Jun 11 2008
Cleaning up my Bookmarks
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

OS2008 has been available now for a while. I initially tried to update mine just before Christmas, but I had trouble being able to download and install the update. I figured that the servers were busy with everyone else trying to do the same thing. This week I read over at Internet Tablet Talk that there were server problems as well. All should be fine now. This week I have been busy installing the new operating system. This is the same OS that comes installed on the N810. So far, I like the update. My only observation so far is that my N800 seems to move a little slower. I also miss my Valentine’s theme that came packaged with OS2007. I wish there was a way that I could have kept that theme. All the other themes seem so masculine. I downloaded and installed
And now that I mentioned the Eee PC, I wanted to give a heads up for those looking for a case for their small wonder. Some users have reported that the Case Logic Hard Drive case makes a great carrier for their Eee and its accessories.
In the midst of all the new e-book devices hitting the market, don’t forget the tried and true reader. Right now
This topic has been on my mind for quite some time, but I have been somewhat reluctant to write about it. My reluctance stemmed from not wanting to end up in a “How-to get on the e-book dark side” situation. The following is something that happened and I would love to know what others think (Disclaimer: This is not exactly as it happen, but as I understood it).
If you’re tired of buying MS Office consider trying out some of the free choices available. I used to think that everyone knew about
No, this isn’t strictly about e-books, but I feel that it’s worth talking about. By now most people have more than enough thumb drives, especially the lower capacity ones as we constantly upgrade. So if you are wondering what to do with those 256 and 512mb drives consider installing some portable software. Portable applications can be run directly from your flash drive so no matter where you are you can use your own applications. A great place to start is 
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