@bloodbp We have a 5 inch reader line called 'jetBook' but this one is more oriented towards education and student/teacher usage. It can also be used by business professionals and anyone else who wants to store any documents they may have in color and on the go.
Hi this looks brilliant but the number of books that I can read in colour will be quite limited right? I mean all those books available on Amazon will they be available to read on jetbook? I guess a solution would be to download the book as pdf version and read it as that
@azaad4eva Actually, any book (or textbook) that has pictures in the text is most likely in color that was converted into black and white - even chapter titles might be color! Another beauty is that you're not stuck to a bookstore or a content provider, having the jetBook Color support so many formats lets you create and load your own content for work, school, or anything else.
@ECTACO OMG I want this so damned badly. I am squirling away every penny so I can buy one next month. NOT ONLY color but 1600x1200 display. EXACTLY what I need so badly!! please tell me no proprietary connections (power & usb) and replaceable battery?
@ECTACO thats an issue. NO small lithium battery last "so long". the issue is not "PER CHARGE" the issue is what happens in 3 years when my $5 battery in my $500 gadget goes puke (and it will) small lithium's typically last about 3 years.
The issue is not life per charge. the issue is "TOTAL LIFESPAN" of the battery. when I spend $79 its not such a big deal when I spend $500 its a VERY big deal :-)
@nerys71 Through our research the battery life on the jetBook Color will last at LEAST 5 years. In that period of time we have entire warranty and upgrade programs available so if there is an issue or you want to change it for something else you'll have that option.
@rrreset1 It actually has 7 different interface languages (with more to come) including Russian , Ukrainian , German , Japanese , English , Spanish and Portuguese.
@Tut110101 Hey! There will be an update on March 1st that will let you scribble and take notes. Right now we do have the highlighting and note saving option but i can't give away too much as the March 1st update is supposed to be amazing :)
Hello, this is by far the most innovative product for 2012. I was looking through internet but couldn't find it in Black color. Is it going to be available soon?
@keilandin1 Hey! Yes,since we won the CES 2012 Innovations Award we featured it at CES and had a Japanese textbook loaded to it. Each time we would show someone who read Japanese they would flip out as to how precise the detail is to each character.
@arniejunior Hey! It really is designed best for PDF's and they look amazing in color on the device. The best place to order one would definitely be on the official Ectaco site, they have the order option right there on the front page. Thanks!
@EternalArrow This was one of the tester units we had with a multilingual interface so there was Russian, English and a few others. There will be even more options upon the release with updates that will expand the language possibilities even more.
@EternalArrow Well, we want to see how the public responds to the jetBook Color first as it is a new technology, so afterwards we can see exactly how we want to approach it.
@yzzx2 Hey! It's something you have to try, once you see how amazing and intricately detailed something looks on the jetBook Color and it's Triton Color E Ink screen you will NEVER go back to just black and white again.
@eltaweela Hey! It will be available very soon :) The best person to contact about this would be Greg Stetson at greg@ectaco.com and he can let you know the details! Thanks!
but why is it so huge.. its a step backwards from the portability of the current e-readers.
bloodbp 1 week ago
@bloodbp We have a 5 inch reader line called 'jetBook' but this one is more oriented towards education and student/teacher usage. It can also be used by business professionals and anyone else who wants to store any documents they may have in color and on the go.
ECTACO 1 week ago
А почему интерфейс на русском? )
REVOLU1488 2 weeks ago 3
Hi this looks brilliant but the number of books that I can read in colour will be quite limited right? I mean all those books available on Amazon will they be available to read on jetbook? I guess a solution would be to download the book as pdf version and read it as that
azaad4eva 3 weeks ago
@azaad4eva Actually, any book (or textbook) that has pictures in the text is most likely in color that was converted into black and white - even chapter titles might be color! Another beauty is that you're not stuck to a bookstore or a content provider, having the jetBook Color support so many formats lets you create and load your own content for work, school, or anything else.
ECTACO 3 weeks ago
@ECTACO OMG I want this so damned badly. I am squirling away every penny so I can buy one next month. NOT ONLY color but 1600x1200 display. EXACTLY what I need so badly!! please tell me no proprietary connections (power & usb) and replaceable battery?
nerys71 2 weeks ago
@nerys71 No replaceable battery option yet but there are no proprietary connections...at all!
ECTACO 2 weeks ago
@ECTACO ?? so is it a permanently installed battery or can it be removed without having to cut or desolder?
nerys71 2 weeks ago
@nerys71 Right now, it's permanent. Since it lasts so long (like any other typical e Ink reader) we decided to lock it in place.
ECTACO 1 week ago
@ECTACO thats an issue. NO small lithium battery last "so long". the issue is not "PER CHARGE" the issue is what happens in 3 years when my $5 battery in my $500 gadget goes puke (and it will) small lithium's typically last about 3 years.
The issue is not life per charge. the issue is "TOTAL LIFESPAN" of the battery. when I spend $79 its not such a big deal when I spend $500 its a VERY big deal :-)
nerys71 1 week ago
@nerys71 Through our research the battery life on the jetBook Color will last at LEAST 5 years. In that period of time we have entire warranty and upgrade programs available so if there is an issue or you want to change it for something else you'll have that option.
ECTACO 1 week ago
@ECTACO why it has interface in russian language?
rrreset1 5 days ago
@rrreset1 It actually has 7 different interface languages (with more to come) including Russian , Ukrainian , German , Japanese , English , Spanish and Portuguese.
ECTACO 4 days ago
Hello Greg, I was wondering if I can draw on it or scribble on my notes.
Tut110101 4 weeks ago
@Tut110101 Hey! There will be an update on March 1st that will let you scribble and take notes. Right now we do have the highlighting and note saving option but i can't give away too much as the March 1st update is supposed to be amazing :)
ECTACO 3 weeks ago
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Hello, this is by far the most innovative product for 2012. I was looking through internet but couldn't find it in Black color. Is it going to be available soon?
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carsroach 4 weeks ago
I purchased jetBook Color and like it very much.
bkro2002 1 month ago
this is just what i want years ago....but the price is kinca high
stambel9 1 month ago
lol art history major.
paratrooper6 1 month ago
connection for EXTERNAL KEYBOARD?
filmkonnex 1 month ago
@filmkonnex It will have an on screen keyboard and speech recognition, but we are working on adding peripherals as well.
ECTACO 1 month ago
After the first 32 seconds he starts to sound a lot like Joshua Jackson.
173242 1 month ago
freaking technology
Madfoot713 1 month ago
Does it support raw Japanese text?
keilandin1 1 month ago
@keilandin1 Hey! Yes,since we won the CES 2012 Innovations Award we featured it at CES and had a Japanese textbook loaded to it. Each time we would show someone who read Japanese they would flip out as to how precise the detail is to each character.
ECTACO 1 month ago 4
Ахаха, а почему книга на русском?) Видимо Россия рулит)
ilya3dprof 2 months ago
You`ve just ruined my plans for buying simple e-book
Gedd84 2 months ago
@Gedd84 LOL!
krbtv 2 months ago
want it
Tairhis 2 months ago
все кто заметил, что книга русская палец вверх
mnemoify 3 months ago 26
Hi guys, Is it good for PDF documents/textbooks? I'm in Poland, where I can buy that baby, any store in Europe shipping there? Thanks!
arniejunior 3 months ago
@arniejunior Hey! It really is designed best for PDF's and they look amazing in color on the device. The best place to order one would definitely be on the official Ectaco site, they have the order option right there on the front page. Thanks!
ECTACO 3 months ago
And why everything is in russian? =)
EternalArrow 3 months ago
@EternalArrow This was one of the tester units we had with a multilingual interface so there was Russian, English and a few others. There will be even more options upon the release with updates that will expand the language possibilities even more.
ECTACO 3 months ago
@ECTACO I see. Russian interface is nice. And i love this colored eink display! Amaizing!
EternalArrow 3 months ago
@EternalArrow Wait until you see it in person, the detail is INCREDIBLE!
ECTACO 3 months ago
@ECTACO And what about the smaller ones? About 7" or something?
EternalArrow 3 months ago
@EternalArrow Well, we want to see how the public responds to the jetBook Color first as it is a new technology, so afterwards we can see exactly how we want to approach it.
ECTACO 3 months ago
@ECTACO i see. Thank you for answers. When it come to Russia i'll definitely try one.
EternalArrow 3 months ago
this drops in January for $499
depro9 3 months ago
OMG, $499? I missed getting a DX for $259 because I was waiting for this.
yzzx2 3 months ago
@yzzx2 Hey! It's something you have to try, once you see how amazing and intricately detailed something looks on the jetBook Color and it's Triton Color E Ink screen you will NEVER go back to just black and white again.
ECTACO 3 months ago
I have a kindle dx in my shopping cart on amazon. I want this, but the constant "releasing soon" gives me flashbacks to the Que proreader.
yzzx2 3 months ago
@yzzx2 Welllllll, here's a heads up, the unit is going up for pre-orders December 1st on the Ectaco site :)
Don't tell anybody!!
ECTACO 3 months ago
I'm in the US and i can't wait for this thing, when can i buy this and does it support PDF format ?
eltaweela 4 months ago
@eltaweela Hey! It will be available very soon :) The best person to contact about this would be Greg Stetson at greg@ectaco.com and he can let you know the details! Thanks!
ECTACO 4 months ago
where can i buy it ??
mouniros75 4 months ago
@mouniros75 You can actually contact Greg directly at greg@ectaco.com and he can let you know about everything!
ECTACO 4 months ago
I want one! Where can I get one in asia?
kryjnn 5 months ago
@kryjnn Hey! They'll be available for pre-order shortly for anyone in the world on the official Ectaco site.
ECTACO 5 months ago
@ECTACO Thanks :)
kryjnn 5 months ago
I want one!
coloradsky 5 months ago