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. Ectaco customer service recently revealed to one jetbook color. Colorchanging e ink is here, but not in ebook readers. One of the things that makes ebook readers so popular is the easytoread, highcontrast screens that simulate the look of the printed page. Huge screen, highly advanced technology and loads of features, what more can you ask for the jetbook color 2 is the first ereader which blends the newest. Hopefully if things keep progressing maybe someday there will be an option for a color kindle and other brands too, of course. If what you mainly want is a book reader, eink uses very little power so you get fantastic battery life around one month of regular use. Sep 10, 2014 ectaco customer service recently revealed to one jetbook color owner that the device was no longer supported, and that the project had been discontinued. The jetbook color 2 is the first ereader which blends the newest color eink screen with an endless list of possibilities. Mar 02, 2014 the kindle obviously has no color but the black and white e ink technology it uses has significant advantages. Ever since then color e ink sort of faded into obscurity. The jetbook color 2 shows why color eink screens are a dead end 16 march, 20 30 june, 2016 ereading hardware 42 comments 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. 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. I also wanted a tts feature for books and a talking dictionary feature.
Ectaco jetbook lite ebook reader gray complete in original. It has direct support for epub, mobi, prc, rtf, txt, pdf, and fb2. New color e ink ereaders getting released in china soon. And ectaco jetbook lite is ecofriendly too, because it doesnt consume the paper, ink, or other resources that are used to produce printed books. Hanvon color ereader, jetbook color and pocketbook color lux. Ereader companies will adopt color epaper in 2018 march 22, 2017 by michael kozlowski 48 comments there have been only a handful of ereaders that utilized color epaper. I installed aprils firmware and it works much faster than before. If what you mainly want is a book reader, e ink uses very little power so you get fantastic battery life around one month of regular use. The color of ink has 2,271 books on goodreads, and is currently reading torch by k. Why nobody will buy a color eink ebook reader fast company. I cannot find the reference, but iirc there are multiple layers through which the light needs to reflect. Lg and market leader e ink are both showing off coloured screens for ebook readers at.
Soon after e ink first introduced their color triton displays in 2010, a product called the jetbook color was released and it was marketed as the first ereader with a color e ink screen, but the color of the screen turned out being so dull and washed out that it never caught on. Mar 21, 2020 along with the hisense color e ink phone, these two new ebook readers are among the first devices to use a color e ink screen. The product was unveiled to the public at the frankfurt book fair in germany earlier this month. Ectaco jetbook lite ebook reader complete in original packaging. Oct 27, 2009 and ectaco jetbook lite is ecofriendly too, because it doesnt consume the paper, ink, or other resources that are used to produce printed books. Hopefully these newer screens can deliver a better user experience it helps having a. Along with the hisense color e ink phone, these two new ebook readers are among the first devices to use a color e ink screen. E ink have had their triton technology for a few years, which has been available in several commercial products. Ectaco jetbook color 2 with new triton 2 color e ink. The ectaco jetbook color is among the first devices on the planet to use a color e ink display. The idea of an ereader might be appealing if youre wanting to save money at the bookstore, but be careful ebooks can be similar in cost to paperbacks or hardbacks, especially if they are new releases from popular authors, textbooks, or indemand novels. Convenient ways to save converted files quickly download converted files by clicking a direct link url, saving them to your cloud storage or scanning a qr code wth your mobile device. The icarus excel has the most balanced price to features ratio as far as 9.
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. An ereader, also known as an ebook reader, is a portable electronic device that is designed primarily for the purpose of reading e books and periodicals. Read in direct sunlight with the worlds only color eink screen. Using and playing with the jetbook brought up all sorts of.
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. Thankfully, there are no others quite like the jetbook s triton color e ink display. Because it incorporates e ink panels, the epaper doesnt require battery power while the text is on the screen. Aug 29, 2019 soon after e ink first introduced their color triton displays in 2010, a product called the jetbook color was released and it was marketed as the first ereader with a color e ink screen, but the color of the screen turned out being so dull and washed out that it never caught on. The jetbook color has a color e ink screen but it costs a lot more and the software is inferior. Onyx is working on a device for schools that has a color e ink screen, but with a very limited color palette. Thats when ectaco plans to launch the jetbook color ereader in the us. Pocketbooks large ereaders are comparable to the excel in many ways, but pb is still using the older vizplex screens with less contrast. The ectaco jetbook lite is a great ereader in the respects of its ability to read many types of ebook formats. The days of lugging a heavy backpack or briefcase around are over.
Jetbook color ereader seems to be a decent alternative to kindle dx. Ectaco plans to bring a color eink ereader to the market some time around december. With support for over 14 formats you can find ebooks almost anywhere online, even create your own documents and load them instantly. Moreover, e books downloads are always less expensive than the same books on paper. Color e ink screens are finally getting better video. Jbc is unique product because nobody have color e ink screen. But ultimately, which particular form of color e ink technology takes over wont matter to most of us. Ectaco plans to bring a color e ink e reader to the market some time around december. The development, if it comes to pass, could be important to both readers of e books and ebook publishers.
Bk6006 6in 4gb epaper eink touch screen ereader ebook reader mp3 player. Ectaco customer service recently revealed to one jetbook color owner that the device was no longer supported, and that the project had been discontinued. Batch process multiple ebooks at a time no need to manually add each file one by one. Thankfully, there are no others quite like the jetbooks triton color e ink display. Color e ink screens are finally getting better video the. And ectaco jetbook is ecofriendly too, because it doesnt consume the paper, ink, or other resources that are used to produce printed books.
This is the battle between eink triton and mirasol. The ectaco jetbook color was the first color ereader on the market, but its muted colors were criticized. The jetbook color 2 shows why color e ink screens are a dead end 16 march, 20 30 june, 2016 e reading hardware 42 comments 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. The jetbook color etextbook tablet is the worlds first to utilize eyefriendly color e ink technology in an etextbook tablet oriented solely towards education. Mobileread forums ebook readers more ebook readers. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. A few devices were released using color e ink displays, including the jetbook color, but they didnt sell well at all, mostly because the colors were simply too faded and the screen looked too dark and gray. Using the worlds first color e ink, there is virtually no eye fatigue, unlike viewing notes on a computer screen. Colour e ink displays start new chapter in ebook readers. Colour ebooks are on the cards, as manufacturers start a new chapter in epaper design. Thus a battery charge can last up to 10,000 page turns. Announced in the summer of 2011 and launched in 2012, the jetbook color was the first ebook reader to feature a color eink screen. The jetbook color was the first way back in 2012, but it used e ink s older color screen tech and it failed to catch on at all. The jetbook color isnt being aimed at the consumer ebook market.
A couple of weeks back ectaco announced their new 9. English books download books rar, 15 mb choose a book. These two devices sport the latest generation of color epaper and really are the only two devices of their kind. This is the battle between e ink triton and mirasol. Natehoffelder at digital reader first broke the news and suggested the color ereader connection. The hanvon color e reader and the ectato jetbook color e ink readers are also bringing some color to a once gray and drab technology. First look at onyxs color e ink ereader for schools video. When selecting an ereader, take note of what ebook supplier its tied to. Jetbook color, the first ereader with a color eink screen, is. Free online ebook converter mobi, epub,pdf and other. Nov 10, 2010 colour ebooks are on the cards, as manufacturers start a new chapter in epaper design. Jetbook color ereader with color e ink display coming this year. Ereaders have a similar form factor to a tablet and usually refers to devices that use electronic paper resulting in better screen readability, especially in bright sunlight, and longer battery life when compared to a tablet.
The kindle obviously has no color but the black and white eink technology it uses has significant advantages. These displays, called e ink triton, use the same exact type of technology devices like the kindle and nook use, but have a filter over the top that gives the screen the ability to display thousands of colors. Jetbook color, the first ereader with a color eink screen. Electronic flight bag jetbook color ereader with anti. Ectaco jetbook color 2 with new triton 2 color e ink screen. It uses eink triton and we go full hands on for over 20 minutes showing you how newspapers, magazines, ebooks, comics. The ectaco jetbook color was the first color e reader on the market, but its muted colors were criticized. 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.
E books, for instance, must be in a folder labeled my books, which is. All ipads, nook tablets and kindle fire good for video but bad for long time reading so jetbook color is a good combination of color and healthy reading on e ink screen. When you consider that ereader sales are down 28% in 2012 compared with 2011, it seems like the ereader market needs some shaking up. Keep in mind when you are reading a normal ebook with no color displayed on the screen you will get a massive improvement on the text based.
Eink have had their triton technology for a few years, which has been available in several commercial products. Feb 25, 2012 this is the battle between e ink triton and mirasol. The jetbook color was the first way back in 2012, but it used e inks older color screen tech and it failed to catch on at all. The fact that is color eink is a plus, i love being that person who has the newest and the greatest.
E inks advanced color epaper produces 32,000 colors, and unlike some other electrophoretic displays, each pixel contains all the pigments. E reader companies will adopt color e paper in 2018 march 22, 2017 by michael kozlowski 48 comments there have been only a handful of e readers that utilized color e paper. The ectaco jetbook lite is a great e reader in the respects of its ability to read many types of ebook formats. The main screen serves as an id card for the student displaying a schedule of classes updated daily via wifi, list of students and teachers notes, homework and classwork, and a. New color e ink ereaders getting released in china soon the. Ectaco jetbook lite ebook reader gray complete in original packaging. Einks ceo said that the company will be releasing both color and touchscreen eink displays for ebook readers within a year. Jetbook color ereader with color e ink display coming this. 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.
Energy is used when flipping pages as an electric charge rearranges. Electronic flight bag jetbook color ereader with antiglare. Whether youre considering joining the digital book revolution, or just want a new device to replace an older one, here are the best ebook readers on the market today. These two devices sport the latest generation of color e paper and really are the only two devices of their kind. Colour e ink displays start new chapter in ebook readers cnet. Tablets such as ipad and xoom are more than capable of displaying books in full color. Devices with support for adobe digital editions help centre.
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