Sep 09, 2011 the ectaco jetbook color is among the first devices on the planet to use a color e ink display. With the worlds first triton 2 color e ink screen the jetbook color lets you read anything from textbooks and manuals, to novels and picture books all in color. The integration of color technologies has been achieved due. The ectaco jetbook color receives a significant firmware. Presentaion of new ebook reader ectaco jetbook color in persona grata tv show. Large 5 vga screen the ectaco e book reader features a large 5inch vga display at 640 x 480 resolution, providing plenty of room for navigation and comfortable reading. 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. Adding books is easy, all you have to drag from your pc to the jetbook mini and youre all set. Ectaco jetbook color 2 with new triton 2 color e ink screen. And they might even stop providing updates to the jetbook color. E ink holdings is here at showstoppers to show off a slew of new displays, with ectacos jetbook color ereader standing among the most notable. The jetbook color etextbook offers students and teachers the ability to save money on books while providing unlimited teaching resources. Sure all of those newfangled ereader tablet hybrids are nice, but what about a matte finish, color screen thats a bit easier on the ol peepers.
Jan 10, 2012 e ink holdings is here at showstoppers to show off a slew of new displays, with ectaco s jetbook color ereader standing among the most notable. Ectaco jetbook color deployed to brooklyn technical high. The jetbook color 2 is the first ereader which blends the newest color eink screen with an endless list of possibilities. Capable of storing thousands of books in english, simplified chinese and traditional chinese, plus music, picture and flash files, it is a universal mobile library for professional, business, research and leisure reading. Ectaco jetbook color deployed to brooklyn technical high school. This gives you a full color display to view a wide array of content and lets you experience epaper like you never. The jetbook color 2 black is the first ereader which blends the newest color eink screen with an endless list of possibilities. Ectaco jetbook color 2 with new triton 2 color e ink. Jul 17, 2012 ectaco jetbook color ebook reader for education the jetboook color is the perfect ebook reader for students. Released in march this year, the ectaco jetbook e book reader now comes in be white, gray and graphite in addition to burgundy edition.
This is the first color eink technology ereader and it is extremely cool. 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. The original device was announced in the united states in october 2008. Still waiting for the firmware to release and give us. The ectaco jetbook color is the first ereader in the world to use color eink. May 29, 2012 the user is able to recurve the cover in order to facilitate the work with the device when in hands.
First announced back in december, this device boasts. It uses eink triton and we go full hands on for over 20 minutes showing. I am not sure about the black color, but i really enjoy the other options with pink, blur, red and such they look fun. The ectaco jetbook color is the first ereader with a color e ink display, but the device is unusable. It is amazing ebook reader and very bad as tablet so choose between your eyes or your pleasure. Ectaco jetbook reader dresses up in new colors techgadgets. It is just the best ebook reader with price of a very good tablet. It includes over 35 applications and tools students need in school and uses the first ever eyefriendly color eink screen. This lcd ereader doesnt come loaded with features like other similarly priced devices though. The ectaco jetbook color is among the first devices on the planet to use a color e ink display. The fact that is color eink is a plus, i love being that person who has the newest and the greatest. Inside of a book, we found six font sizes to choose from, but no alternative. I bought jetbook color 2 from ectaco website 2 days ago.
Thin and light the ectaco e book reader features a thin body and weighs only 9 ounces, so you can take it anywhere and enjoy reading for hours on end without getting tied. Here you can find all information about one of the most popular ebook readers on the market called the jetbook. 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. Ectaco jetbook mini ebook reader 5 series specs cnet. 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. 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 ectaco jetbook has been on the market for 2 years now, and is starting to become more popular and widely available. The ectaco jetbook color isnt very quick compared with a kindle or the latest sony ereader, and page turns can feel laboured.
Load your own content and files for school, work and leisure via microsd or by connecting the jetbook color 2 deluxe to your computer via. Ectaco jetbook lite ebook reader 5 series sign in to comment. Apr 10, 20 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. Then simply choose the reference you want and the jetbook will take you there instantly. Ectaco jetbook lite ebook reader 5 series specs cnet. Ectaco jetbook is a series of electronic book reader devices developed by ectaco. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. Aug 11, 2011 consumers liked that the ectaco jetbook ereader was lightweight and portable. Ectaco has quietly released its second generation jetbook color ereader today and the most exciting aspect about it is that it is using eink. Ectaco jetbook color 2 deluxe with new triton 2 color e ink. 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 a. Ectaco gears up for ces in hong kong and frankfurt book fair. Used in schools across eastern europe and the us, its gai. Display electronic book ectaco jetbook color is based on progressive color display eink triton.
View online or download ectaco jetbook k12 user manual. Here you can find all information about one of the most popular ebook readers on the. Load your own content and files for school, work and leisure via microsd or by connecting the jetbook color 2 deluxe to your computer via usb. Ectaco jetbook color ereader handson video engadget. 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 color eink screen with an endless list of possibilities. With jetbook it is easy to search the contents of your elibrary. Load your own content and files for school, work and leisure via microsd or by connecting the jetbook color 2 black to your computer via usb. 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. Ectaco jetbook is a series of electronicbook reader devices developed by ectaco. Ectaco jetbook mini ebook reader 5 series sign in to comment.
The jetbook color 2 deluxe black is the first ereader which blends the newest color eink screen with an endless list of possibilities. Support for ebook contents in most european and asian languages. Here are the ins and outs of the brand new triton color e ink jetbook color. Used in schools across eastern europe and the us, its gaining popularity as the device necessary for onthego. Using a sophisticated search engine, you will get a list of every instance of a word found in the book s contents when you enter a search term. 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. The jetbook color 2 deluxe is the first ereader which blends the newest color eink screen with an endless list of possibilities. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to. Long island city, ny prweb april 03, 2012 ectaco, inc. Ectaco jetbook multilingual portable reading device.
Ectaco has enhanced the e book reader with new color tones. The jetbook color 2 shows why color eink screens are a dead end. Preloaded with fodors travel guide and cia world factbook. Its already available elsewhere, including russian. Apr 04, 2012 jerry from ectaco told me that if you guys dont stop complaining about getting your updates on time, that they will simply stop telling you when the updates will come. This is problematic because the key functions wed initially image for a colour reader magazine and comic book graphic novel, if you must reading. Ectaco gears up for ces in hong kong and frankfurt book. Ectaco jetbook color 2 deluxe with new triton 2 color e. I also wanted a tts feature for books and a talking dictionary feature. Ok, so im probably not supposed to post this but i work in target, tarshhay as we like to call it in the business and i saw a stack of coupons in the back for energizer and what looked to be an ereader on it. Mar 18, 2012 the ectaco jetbook color is the first ereader in the world to use color eink. Portable chinese ebook reader m218b is the ultimate pocket library. View online or download ectaco jetbook user manual.
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. Load your own content and files for school, work and leisure via microsd or by connecting the jetbook color 2 deluxe black to your computer via usb. Announced in the summer of 2011 and launched in 2012, the jetbook color was the first ebook reader to feature a color eink screen. Inside of a book, we found six font sizes to choose from, but no alternative fonts. Ectaco jetbook color the first color eink ereader quick. Load your own content and files for school, work and leisure via microsd or by connecting the jetbook color 2 deluxe black to your.