hi, I've just ordered an opus

graypal · 12-17-2009, 08:08 AM

Hi everyone. I have just ordered an opus from the net. I have read all the comments here, and I must say I am a bit concerned about the freezing issue, but I really like the size and design of the opus.

I read a couple of hours a day and hope that the odd freeze will not spoil it for me. Its forecast minus 5 in the UK this weekend so it will be a good test.

Up to now I have done all my reading on my PDA and it has been fine, but I would like to read outside which is hard in the sunshine. I picked the opus because it is similar to a PDA, but a bit bigger so it will be an improvement on screen size while still remaining portable. Most of the 6 inch ones do look quite a bit larger that the opus.

The main thing I will miss is the enews feeds from mobi-reader. I know that I can set something similar up in calibre but it does seem more complicated.

I will let you know what I think of it when it arrives.

Gray

Krystian Galaj · 12-17-2009, 11:08 AM

If it's new, it won't be freezing. Bookeen is fitting all new devices with updated firmware, it only refuses to release it for the old users "until it fixes all the bugs". So don't expect firmware updates later.

HarryT · 12-17-2009, 12:01 PM

The freezing is hardly a "show stopper" even if it does happen. Reset the device (just a key sequence) and 30s later you're reading again.

desertgrandma · 12-17-2009, 12:10 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, Gray.

Enjoy some of the free books we have here.....formatted by our own members, making for a more pleasurable reading experience.

Hope you love your Opus, and don't hesitate to ask questions as they arise

MarlaChristy · 12-17-2009, 01:24 PM

I too hesitated having read the forum. But I love it. The freezing can be annoying, but it's not a real problem (I use the lead of my retracting pencil to reset).

I find the device brilliant for photos - your name is "grandma", just stick all your grandkids' photos on it and show them off!

You won't regret your Opus, I'm sure!

polyfragmentiert · 12-17-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

The freezing is hardly a "show stopper" even if it does happen. Reset the device (just a key sequence) and 30s later you're reading again.

IF the reset key sequence works which for me it never did. So it's hard reset always. A positive factor is that I'm up and running again in less than 30 seconds, but it's still a bit annoying.

HarryT · 12-18-2009, 03:43 AM

Are you using an SD card? The key sequence reset doesn't work if you are.

polyfragmentiert · 12-18-2009, 06:08 AM

No, I don't use a SD card.

Anyway, I hope the thread-starter will like the device.

graypal · 12-18-2009, 03:43 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone. The opus has landed (that was a book as well) in England, so I am hoping it will be here soon.

I will let you know what the firmware version is when it arrives, and wether it freezes or not. By the way, how do I check what firmware is on it?

I am getting a bit more used to the RSS feeds from calibre now. Its a bit more work to set up than mobireader feeds but it looks good on my PC. I can't wait to see what they are like on the opus.

Come on DHL. Get the wagons rolling and deliver soon.

Thanks again

Graham

Crusader · 12-19-2009, 04:32 PM

I don't have the Opus with me, but hopefully I remember the steps to check firmware version correctly.

When in the Library Listing press the Menu button
Scroll to Advanced settings
In advanced settings select "About"
That should show you a screen with info including the firmware version.

graypal · 12-20-2009, 09:59 AM

Cheers for that mate. Will try it when my opus is delivered.

Grauheim · 12-21-2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krystian Galaj

If it's new, it won't be freezing. Bookeen is fitting all new devices with updated firmware, it only refuses to release it for the old users "until it fixes all the bugs". So don't expect firmware updates later.

This isn't true. Judging from mine, the new ones freeze as well, just not as often. Not really a big issue, though.

Belendir · 12-21-2009, 08:17 PM

Congrats for getting the Opus. Got one too not long ago and its working like a charm. Not one single freeze so far *knocks on wood*.

JSWolf · 12-21-2009, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

The freezing is hardly a "show stopper" even if it does happen. Reset the device (just a key sequence) and 30s later you're reading again.

It would be for me given that Bookeen is not going to fix your problem unless you buy another Opus that has a later version firmware.

Loopy65 · 12-21-2009, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polyfragmentiert

IF the reset key sequence works which for me it never did. So it's hard reset always. A positive factor is that I'm up and running again in less than 30 seconds, but it's still a bit annoying.

same here .. always have to take off the back cover and poke around to reset (no SD card either) ..
that said tho I too love my opus .. I had the Gen 3 before but this is better .. I do most of my reading in bed so it is even more comfy because of it's size ..
Also have decided to stick with epub for now .. it just looks 'cleaner' somehow!
Enjoy your device
Loopy

12-17-2009, 08:08 AM	#1
graypal Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: st helens UK Device: cybook opus, kindle paperwhite	Hi, I've just ordered an opus Hi everyone. I have just ordered an opus from the net. I have read all the comments here, and I must say I am a bit concerned about the freezing issue, but I really like the size and design of the opus. I read a couple of hours a day and hope that the odd freeze will not spoil it for me. Its forecast minus 5 in the UK this weekend so it will be a good test. Up to now I have done all my reading on my PDA and it has been fine, but I would like to read outside which is hard in the sunshine. I picked the opus because it is similar to a PDA, but a bit bigger so it will be an improvement on screen size while still remaining portable. Most of the 6 inch ones do look quite a bit larger that the opus. The main thing I will miss is the enews feeds from mobi-reader. I know that I can set something similar up in calibre but it does seem more complicated. I will let you know what I think of it when it arrives. Gray

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12-17-2009, 11:08 AM	#2
Krystian Galaj Guru Posts: 820 Karma: 11012 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Warsaw, Poland Device: Bookeen Cybook	If it's new, it won't be freezing. Bookeen is fitting all new devices with updated firmware, it only refuses to release it for the old users "until it fixes all the bugs". So don't expect firmware updates later.

12-17-2009, 12:01 PM	#3
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The freezing is hardly a "show stopper" even if it does happen. Reset the device (just a key sequence) and 30s later you're reading again.

12-17-2009, 12:10 PM	#4
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Welcome to MobileRead, Gray. Enjoy some of the free books we have here.....formatted by our own members, making for a more pleasurable reading experience. Hope you love your Opus, and don't hesitate to ask questions as they arise

12-17-2009, 01:24 PM	#5
MarlaChristy Member Posts: 19 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Opus	I too hesitated having read the forum. But I love it. The freezing can be annoying, but it's not a real problem (I use the lead of my retracting pencil to reset). I find the device brilliant for photos - your name is "grandma", just stick all your grandkids' photos on it and show them off! You won't regret your Opus, I'm sure!

12-18-2009, 03:43 AM	#7
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Are you using an SD card? The key sequence reset doesn't work if you are.

12-18-2009, 06:08 AM	#8
polyfragmentiert Groupie Posts: 181 Karma: 14258 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kiel, Germany Device: SONY PRS-T1, bald tolino vision 3 HD	No, I don't use a SD card. Anyway, I hope the thread-starter will like the device.

12-18-2009, 03:43 PM	#9
graypal Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: st helens UK Device: cybook opus, kindle paperwhite	Thanks for the replies everyone. The opus has landed (that was a book as well) in England, so I am hoping it will be here soon. I will let you know what the firmware version is when it arrives, and wether it freezes or not. By the way, how do I check what firmware is on it? I am getting a bit more used to the RSS feeds from calibre now. Its a bit more work to set up than mobireader feeds but it looks good on my PC. I can't wait to see what they are like on the opus. Come on DHL. Get the wagons rolling and deliver soon. Thanks again Graham

12-19-2009, 04:32 PM	#10
Crusader Space Cadet Posts: 1,180 Karma: 4030536 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Africa Device: Sony PRS-T1, Cybook Opus, Kobo Glo	I don't have the Opus with me, but hopefully I remember the steps to check firmware version correctly. When in the Library Listing press the Menu button Scroll to Advanced settings In advanced settings select "About" That should show you a screen with info including the firmware version.

12-20-2009, 09:59 AM	#11
graypal Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: st helens UK Device: cybook opus, kindle paperwhite	Cheers for that mate. Will try it when my opus is delivered.

12-21-2009, 08:17 PM	#13
Belendir Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Germany Device: Paperwhite 2	Congrats for getting the Opus. Got one too not long ago and its working like a charm. Not one single freeze so far knocks on wood.

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