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ECTACO has revolutionized the way you read with the JetBook eBook reader! At just 7.5 ounces and with dimensions smaller than a standard hardcover novel, the JetBook lets you carry a stack of books in the palm of your hand and read them wherever you want. It comes preloaded with the CIA World Factbook and a German Dictionary, and can hold thousands more texts with support for an optional SD memory card up to 32GB in size. With its USB mass storage capability, simply connect the JetBook to your PC via USB and drag and drop new content; you can also back up what you already have on the device instantly. The battery is charged via the included power supply or USB, and once charged can provide you over 20 hours of continuous active use, so you will always be ready to read.
Sporting a reflective, long lasting coating, the huge 5-inch VGA screen is easy on the eyes under various lighting conditions (including direct sunlight) and won’t get dirty even after extended use. With screen rotation support, you can always read your eBooks in the most comfortable and suitable manner. Even readers who have difficulty seeing print books will have no trouble with this reader's adjustable text size and font face.
An MP3 player rounds out the advanced features, so you can listen to your favorite music as you read. The well placed control buttons let you move forward or backward, add bookmarks, choose font sizes or rotate the screen simply by pressing the corresponding button. You can read almost anything on the JetBook, with its native support for over 10 different file formats including PDF, Mobi, HTML, TXT, MP3, BMP, JPG and more. Get yourself this versatile eBook reader from ECTACO now and experience the joy of reading in a uniquely different style!
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Great eBook reader for the price
- Pros: This is a great ebook reader for the price. Really great features to compete with the other readers
- Cheaper than competition ($199 at Newegg)
- Display is not eInk so page turning is smooth
- Buttons are laid out well
- mp3 capability for audio books
- can display pictures in several formats
- supported with firmware upgrades
- long battery life
- zoom features
- Cons: - Smaller screen than competitors (1" smaller) but big enough for normal ebook reading. I use it for reading technical pdf files so I have to read them in landscape mode so it's not the best for these type of files but adequate.
- Currently only supports txt, pdf, fb2 for ebooks. Supposedly will support .lit, .epub, html, and mobipocket with the next firmware upgrade in 1Q 2009.
- SD card only goes to 2 GB. Currently does not support SDHC for more capacity
- No wireless capability hence the lower price
- No touchscreen hence the lower price
- Other Thoughts: This is my first dedicated eBook reader. I've been using my computer,laptop, pda and now just the iphone for ebook reading. I've been doing a lot of research on these readers so I did my homework before taking the plunge. The lower cost is what sold me on this. So far I've enjoyed reading with this.
Great for Gutenberg Fans
- Pros: If you are a Project Gutenberg or a Project Gutenberg Australia fan (as am I) and are looking for a convenient way to plow through its vast library, then this is definitely a device to look at. I've had mine for three months now, and am completely in love with it. I can stand up on the subway, hold the rail with one hand and the JetBook with the other, and easily read a long novel that would have been completely unwieldy if printed on paper. I have no problem using the sidebar to turn pages with one hand, and the I find the LCD display actually preferable to the newer e-Ink that is used by the Kindle and the Sony reader.
- Cons: It's still a bit pricey--even with the Newegg discount. Also, to reiterate what some of the other reviewers have pointed out: if you're looking for an ebook reader in order to read the latest titles and the current bestsellers, this is NOT the device for you; you'd be better off with a Kindle, a Sony Reader, or even an iPhone.
- Other Thoughts: In txt files, there are only two fonts available: Verdana and Arial. However, you can read books in any font you like, as long as you first convert the file to pdf. (I've been doing all of my reading in Garamond font, for example.) When you open the text file, convert it to the font you want, change the font size (I use 18 point, but it's up to you) go to Page Setup and choose 6in by 7.5in (no margins), and then save it as a pdf file. Voila! Your JetBook will easily be able to read this file. (You might want to choose "Full Screen" as your viewing option, which will make the display more aesthetically pleasing.)
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Careful...it's really good, but....
- Pros: Make no mistake - I am shocked at how much I enjoy reading on the Jetbook when I thought I was a lifetime paper-only kind of person, it is even better than a paper book !
It is a wonderful idea - easy on the eyes, keeps your place, and fits/operates with just one hand - it's very lightweight.
Jetbook is a very nice reader and does a splendid job of displaying .TXT ebooks as long as you ONLY need to read between lengthy charging times.
- Cons: Potential buyer NEEDS to know:
1 - Claimed battery life of 20 hours is VERY misleading and if you are very lucky it will give you 5 hours total use - and then must charge for 5+.
2 - JETBOOK CANNOT BE USED AT ALL WHILE CONNECTED TO EXTERNAL POWER !!!
3 - Battery is sealed inside and proprietary.
If these will be issues then I suggest avoiding this product.
Explanation:
The internal battery model is a disaster, the case started falling apart right away, the power button is finicky, the page-turner slider sticks, AND worst of all - the battery has been defective since day 1 according to their horrible customer service which does everything possible to be unhelpful and uncooperative.
- Other Thoughts: If you are going to buy one you must know that the nasties at Ectaco ONLY honor purchases made DIRECTLY through them and since I got mine here they have done everything possible to deny warranty service in a nasty way.
My advice is to wait until Newegg gets the better/newer model with replaceable batteries and be SURE to get the extended warranty through here to avoid future hassles.
Super for the price
- Pros: First, it's a fast loading device. Light, easy to understand, easy to use, very portable, jacket pocket or small carrying bag and there you go. Support for e-book reader format is good. Best e-reader for the price. Quality of sound for audio book depend on the qualtiy of the MP3, but it's more than honest. Remember that an e-reader not a stereophonic hifi, so we don't need 5.1.
- Cons: Well no Wifi... The screen could had been a little bit bigger, but hey it still great. The support for PDF format is so so. The transfert from computer to e-reader is slow. More than 20 minutes for the transfering of audio book. Support for audio book could be better in format, no OGG or FLAC ect.
- Other Thoughts: For the price the Ectaco JetBook is more than just a bargain. It's a great bargain. I've compare the specs with other device and it stand out the competition very well. Having better transfert for audio book will probably the next step to make that E-Reader not just a great buy but a super buy
Very Good e-book reader
- Pros: Small and easy to carry with your notebook and to stick it into your pocket when boarding an airplane.
It is perfect for reading text and mobi formats.
- Cons: PDF is hard to read if the page size is larger than a regular book would be (has to be smaller than A4 or the fonts will be tiny).
- Other Thoughts: It does not support DRM-enabled e-books, but the work around is easy and hassle-free, so I can read my bought ebooks in it.
I am happy with the product.
| General |
| Brand |
ECTACO |
| Model |
JB5Bk-En |
| File Formats Supported |
| Text |
.txt, .pdf, .fb2
Mobi, PRC, ePub, RTF |
| Image |
JPEG |
| Audio |
MP3 |
| Display |
| Screen Size |
5" |
| Viewing Angle |
180° |
| Features |
| Features |
True pocket-sized portability for thousands of eBooks
Unique support for e-Book content in Albanian, Catalan, Danish, Dutch, English, Faeroese, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Croatian, Czech, Estonian, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian and other European languages make it the best choice for foreign language reading, study or pleasure
Bidirectional translating Dictionaries for many popular languages are now available to deliver instant translation wherever you go
Supports books in the new and popular .fb2 format
Pre-loaded with Fodor's Travel Guide and CIA World Factbook
Bookmarks and auto page turn functionality
Adjustable font type and size
Screen rotation support for both portrait & landscape modes
Built-in MP3 player that supports background playback |
| Built-in Dictionary |
Yes |
| Card Reader |
SD |
| Connections |
| Headphone Jack |
Yes |
| PC Connections |
USB Port |
| Power |
| Battery Type |
Li-ion Polymer, 2800mAh |
| Battery Life |
20 hours |
| Dimensions & Weight |
| Dimensions |
6.02" x 4.33" x 0.51" |
| Weight |
7.5 oz |
Introduction
ECTACO has revolutionized the way you read with the JetBook eBook reader! At just 7.5 ounces and with dimensions smaller than a standard hardcover novel, the JetBook lets you carry a stack of books in the palm of your hand and read them wherever you want. It comes preloaded with the CIA World Factbook and a German Dictionary, and can hold thousands more texts with support for an optional SD memory card up to 32GB in size. With its USB mass storage capability, simply connect the JetBook to your PC via USB and drag and drop new content; you can also back up what you already have on the device instantly. The battery is charged via the included power supply or USB, and once charged can provide you over 20 hours of continuous active use, so you will always be ready to read.
Sporting a reflective, long lasting coating, the huge 5-inch VGA screen is easy on the eyes under various lighting conditions (including direct sunlight) and won’t get dirty even after extended use. With screen rotation support, you can always read your eBooks in the most comfortable and suitable manner. Even readers who have difficulty seeing print books will have no trouble with this reader's adjustable text size and font face.
An MP3 player rounds out the advanced features, so you can listen to your favorite music as you read. The well placed control buttons let you move forward or backward, add bookmarks, choose font sizes or rotate the screen simply by pressing the corresponding button. You can read almost anything on the JetBook, with its native support for over 10 different file formats including PDF, Mobi, HTML, TXT, MP3, BMP, JPG and more. Get yourself this versatile eBook reader from ECTACO now and experience the joy of reading in a uniquely different style!
Highlights
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Thin and Light
The Ectaco JetBook measures just 0.5 inches thick and weighs only 7.4 ounces, so you can take it anywhere and enjoy reading for hours on end.
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Easy-to-read Display
The Ectaco JetBook features a large 5-inch VGA reflective-type display that can be read easily from almost any angle and under virtually any lighting condition. The revolutionary display reflects light without the need for backlighting, leading to dramatically longer battery life.
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Adjustable Font Sizes and Display Options
The Ectaco JetBook provides a choice of 6 font sizes and horizontal/vertical display options to suit your reading preference.
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112MB Internal Memory with SD Card Expansion
The Ectaco JetBook comes preloaded with the CIA World Factbook and a German Dictionary in its built-in 112MB flash memory and provides a SD expansion slot that can accommodate a card up to 2GB in size for extra storage capacity.
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Integrated MP3 Player
The Ectaco JetBook plays back MP3s, so you can enjoy your favorite music while reading.
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USB Connectivity
Easily download eBooks, MP3s and more from your PC, update the unit with the latest firmware, and charge the internal Lithium-ion battery with the convenient USB connection!
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Quick Specs
| Brand | ECTACO |
| Screen Size | 5" |
| Card Reader | SD |
| PC Connections | USB Port |
| Built-in Dictionary | Yes |
| Audio | MP3 |
| Image | JPEG |
| Battery Type | Li-ion Polymer Battery |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
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Reviewed By: on 2/13/2009
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
