Jetbook Mini
On something of a tech kick today so I'll post this too. Ectaco is coming out with a new reader. The Jetbook Mini which I like because the design is reminiscent of the ebookwise 1150. I still have an ebookwise and I have always liked it because of the ergonomics of it. It is built like a tool that is easy to grasp and not like a fashion accessory that always feels like it is trying to jump out of your hand.
One of the drawbacks is that the thing only supports two formats. Txt and FB2, since it supports FB2 and I use that format quite a bit that is a plus but it would be nice if it supported a drm format of some kind like the jetbook lite does. As I get older I find that there are times when I just want things to work without my having to do a lot of tinkering. Hopefully Ectaco will release new firmware that supports either drm'ed epub or Barnes and Nobles' ereader format.
Special Features list from the Ectaco website. There is also a video of the reader at the link.
- Multi-Language interface support for English, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Spanish, Polish and Russian
- First and only eReader in the world to run on 4 AAA batteries (Energizer batteries included)
- Up to 90 hours of reading time
- All-way reading rotation for righties and lefties
- 5" TFT screen and smaller size for ultra portability
- Adjustable font sizes
- Text alignment, spacing, breaking, and encoding options
- Clock and date functions
- Support for LIT, MOBI, EPUB, HTML, PRC, RTF, PDB, PDF via Calibre conversion to TXT and FB2.
- SD Card
Posted Saturday 03:39 PM
Archos 70
These new gen8 android tablets from Archos caught my attention about a month ago and I have been coveting them ever since. They range in screen size from 3.2 inches to 10.1 inches. The one that has caught my attention the most is the 7 inch 70 tablet. It looks like it will be big enough to use while still being small enough to fit into a hand easily.
Once these come out in October I think that I will just almost have to have one. Right now it looks like they will ship with android 2.1 but 2.2 will be available for upgrade.
Update
The Archos 70 is up for preorder at JR.com . Found this little tidbit at the ArchosFans forum site. I'm wondering when newegg.com will start offering them.
Posted Saturday 01:57 PM