Amazon kindle paperwhite is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. Ectaco especially takes pride in producing one of the most popular ebook readers on the market called the jetbook, the most affordable and versatile ebook reader. Ectaco jetbook mini tablet and e reader batteries at. There is no internal back light on the ectaco jetbook lcd screen. The ectaco jetbook color isnt very quick compared with a kindle or the latest sony ereader, and page turns can feel laboured. The aluratek libre ebook reader pro is very similar to the jetbook. Ectaco jetbook color ships with incomplete software. The product was unveiled to the public at the frankfurt book fair in germany earlier this month. If your book is a pdf file consisting of images for example, scanned pages, the conversion may fail.
It is amazing ebook reader and very bad as tablet so choose between your eyes or your pleasure. Ectaco jetbook color 2 deluxe with new triton 2 color e. The ectaco jetbook color comes with 4gb of flash memory, and 1. We show you all the editing options you have for pdf and normal. Amazons azw and azw3 files are not supported by ectacos jetbook. The jetbook mini is the first and only ereader in the world to run on 4 aaa batteries energizer batteries included. Using the latest technology and the worlds first triton color e ink screen the jetbook color was originally focused on the education market for students to keep track of their schedules, check homework, and eventually replace all paper textbooks. The menu of the interface enlists 8 checkmarks which are called to accomplish the ebook parameters setup, for example, to change the volume or font size, and to search for the needed information. Ectaco jetbook lite ebook reader 5 series specs cnet. I bought jetbook color 2 from ectaco website 2 days ago. Ectaco jetbook color and e ink prototypes handson pictures new, 6 comments ectacos jetbook color will likely be the first color ereader in the us market when it arrives in january. The jetbook color 2 deluxe is the first ereader which blends the newest color eink screen with an endless list of possibilities. Ultra customizable 360 degree screen view rotation offers allway reading angles for righties. These displays, called e ink triton, use the same exact type of technology devices like the kindle and nook use, but have a filter over the top that gives the screen the ability to display thousands of colors like their monochrome brethren, color e ink screens are very energy efficient because.
Here, i will offer my experiences and opinions both positive and negative with this reader. Load your own content and files for school, work and leisure via microsd or by connecting the jetbook color 2 deluxe to your computer via usb. Speak, history, change direction, volume, search, and help. Press and hold the trackball for 2 seconds to activate the popup menu which has the following commands. Capable of storing thousands of books in the worlds most popular languages, plus picture files, it is a universal mobile library for professional, business and leisure reading. Not only is the jetbook mini the most affordable ebook reader in the world it is also the first to use 4 aaa batteries for days of continuous reading and years of standby. Capable of storing thousands of books in the worlds most popular languages, plus music and picture files, it is a universal mobile library for professional, business and leisure reading. A pdf document for a letter size paper appears quite tiny on the. The ectaco jetbook lite ereader is a decent lcd device at a low price with support for a wide variety of formats. It truly gives you a vivid color epaper that mimics real paper and really is a paradigm shift. If you dislike reading strong opinions expressed in a forthright way, then i suggest very strongly that you visit another forum area that best suits your personalitytype, or move on and read something else.
We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to. Replacement batteries for tablets and ereaders including kindle, nook, ebook, tablets and more. I would think a very light weight linux tablet pcnetbook would be the way to go, if there is such a thing. Interface the ectaco jetbook color interface is considered to be rather multifunctional but userfriendly at the same time. With a collective amount of knowhow and unique technology, the ectaco jetbook color is the next generation device to be implemented across schools in the us. Ectaco jetbook color 2 with new triton 2 color e ink. Ectaco jetbook mini ebook reader 5 series specs cnet. The jetbook color 2 shows why color eink screens are a dead end. The pdas are highly functional and extremely customizable. Consumers liked that the ectaco jetbook ereader was lightweight and portable.
Whether your can open and view pdf documents, mobi files, or even. Ectaco jetbook lite ebook reader 5 series sign in to comment. The jetbook color will provide an immensely positive change to the current educational market by cutting costs dramatically for schools and parents, and reduce the impact on our environment. Huge screen, highly advanced technology and loads of features, what more can you ask for the jetbook color 2 deluxe black is the first ereader which blends the newest color eink screen with an endless list of possibilities. Capable of storing thousands of books in the worlds most popular languages, plus music and picture files, it is a universal mobile library for professional, business and leisure reading and comes complete with a copy of the bible. Ectaco is launching the first color e ink reader to hit the us. But when its pixel density, 206dpi, is so much greater than the. It is just the best ebook reader with price of a very good tablet. The ectaco jetbook has been on the market for 2 years now, and is starting to become more popular and widely available. Load your own content and files for school, work and leisure via microsd or by connecting the jetbook color 2 deluxe black to your computer via usb. The original device was announced in the united states in october 2008. Ectaco is happy to present you its second line of electronic ebook readers.
It uses eink triton and we go full hands on for over 20 minutes showing you how newspapers, magazines, ebooks, comics. Lightweight and superportable, ectaco jetbook lite is the ultimate pocket library. You can add a microsd card for up to 32gb of additional storage, if you can. Ectaco jetbook is a series of electronicbook reader devices developed by ectaco. Ces 2012 innovation award winner ectaco jetbook color on fox news welcome to the world of jetbook color. Compact and lightweight measuring 116mm by 126mm by 20mm, the jetbook mini boasts the signature 5 tft screen but now weighs only 5.
The ectaco jetbook color receives a significant firmware. Ectaco jetbook mini tablet and e reader batteries from batteries plus bulbs. This lcd ereader doesnt come loaded with features like other similarly priced devices though. Ectaco jetbook ebook reader with polish bibles ectaco. Ectaco jetbook color 2 with new triton 2 color e ink screen. These features are designed to eliminate access to the device by anyone other than the specified user, and promote a complete standalone unit safe for travel and.
Ectaco jetbook lite an affordable ebook reader with better performance than in most of its competitors. Actually, the 70 is sold as a color ereader even though it functions similarly to a tablet. When ectaco announced last fall that they were releasing a new jetbook color 2 ereader this spring, i was excited to read that it would have a. I have tested my scanned pdf file to show how fast the machine changes each page. In this case, try to find it in a format other than pdf, or use ocr software to convert it into a. Lightweight and superportable, ectaco jetbook is the ultimate pocket library. Its in the top 3 bestselling ebook readers and has a couple of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as kobo aura edition 2 or nook glowlight 3 amazon kindle paperwhite was released in 2018. It gives me the comfort of reading, portable nice device for a good price. Once the core applications are operating, you can pick the appropriate software of your choice and equip your ebookman device for reading, playing music, translating, and more. Using and playing with the jetbook brought up all sorts of. Files supported by your ebook reader online file conversion blog. The ectaco jetbook color is among the first devices on the planet to use a color e ink display.
Ectaco jetbook lite digital reader is the best decision for me. The jetbook color is by far the heaviest ebook reader weve ever tested, weighing in at 23. Using the latest technology and the worlds first triton 2 color e ink screen the jetbook color was originally focused on the education market for students to keep track of their schedules, check homework, and eventually replace all paper. Nexus 7, jetbooklite, jetbook mini, toshiba thrive, jetbook color. Pdf viewing gives you a few new elements such as reflow and zoom to help make whatever document you are reading a little bit better. The newest generation of handhelds offer all the latest advances in the world of ereading including the most advanced display technology. It has direct support for epub, mobi, prc, rtf, txt, pdf, and fb2. I made it on my ps3 using the eyetoy and eyecreate program so im afraid the video quality isnt the best. The ectaco jetbook lite is a great ereader in the respects of its ability to read many types of ebook formats. Ectaco jetbook color user manual 8 introduction this device ectaco jetbook color is a hightech electronic product that will encourage you to obtain new knowledge.
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