In our standard ebook reader tests of the readability of plain text, the ectaco jetbook color was only mediocre, revied a par with the lowerrated ebook. Ectaco jetbook lite user manual settings finetune your ectaco jetbook lite by selecting options in the settings section. I bought jetbook color 2 from ectaco website 2 days ago. Pdb, pdf with calibre file conversion to txt and fb2 click here to download a. The jetbook color 2 shows why color eink screens are a dead end.
Used in schools across eastern europe and the us, its gaining popularity as the device necessary for onthego. And our latest release is the ces 2012 awardwinning jetbook color 2 featuring the first ever triton 2 color e ink screen. The jetbook is ectacos mobile reading device which was introduced to the market in 2008. 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. There are currently two versions of the ectaco jetbooks available, the original jetbook and the jetbook lite. 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. One of the great features is the ability to save your notes as independent files and then export them onto your micro sd card. Apr 01, 2020 ectaco has quietly released its second generation jetbook color ereader today and the most exciting aspect about it is that it is using eink. With the worlds first triton 2 color e ink screen the jetbook color lets you read anything from textbooks and manuals, to novels and picture books all in color. Select the desired file by pressing use, to adjust the volume. It works exactly the same as the eink screen on any other ereader, only thanks to the color filter you see rgbw instead of black and white.
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. Mar 31, 2012 here are the ins and outs of the brand new triton color e ink jetbook color. Page 5 ectaco jetbook color user manual list of recently viewed books. Mp4, 3gp, mkv, webm, and more nook tablet the nook does not support amazons azw3 and books stored in the mobi file format.
However, our windows 7 pc would not recognize the jetbook color. Ectaco jetbook color 2 with new triton 2 color e ink. To display the main menu, turn the device on, andor exit the currently running. As a regular user of ebook readers i was excited at the size of the screen and resolution.
Eink corporation, the company behind all the top ereader screens, already has a colour version of its own screen tech though, and it was showing it off in the ectaco jetbook at ces 2012. Use page up page down to switch between adjacent items. No worries about losing charge on a flight or in a car, just pop in another set and keep on reading. Convert your epub, mobi and other file to pdf optimized. 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 color 2 deluxe with new triton 2 color e. 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. Ectaco jetbook color 2 with new triton 2 color e ink screen. The jetbook color 2 is the first ereader which blends the newest color eink.
Ectaco jetbook color 2 deluxe with new triton 2 color e ink. 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. Instead, the jetbooks have a nonbacklit, grayscale lcd display. Apr 11, 2019 ectaco jetbook color ships with incomplete software, disappointing screen i did not buy it to search the web or rveiew facebook,etc. Sd card of up to 2 gb and sdhc card of 4 to 32 gb hold tens of thousands of books and pictures. I have tested my scanned pdf file to show how fast the machine changes each page. Lightweight and superportable, ectaco jetbook lite is the ultimate pocket library. Its large and comfortable for eyes display, powerful processor in combination with 4 gb of ram and double sensor control are the optimal tools for reading pdf and djvu files. It is amazing ebook reader and very bad as tablet so choose between your eyes or your pleasure.
First announced back in december, this device boasts. In 1990 ectaco started to develop its own hardware and software. When ectaco announced last fall that they were releasing a new jetbook color 2 ereader this spring, i. The jetbook color etextbook offers students and teachers the ability to save money on books while providing unlimited teaching resources. The perfect travel companion is here the jetbook lite ereader is the only e book reader in the world to use aa batteries.
I purchased a jetbook color on a recommendation from a family member, i was looking for a ebook reader with a big screen because i have poor eyesight. Folder system the jetbook has a full support for user defined nested folders with the built in file manager or when connected to a pc. 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. Pdf files present a document in a fixed layout much like an image which translates the same throughout various programs, hardware, and operating systems. The jetbook lite only supports cards with fat file system.
Internal liion polymer battery up to 22 hours colors. The main menu consists of icons, which visually organize access to the ectaco jetbook color applications. On device file manager the on device file manager allows you to move, rename and delete files. Unfortunately i dont have much experience with the internet library section. Pdf portable document format one of the most prevalent formats these days, developed by adobe system organization, which is implemented on the basis of data, regardless of the operating system. The product was unveiled to the public at the frankfurt book fair in germany. Load your own content and files for school, work and leisure via microsd or by connecting the jetbook color 2 to your computer via usb. The fact that is color eink is a plus, i love being that person who has the newest and the greatest. The jetbook color 2 deluxe is the first ereader which blends the newest color eink screen with an endless list of possibilities. Ectaco jetbook is a series of electronicbook reader devices developed by ectaco. When ectaco announced last fall that they were releasing a new. Scan a word, sentence, or paragraph and listen to it fluently pronounced users can additionally jetbpok up any words definition in the builtin english explanatory dictionary all definitions in the english explanatory dictionary can be read aloud technical information. Ectaco jetbook color ereader handson video engadget. The ectaco jetbook color is the first ereader in the world to use color.
E ink holdings is here at showstoppers to show off a slew of new displays, with ectacos jetbook color ereader standing among the most notable. Here are the ins and outs of the brand new triton color e ink jetbook color. It truly gives you a vivid color epaper that mimics real paper and really is a paradigm shift. You will see the settings menu which has the following submenus.
Practically this format can be read on all computers and mobile devices, and is adapted for immediate printing. Used in schools across eastern europe and the us, its gaining popularity as. I also wanted a tts feature for books and a talking dictionary feature. Ectaco jetbook color ships with incomplete software. If you read books, scientific papers, have work documents or do school work you need to read lot. The company has run successful pilot projects in new york and many schools are starting to use the jetbook color in the classroom. Sep 06, 2019 the jetbook color recognizes a wide array of formats that will allow people to load in their own books they either purchased from other online stores or have downloaded from the internet. If your book is a pdf file consisting of images for example, scanned pages, the conversion may fail. Ectaco jetbook color, kindle new, kindle 3, ipad2, asus. Disabling it will result in some disabled or missing features. Lightweight and ultra portable, the jetbookrmini is the best and most affordable e book reader. It is just the best ebook reader with price of a very good tablet.
The jetbook can handle loads of different file formats, including epub, pdf, mobi, doc, xls, and html jpg and png photos are also supported, as are mp3, wav, and wma audio files. The jetbook mini specific calibre converter will allow you to convert virutally every book in your library to txt and fb2 and load it instantly to your device. The original device was announced in the united states in october 2008. The company was functioning at that time mainly as a reseller of electronic dictionaries of other manufacturers. Ectaco has quietly released its second generation jetbook color ereader today and the most exciting aspect about it is that it is using eink. In this case, try to find it in a format other than pdf, or use ocr software to convert it into a. 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 ships with incomplete software, disappointing screen i did not buy it to search the web or rveiew facebook,etc. The jetbook color is by far the heaviest ebook reader weve ever tested, weighing in at 23. By joining our free community today, you will have fewer ads, access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many. 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. Sadly, my jetbook color 2 arrived yesterday and the new screen for the most. 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 textbooks. The jetbook color recognizes a wide array of formats that will allow people to load in their own books they either purchased from other online stores or have downloaded from the internet. The thing about jetbook ebook readers is the screen technology isnt the same as mainstream ebook readers like the kindle, nook, and sony. The ectaco jetbook ebook reader supports txt, pdf, fb2, epub, mobiprc, rtf, html file formats drm formats. Powered by four aaa batteries, you can replace them on the go with regular or rechargeable ones.
Jan 10, 2012 e ink holdings is here at showstoppers to show off a slew of new displays, with ectaco s jetbook color ereader standing among the most notable. Its builtin wifi module allows one to use the device for full internet surfing and for connecting to netlibraries. It allows the user to utilize various images, fonts, and text formats sometimes. Ectaco partner lux 4 pro englishspanish speech electronic translator. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. Ectaco jetbook color quick start guide 3 display and main menu ectaco jetbook color features a touch screen with a windowsdriven graphical interface. The ectaco jetbook ebook reader supports txt, pdf, fb2, epub, mobiprc, rtf, html file formats. Files supported by your ebook reader online file conversion. Jan 18, 2012 eink corporation, the company behind all the top ereader screens, already has a colour version of its own screen tech though, and it was showing it off in the ectaco jetbook at ces 2012. Lightweight and superportable, ectaco jetbook is the ultimate pocket library.
Thankfully, the jetbook color supports a huge range of file formats, including epub, fb2, djvu, mobi, pdb, pdf, prc and txt. The jetbook color 2 is the first ereader which blends the newest color eink screen with an endless list of possibilities. Mp3, aac, and ogg nook 1st gen and nook color video files. Viewing pictures ectaco jetbook select programmed prog. Just to be clear, one of the ereaders above is indeed the jetbook color and the other is.
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