Archive for March 28th, 2009

I really enjoy my using my Jetbook.  Now I will have more to enjoy.  Ectaco is adding support for Epub and Mobipocket.  While it will not be supporting Mobi DRM, this is still great news.  I think a drawback for some folks it that the Jetbook only supported txt and pdf files.  Their last update added support for fb2.  Maybe if the Jetbook gains a bigger user base it will support DRM titles.  Personally, I would rather see ereader support.  I like that I can read their books on more than just four devices.

I got this news from Mobileread.  I tried to find the original source over at Ectaco, but I couldn’t.  I would think that when the upgrade is available you’d find it here.

Also, someone wrote a comment here asking how to get their titles onto the reader.  All you have to do is plug in your reader to your PC with the included USB cable.  It will recognize your reader as a storage drive.  Just drag and drop your books in the books folder.  For more details you can download the manual here.

So if you are thinking about buying a Jetbook you can get one from Neweggfor 199.00 plus free shipping.  The only color listed is graphite. Don’t forget that the Jetbook is not an e-ink reader.