Tech From an E-booker’s Viewpoint

Every few months or so, I like to go through my IE bookmarks to update changes.  It is always sad when I delete another e-book link and recently it is becoming the norm rather than the exception.  In particular, the Ebookman sites have dwindled down to just a few.  Does this mean that no one is using the reader anymore?  Mine is still kicking although I have to admit I rarely ever use it. There are things that I really like about my Ebookman 911 that are not present in the newer e-book readers.  Not only is the reader purse friendly, it also has a nice size screen, backlighting, and a jog wheel. I had high hopes when I first got the reader, but having to constantly restore the device every time I changed batteries became a hassle.   Another annoyance is that the desktop software did not keep up with Microsoft.   When I updated to Windows XP and Office 2003, I could not sync the reader or install new software.

Ectaco still sells the reader repurposed as a dictionary.  From what I can tell it has the same features and software.  I do know that the price for the device remains as expensive as it was almost six years ago. Still the site is good for picking up extra accessories for the reader.  These accessories come at a premium price though and for many people it may not be cost effective. So just in case there are any of you that still have a working Ebookman, here are my links that are still functioning.  Some offer free applications. Take caution before buying any software.  Contact the seller to make sure all the information on the site is correct.  It could be that these sites are no longer supported.

 Beiks Games

Reneris Games and other software

Franklin  For desktop software

Ebookmaniac Games, Utilities

Fan Site Free software

Jurie  Games and other software

Mike Pickering  Get EbmDoc (an application for the Franklin eBookMan to read Palm Doc-formatted files)

Ectaco  Buy the reader and accessories