MobileRead Forums http://www.mobileread.com/forums MobileRead - the resource for mobile geeks seeking information and advice for keeping their gadgets happy. en Wed, 14 May 2008 12:39:58 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mobileread.com/forums/images/mr/misc/logo.gif MobileRead Forums http://www.mobileread.com/forums Adobe Digital Edition 1.5 final is available http://feeds.mobileread.com/~r/mr/front/~3/290150423/showthread.php Wed, 14 May 2008 12:06:05 GMT http://www.mobileread.com/upload/news/2008-05/ade.jpgAdobe released a final version of Digital Editions 1.5 (http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/) yesterday. According to the DE official blog (http://blogs.adobe.com/digitaleditions/): ---Quote--- Adobe has updated its popular Digital Editions software, a lightweight, rich Internet application for reading, acquiring and organizing digital books and other publications. Version 1.5 features enhanced DRM flexibility through named activation so that users can move content across platforms and mobile devices using an Adobe ID. In addition, ADE 1.5 is localized in French and German and has support for Mac® OSX 10.5 (Leopard). Adobe Digital Editions supports both PDF and IDPF EPUB, a standard format designed to reflow for the screens of mobile reading devices, which has gained broad acceptance among book publishers. Adobe Digital Editions has over 1 million installations since the June 2007 launch. The new software will be automatically provided to users who have installed Digital Editions 1.0, and is available at the product site . Adobe has also released an updated Digital Editions installer and launcher for distributors of eBooks. The installer is used to detect and install the latest version of ADE for retail or library customers of Adobe eBooks. The software is free to use and available with implementation instructions . ---End Quote--- I've experienced some troubles updating DE on one of my computer, and a few users are experiencing the same bug: http://www.adobeforums.com/webx/.59b53d03 To fix this: ---Quote (Originally by John Kendall)--- I've found a workaround. I downloaded the zipped exe file available from the following link and replaced the existing digitaleditions1x5.exe file. http://www.adobe.com/go/kb403051 I assume that this exe is designed Vista, but it works fine on XP Pro. ---End Quote--- Any thoughts on DE from Mobilereaders ? Now that DE 1.5 is ready, when can we expect support on mobile devices ? Will publishers start to massively support ePub now ? Adobe released a final version of Digital Editions 1.5 yesterday.

According to the DE official blog:
Quote:
Adobe has updated its popular Digital Editions software, a lightweight, rich Internet application for reading, acquiring and organizing digital books and other publications. Version 1.5 features enhanced DRM flexibility through named activation so that users can move content across platforms and mobile devices using an Adobe ID. In addition, ADE 1.5 is localized in French and German and has support for Mac® OSX 10.5 (Leopard). Adobe Digital Editions supports both PDF and IDPF EPUB, a standard format designed to reflow for the screens of mobile reading devices, which has gained broad acceptance among book publishers.

Adobe Digital Editions has over 1 million installations since the June 2007 launch. The new software will be automatically provided to users who have installed Digital Editions 1.0, and is available at the product site .

Adobe has also released an updated Digital Editions installer and launcher for distributors of eBooks. The installer is used to detect and install the latest version of ADE for retail or library customers of Adobe eBooks. The software is free to use and available with implementation instructions .
I've experienced some troubles updating DE on one of my computer, and a few users are experiencing the same bug: http://www.adobeforums.com/webx/.59b53d03

To fix this:
Quote:
Originally Posted by John Kendall
I've found a workaround. I downloaded the zipped exe file available from the following link and replaced the existing digitaleditions1x5.exe file.

http://www.adobe.com/go/kb403051

I assume that this exe is designed Vista, but it works fine on XP Pro.
Any thoughts on DE from Mobilereaders ? Now that DE 1.5 is ready, when can we expect support on mobile devices ? Will publishers start to massively support ePub now ?
]]> News Hadrien http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23876 http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23876 <![CDATA["Dr Who" Knitted Puppet Scandal Rocks the BBC!]]> http://feeds.mobileread.com/~r/mr/front/~3/290120471/showthread.php Wed, 14 May 2008 11:24:04 GMT http://www.mobileread.com/upload/news/2008-05/Ood.jpgAnother triumph for copyright law over evil unscrululous money-grabbing profiteers: ---Quote--- A Doctor Who fan is embroiled in a row with the BBC after she published knitting patterns for the sci-fi drama's monsters on the internet. The patterns of Ood and Adipose were removed from her website after the BBC's commercial arm complained that they breached its copyright. But the woman said the corporation was "making an example of her". BBC Worldwide said it acted because finished figures were being sold by others on auction website eBay. It also denied threatening legal action and said it had offered to consider marketing the designs itself. ---End Quote--- For more details, see: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7400268.stm Another triumph for copyright law over evil unscrululous money-grabbing profiteers:

Quote:
A Doctor Who fan is embroiled in a row with the BBC after she published knitting patterns for the sci-fi drama's monsters on the internet.

The patterns of Ood and Adipose were removed from her website after the BBC's commercial arm complained that they breached its copyright.

But the woman said the corporation was "making an example of her".

BBC Worldwide said it acted because finished figures were being sold by others on auction website eBay.

It also denied threatening legal action and said it had offered to consider marketing the designs itself.
For more details, see:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7400268.stm
]]> News HarryT http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23874 http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23874 Cybook Gen3 New Edition: More Memory, Improved Button http://feeds.mobileread.com/~r/mr/front/~3/289094872/showthread.php Tue, 13 May 2008 01:23:44 GMT http://www.mobileread.com/upload/news/2008-05/gen3ne.jpgLo and behold, fresh into our tattle box, Bookeen tips us with the release of a new edition of the Cybook Gen3 e-reader! Cybook Gen3 New Edition offers three two improvements over the original Gen3 release: * More internal memory: the Cybook internal memory reaches 512MB now (480MB is available for storage) * A new firmware (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23622): Firmware 1.1 offers more stability, a longer battery lifetime and a more reactive button interface (the upgrade is also available for the original Gen3) * A revised housing: the navigation button offers a soft hand feeling with a tactile feedback Prices remain the same (Standard $350, Deluxe $450), and as for availability, Bookeen estimates an average shipping delay of 12 days. Lo and behold, fresh into our tattle box, Bookeen tips us with the release of a new edition of the Cybook Gen3 e-reader!

Cybook Gen3 New Edition offers three two improvements over the original Gen3 release:
  • More internal memory: the Cybook internal memory reaches 512MB now (480MB is available for storage)
  • A new firmware: Firmware 1.1 offers more stability, a longer battery lifetime and a more reactive button interface (the upgrade is also available for the original Gen3)
  • A revised housing: the navigation button offers a soft hand feeling with a tactile feedback

Prices remain the same (Standard $350, Deluxe $450), and as for availability, Bookeen estimates an average shipping delay of 12 days.
]]> Bookeen Cybook Gen3 Alexander Turcic http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23835 http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23835 Is the Palm OS dying? http://feeds.mobileread.com/~r/mr/front/~3/289094873/showthread.php Mon, 12 May 2008 18:52:58 GMT http://www.mobileread.com/upload/news/2004-10/03.jpgA recent article in The Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/30/AR2008043000556.html) raises a question that has been posed here at MobileRead for some time, "Is the Palm OS Dying?" Written by James A. Martin of PC World, the article includes quotes by several business leaders concerning their views of the future of the Palm OS. It is interesting that he cites features that are missing from the Palm offerings (other than a long time since the last major update) and also identifies features in the Palm that are not offered by competing devices. A recent article in The Washington Post raises a question that has been posed here at MobileRead for some time, "Is the Palm OS Dying?" Written by James A. Martin of PC World, the article includes quotes by several business leaders concerning their views of the future of the Palm OS.

It is interesting that he cites features that are missing from the Palm offerings (other than a long time since the last major update) and also identifies features in the Palm that are not offered by competing devices.
]]> General Talk RWood http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23818 http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23818 Kindle Case - There are other options-DIY http://feeds.mobileread.com/~r/mr/front/~3/288867195/showthread.php Mon, 12 May 2008 13:44:25 GMT http://www.mobileread.com/upload/news/2008-05/patch_open.JPGI'm amazed at the number of complaints regarding the Kindle case and the limited options for replacement. The majority of the discussion generally centers around the lack of ability to comfortably read with the device in the case. After a futile search for the ultimate case, I simply made my own. While thousands have taken the razor and Velcro approach to the original case, the only objective reached is that the device no longer falls out. It remains uncomfortable to hold in a natural position while reading. Others have gravitated to the leather "not named" commercial case with pockets to hold stuff. The fact remains that although attractive and business like, it dosen't feel like a book, the device is losely supported by a flap, and there is no practical reason to store business cards in your book (extra pockets). I took a different approach in making my own, that of holding a book comfortably in any position. I suggest the primary objective in hundreds of thousands of these devices purchased was to enhance the reading experience with limitless access to reading material. When considering an aftermarket cover, sleeve, or pouch reflect on why you purchased your Kindle. I predict that the market will eventually be flooded with expensive designer models that perfectly match your briefcase or shoes yet remain unnatural to hold and read. Ask questions and try before you buy, don't let fashion override functionality. We have evolved to this point from stone tablets, papyrus, Microsoft Reader and become conditioned to comfortably holding a book in any position while reading. I've attached a few pictures of covers I have either made for myself or friends simply to stimulate thought. I hope to eventually post instructions for self made covers on my web site. Enjoy. I'm amazed at the number of complaints regarding the Kindle case and the limited options for replacement. The majority of the discussion generally centers around the lack of ability to comfortably read with the device in the case. After a futile search for the ultimate case, I simply made my own.

While thousands have taken the razor and Velcro approach to the original case, the only objective reached is that the device no longer falls out. It remains uncomfortable to hold in a natural position while reading. Others have gravitated to the leather "not named" commercial case with pockets to hold stuff. The fact remains that although attractive and business like, it dosen't feel like a book, the device is losely supported by a flap, and there is no practical reason to store business cards in your book (extra pockets).

I took a different approach in making my own, that of holding a book comfortably in any position. I suggest the primary objective in hundreds of thousands of these devices purchased was to enhance the reading experience with limitless access to reading material. When considering an aftermarket cover, sleeve, or pouch reflect on why you purchased your Kindle. I predict that the market will eventually be flooded with expensive designer models that perfectly match your briefcase or shoes yet remain unnatural to hold and read.

Ask questions and try before you buy, don't let fashion override functionality. We have evolved to this point from stone tablets, papyrus, Microsoft Reader and become conditioned to comfortably holding a book in any position while reading.

I've attached a few pictures of covers I have either made for myself or friends simply to stimulate thought. I hope to eventually post instructions for self made covers on my web site. Enjoy.
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]]> Kindle Accessories FrankN http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23810 http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23810 HTML-to-Epub Online Converter available http://feeds.mobileread.com/~r/mr/front/~3/287593190/showthread.php Sat, 10 May 2008 15:52:29 GMT http://www.mobileread.com/upload/news/2008-05/2048585006_5764a139f3.jpgBook Glutton has recently added epub conversion to their website. This is all weel and good, but is there any program that reads epub yet? It currently accepts only single HTML files. You can find it here (http://www.bookglutton.com/api/getepub). Book Glutton has recently added epub conversion to their website. This is all weel and good, but is there any program that reads epub yet?

It currently accepts only single HTML files. You can find it here.
]]> Content Nate the great http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23733 http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23733 MobileRead Week in Review: 05/03 - 05/10 http://feeds.mobileread.com/~r/mr/front/~3/287433115/showthread.php Sat, 10 May 2008 10:00:10 GMT Previously at MobileRead: *E-Books - News* * Cybook Gen3 V1.1 (Build 685) upgrade finally available (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23622) * Sony Reader PRS-505 officially available in Canada (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23627) * TorrentSpy ordered to pay $110m damages (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23666) * Another new E Ink device: BEBOOK (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23699) *E-Book Devices - iRex iLiad* * iLiad Book Edition Launched (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23616) * Borders UK to sell iRex iLiad Book Edition (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23631) *Miscellaneous - Announcements* * MobileRead improvements: Exclude forums, et al. (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23664) Previously at MobileRead:

E-Books - NewsE-Book Devices - iRex iLiadMiscellaneous - Announcements
]]> Week in Review Alexander Turcic http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23719 http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23719 Panasonic Words Gear is discontinued http://feeds.mobileread.com/~r/mr/front/~3/287433116/showthread.php Sat, 10 May 2008 00:50:29 GMT http://www.mobileread.com/upload/news/2006-11/pana.jpgI almost missed the short notice posted at saidoku.com when I went there to download the latest firmware update. ---Quote--- &#35501;&#26360;&#31471;&#26411;&#12527;&#12540;&#12474;&#12462;&#12450;&#12398;&#35069;&#36896;&#12364;&#32066;&#20102;&#12356;&#12383;&#12375;&#12414;&#12375;&#12383;&#12290; &#20170;&#24460;&#12392;&#12418;&#12302;&#26368;&#24375;&#9734;&#35501;&#26360;&#29983;&#27963;&#12303;&#12434;&#12424;&#12429;&#12375;&#12367;&#12362;&#39000;&#12356;&#12356;&#12383;&#12375;&#12414;&#12377;&#12290; ---End Quote--- ---Quote--- Production of the reading device "Words Gear" is finished. We hope that you'll continue using "Ultimate Reading Life"*. ---End Quote--- * (my take at translation of the full name of saidoku.com ebook shop) So if you want one, better hurry up while they're still in stock. I almost missed the short notice posted at saidoku.com when I went there to download the latest firmware update.
Quote:
読書端末ワーズギアの製造が終了いたしました。
今後とも『最強☆読書生活』をよろしくお願いいたします。
Quote:
Production of the reading device "Words Gear" is finished.
We hope that you'll continue using "Ultimate Reading Life"*.
* (my take at translation of the full name of saidoku.com ebook shop)

So if you want one, better hurry up while they're still in stock.
]]> Legacy E-Book Devices igorsk http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23713 http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23713 Another new E Ink device: BEBOOK http://feeds.mobileread.com/~r/mr/front/~3/286875390/showthread.php Fri, 09 May 2008 14:08:19 GMT http://www.mobileread.com/upload/news/2008-05/BeBookSchuin700.jpgA Netherlands company is putting out a 6" e-ink reader called BEBOOK. ---Quote--- The BEBOOK is capable of reading all popular digital document formats like .doc, .txt, .pdf, .jpg, .htm and .rtf files. It features a 6-inch reflective screen, a SD card slot, 512MB of internal storage and a USB connector. The BEBOOK's dimensions are 184mm (length) x 120mm (width) x 10mm (height) and it weighs just 220 gr including the battery. ---End Quote--- http://mybebook.com/index.html Nothing too exciting, but thought it might interest some folks. A Netherlands company is putting out a 6" e-ink reader called BEBOOK.


Quote:
The BEBOOK is capable of reading all popular digital document formats like .doc, .txt, .pdf, .jpg, .htm and .rtf files. It features a 6-inch reflective screen, a SD card slot, 512MB of internal storage and a USB connector. The BEBOOK's dimensions are 184mm (length) x 120mm (width) x 10mm (height) and it weighs just 220 gr including the battery.
http://mybebook.com/index.html


Nothing too exciting, but thought it might interest some folks.
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]]> News AnemicOak http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23699 http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23699 TorrentSpy ordered to pay $110m damages http://feeds.mobileread.com/~r/mr/front/~3/286061313/showthread.php Thu, 08 May 2008 11:44:42 GMT http://www.mobileread.com/upload/news/2008-05/torrentspy.jpgFrom the BBC News web site: ---Quote--- File-sharing site TorrentSpy has been ordered to pay $110m (£56m) in damages to the Motion Picture Association of America for copyright infringement. The ruling from a court in the United States comes just weeks after the website shut down. TorrentSpy facilitated the illegal sharing of copyright files by hosting a collection of links to films and music. TorrentSpy parent company Valence Media and its owners Justin Bunnell and Wes Park have filed for bankruptcy. ---End Quote--- For more information, see: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7389485.stm From the BBC News web site:

Quote:
File-sharing site TorrentSpy has been ordered to pay $110m (£56m) in damages to the Motion Picture Association of America for copyright infringement.

The ruling from a court in the United States comes just weeks after the website shut down.

TorrentSpy facilitated the illegal sharing of copyright files by hosting a collection of links to films and music.

TorrentSpy parent company Valence Media and its owners Justin Bunnell and Wes Park have filed for bankruptcy.
For more information, see:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7389485.stm
]]> News HarryT http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23666 http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23666 MobileRead improvements: Exclude forums, et al. http://feeds.mobileread.com/~r/mr/front/~3/286015249/showthread.php Thu, 08 May 2008 09:58:54 GMT Are there forums that you never visit while you're here? Want to exclude them from your "Find New Posts" and from the "Latest Forum Activity" on our homepage? Well boys and girls, now we have the technology! In your User CP, under "Edit Options", go to "Forum Exclusion" (or simply follow this link (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/profile.php?do=editoptions#optout)). From there, hold the ctrl key and select all the forums you want to exclude, hit Save Changes and you are ready to go. Attachment 12690 (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12690) Just to clarify, you can still view threads and posts from the exluded forums by navigating to them via our forum homepage. Because this feature makes "Find new posts w/o E-Book Uploads" redundant, we will remove the latter in a few days. *Book Genres* As you may have noticed, we recently introduced genres to our e-book section. It'll still require some time to add genres to older uploads (we're going to write a tool to ease the process), but all new uploads carry a genre. And what would genres be worth if you couldn't sort by them? Well, now you can, when you browse our e-books (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/ebooks.php?order=desc&sort=dateline). Enjoy. Attachment 12691 (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12691) *Search BBCode* Wouldn't it be cool sometimes if you could link to search results by specifying the keywords in a post? Like, imagine someone asking for help and the best way to help this person is to direct him to a search query. You can do this now with the Search button which is added to the post editor. Attachment 12693 (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12693) We've invested some serious time into our software, but it's not until you put it in front of your audience that you'll really know whether you got it right. So please, let us know if something isn't working correctly for you. You can also leave us your suggestions on how to improve MobileRead, but please go easy, we're going to read every one of these and we want to make sure the bugs get worked out before we can start rolling out new stuff. Thanks everybody! Are there forums that you never visit while you're here? Want to exclude them from your "Find New Posts" and from the "Latest Forum Activity" on our homepage? Well boys and girls, now we have the technology!

In your User CP, under "Edit Options", go to "Forum Exclusion" (or simply follow this link). From there, hold the ctrl key and select all the forums you want to exclude, hit Save Changes and you are ready to go.

Attachment 12690

Just to clarify, you can still view threads and posts from the exluded forums by navigating to them via our forum homepage.

Because this feature makes "Find new posts w/o E-Book Uploads" redundant, we will remove the latter in a few days.

Book Genres

As you may have noticed, we recently introduced genres to our e-book section. It'll still require some time to add genres to older uploads (we're going to write a tool to ease the process), but all new uploads carry a genre. And what would genres be worth if you couldn't sort by them? Well, now you can, when you browse our e-books. Enjoy.

Attachment 12691

Search BBCode

Wouldn't it be cool sometimes if you could link to search results by specifying the keywords in a post? Like, imagine someone asking for help and the best way to help this person is to direct him to a search query. You can do this now with the Search button which is added to the post editor.

Attachment 12693

We've invested some serious time into our software, but it's not until you put it in front of your audience that you'll really know whether you got it right. So please, let us know if something isn't working correctly for you. You can also leave us your suggestions on how to improve MobileRead, but please go easy, we're going to read every one of these and we want to make sure the bugs get worked out before we can start rolling out new stuff. Thanks everybody!
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]]> Announcements Alexander Turcic http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23664 http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23664 Borders UK to sell iRex iLiad Book Edition http://feeds.mobileread.com/~r/mr/front/~3/285527599/showthread.php Wed, 07 May 2008 16:27:16 GMT http://www.mobileread.com/upload/news/2008-03/iliadnrc.jpgHooray! Starting on Saturday 10th May, anybody in the UK can try the new Iliad Book Edition (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23616) and grab one at a Borders store. From the press release (http://www.irextechnologies.com/files/BORDERS%20iLiad%20book%20edition%20PR.pdf) (PDF): ---Quote--- The iLiad Book Edition costs £399 and will include 50 pre-loaded eBook Classic titles. The iLiad will be available in the following Borders stores: Oxford Street and Islington in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Glasgow, Cheshire Oaks and Brighton from Saturday 10th May. ---End Quote--- Hooray! Starting on Saturday 10th May, anybody in the UK can try the new Iliad Book Edition and grab one at a Borders store. From the press release (PDF):

Quote:
The iLiad Book Edition costs £399 and will include 50 pre-loaded eBook Classic titles. The iLiad will be available in the following Borders stores: Oxford Street and Islington in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Glasgow, Cheshire Oaks and Brighton from Saturday 10th May.
]]> iRex iLiad maxfacs http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23631 http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23631 Sony Reader PRS-505 officially available in Canada http://feeds.mobileread.com/~r/mr/front/~3/285442109/showthread.php Wed, 07 May 2008 15:31:56 GMT http://www.mobileread.com/upload/news/2008-05/PRS505S_lg.jpgThe Sony Reader PRS-505 is officially available in Canada. It seems that only the silver model is being sold right now. Link (http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&productId=1005164&navigationPath=n46881n100431&RequestPartner=HomepageSpot3) Related: Sony PRS-505 in Canada discussion (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22831) The Sony Reader PRS-505 is officially available in Canada. It seems that only the silver model is being sold right now.

Link

Related: Sony PRS-505 in Canada discussion
]]> News JSWolf http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23627 http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23627 Cybook Gen3 V1.1 (Build 685) upgrade finally available http://feeds.mobileread.com/~r/mr/front/~3/285442111/showthread.php Wed, 07 May 2008 14:29:37 GMT http://www.mobileread.com/upload/news/2007-10/cybookgen3.jpgIt&#8217;s online!!! The so much awaited Cybook Gen3 Firmware upgrade is online. From Bookeen's Blog (http://bookeen.blogspot.com/2008/05/cybook-gen3-firmware-upgrade-at-last.html): ---Quote--- Cybook Gen3 Firmware Upgrade - at last - The first Cybook Gen3 firmware upgrade (version 1.1) is now available, thank you for your patience. With this build you will be able to enjoy several improvements. Check the link below to discover the features of this new firmware and how to download it. www.bookeen.com/support We hope that you will enjoy this new reading experience. Best regards, Bookeen team PS: you must be registered at bookeen.com to access the upgrade firmware utility. ---End Quote--- It’s online!!!

The so much awaited Cybook Gen3 Firmware upgrade is online. From Bookeen's Blog:

Quote:
Cybook Gen3 Firmware Upgrade - at last -
The first Cybook Gen3 firmware upgrade (version 1.1) is now available, thank you for your patience. With this build you will be able to enjoy several improvements. Check the link below to discover the features of this new firmware and how to download it.

www.bookeen.com/support

We hope that you will enjoy this new reading experience.
Best regards,

Bookeen team

PS: you must be registered at bookeen.com to access the upgrade firmware utility.
]]> Bookeen Cybook Gen3 DDHarriman http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23622 http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23622 iLiad Book Edition Launched http://feeds.mobileread.com/~r/mr/front/~3/285343663/showthread.php Wed, 07 May 2008 11:48:45 GMT http://www.mobileread.com/upload/news/2008-05/iliadbe_front.jpgiRex has launched a new iLiad called the "iLiad Book Edition". At €499, it is €150 cheaper than the original. It seems to have very similar specs as the original iLiad, however it comes in a silver color and does not contain wireless networking. It also comes with 50 free "Classic" books, presumably in the Mobipocket format. It is set to go on sale Friday, May 9th. A press release can be found here (http://www.irextechnologies.com/files/080507%20pb%20book%20edition_UK.pdf). You can join the continued discussion in this thread. (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23612) iRex has launched a new iLiad called the "iLiad Book Edition". At €499, it is €150 cheaper than the original.

It seems to have very similar specs as the original iLiad, however it comes in a silver color and does not contain wireless networking.

It also comes with 50 free "Classic" books, presumably in the Mobipocket format.

It is set to go on sale Friday, May 9th.

A press release can be found here.

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