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Unfortunately, DRM system is still not available.
We are working on updates and You will be able to install them on Your Jetbook shortly.

customer support team]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25369.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25369.page GMT http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25371.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25371.page GMT
Updates should be available in December.
Apologize for delay and inconvenience.

customer support team]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25431.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25431.page GMT http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25678.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25678.page GMT
We have updated firmware for Jetbook Lite only.
Updated Firmware for Jetbook will be available by January, 01, 2010.

Best Regards,
Pavel - technical support
Ectaco INC,
Phone: (718-728-3605
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We have updated firmware for Jetbook Lite only.
Updated Firmware for Jetbook will be available by January, 01, 2010.

Best Regards,
Pavel - technical support
Ectaco INC,
Phone: (718-728-3605
[/quote]

How do I update the firmware on my Jetbook Lite to enable this ?]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25784.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25784.page GMT the Data, firmware, and reflash_nor folders to the root directory of an SD card. Make sure your SD card does not contain any files other than those found in the firmware package.

2. Place the SD card into your jetBook SD slot.

3. Press the Reset button. The device will turn off. Do not turn
it on.

4. Press and hold the On/Off button and right arrow key
simultaneously until the jetBook logo appears on the screen.

]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25818.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25818.page GMT WARNING! Do not press any keys on your jetBook while updating is in progress!

6. When the update process is complete, press the Reset button.
The device will turn off.

7. Press and hold the On/Off button for 3 seconds. Release the
button. jetBook will start within 1 minute.

8. Firmware update process is completed at this point.





ftp://custftp:FQSswyvGQ20So@ftp.ectaco.com/Lite_0.14n.exe


Best Regards,
Pavel - technical support
Ectaco INC,
Phone: (718-728-3605
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PLEASE BE AWARE that at this point only PDB files from B&N can be opened on the JBL and even those don't read properly as they have text missing on the bottom of the page. Firmware to correct this problem is expected at any time. I hope this was helpful.]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25855.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25855.page GMT
While hunting for a solution I did come across a couple of posts on firmware updates. Currently the device is running v0.14i. I did find .14n and am thinking about loading it. Any issues you might be aware of?
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I find missing text even in the non-drm pdb files generated by Calibre.

When you say you don't lose text in non-drmed files, are you referring to epub or pdb?

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Reading this forum and the one on MobileReader.com regarding this issue and several others, I would imagine the villagers will be storming Ectaco's castle doors unless a final and viable solution is developed quickly. ]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25878.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25878.page GMT http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25879.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25879.page GMT
First off, thank you for doing Ectaco's job. I really appreciate you taking time to work with us newbees.

I located and tried the Calibre Converter with negative results. Three of the four books from B&N are in PDB format. At the end of its process, Calibre reports back with being unable to convert DRM and recommends using a third party converter.

Ectaco, I hope you are reading your forum.. I'm calling Monday.

Thanks JeePee, you're a gem.

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First, a new patch; 14o, should be coming out next week. This patch will hopefully and finally address the missing text and line of DRM, PDM files.

Second, ePub readability only applies to ePubs acquired outside of commercial sites; not downloaded from B&N or Ereader. Which I found this statement in contradiction to other posts I have seen in this form. Take it for what it is.

I would really like to know what other format the device reads.
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Yes, I've asked several times which DRM formats does it support and I never received a clear answer, even if it seemed both ePub and PDB were supported in one of the latest reply.

When I said I have 0.14 firmware I was told there isn't such firmware version, it seems to me there is some communication problem inside Ectaco.]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25895.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25895.page GMT
I think that because of Ectaco's advertising about the Jetbook Lite's compatibility with Barnes and Noble ebooks, it has been assumed that this means the JBL can read epub files directly fromt he B&N site. Hopefully this was only a communications error, because it is becoming clear that the JBL can only read DRMed PDB files from ereader.com and fictionwise.com, which are Barnes and Noble companies. I believe that all Jetbook Lite users would appreciate a very clear statement about DRM compatibility.]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25896.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25896.page GMT ]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25897.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25897.page GMT
If I understand you correctly, none of the formatting issues with DRMed PDB exists on books from ereader.com and fictionwise.com?
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You have understood wrongly: currently there are formatting issues with *all* PDB files. Hopefully they'll be fixed in next firmware release, but this has nothing to do with ePub DRM that's not supported.]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25899.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25899.page GMT
"Because selling eBooks to international customers involves issues
regarding international copyright laws, tariffs, VAT taxes, currency
conversions, etc., only US residents are able to purchase eBooks on the
Barnes & Noble website at this time. Our customers in Canada will be
able to purchase eBooks on our website in the near future."

Another knock against the JetBook for me. I love the machine but downloading torrents or getting free classics is a downer. The sooner Ectaco supports DRM from multiple companies the better.]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25909.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25909.page GMT http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25913.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25913.page GMT http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25946.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25946.page GMT
Unfortunately, new Firmware update will be released later than it was supposed to due to technical circumstances.
We will do our best to make updates available as soon as possible.


Best Regards,
Pavel - technical support
Ectaco INC,
]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25990.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25990.page GMT
Unfortunately, new Firmware update will be released later than it was supposed to due to technical circumstances.
We will do our best to make updates available as soon as possible.


Best Regards,
Pavel - technical support
Ectaco INC,
[/quote]

Any idea Pavel when it will be released? Ballpark date?]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25993.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25993.page GMT http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25997.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/25997.page GMT
I don't know...

It is mildly annoying to have to switch fonts, but I still find the JetBook Lite to be a pretty good reading experience.

And if they get that last bug worked out, the only problem will be that I have to enter my code for each book individually for my pdb/eReader books. Which I hope they will fix as well..
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It is mildly annoying to have to switch fonts, but I still find the JetBook Lite to be a pretty good reading experience.

And if they get that last bug worked out, the only problem will be that I have to enter my code for each book individually for my pdb/eReader books. Which I hope they will fix as well..
[/quote]

Yeah, I like mine too, and am willing to wait awhile for the next patch. I even took my JBL to work today and showed it off, and I think a couple people there are going to get one...]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26006.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26006.page GMT
It is mildly annoying to have to switch fonts, but I still find the JetBook Lite to be a pretty good reading experience.

And if they get that last bug worked out, the only problem will be that I have to enter my code for each book individually for my pdb/eReader books. Which I hope they will fix as well..
[/quote]

Yeah, I like mine too, and am willing to wait awhile for the next patch. I even took my JBL to work today and showed it off, and I think a couple people there are going to get one...[/quote]

Same here... Quite a number of people are surprised to learn that there are alternatives to the Kindle and the Nook (if they have heard of the Nook...)]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26007.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26007.page GMT
A lot of people are starting to get interested in ereaders - leastwise where I'm at and the people I know. Yesterday after showing off my JBL someone mentioned the rumors of Apple's new tablet that was in the news - which sparked a discussion as to if it could be used as an ereader too - one with a full color screen. A lot of people were interested in that.]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26012.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26012.page GMT
If the caveat to buying a product which is under priced as compared to its peers is buggy software, poor documentation, and wait and see if we can fix the problem "this time", well I think this should have been spelled out in the beginning. The technology is new, but not that new. Somehow I have the feeling that if this was any other household device forgiveness would not come so easy.

Readers Digest version: You (ECTACO) told me the fix would be out this week. Now we see that their is no definitive date in sight. However my window of return is shrinking. Pure economics. Am I bitter? Yes my Christmas Day expectations were high. But now into the new year without what I would call a 100% functioning unit, I see that little square box has turned into a lump of coal.]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26017.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26017.page GMT
But I have to say that there are many people out there who could never justify spending $300 for a book reader due to income limitations or because it puts you in the fully functional Net-Book PC price range.

I think Ectaco set many priorities right- a very good screen, AA batteries with no service headaches down the road, and an initial bias toward public domain (free) books. Like Gutenberg, they are helping to open the minds of a lot of people who might not otherwise have had the opportunity. Take a look at ManyBooks.com's list of 100 books you must read before you die (all free)- a few of those will keep you busy until Ectaco gets this DRM nonsense straightened out. But I do agree it is disappointing.]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26019.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26019.page GMT
Just a note - it is manybooks.net]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26020.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26020.page GMT
I agree with everything you wrote. And the above is what I'm doing, I've found about a dozen books on the P.G. site in the html format that I want to read (well, reread - I read many of them back in the days when I was in grade school, we had some really old books in the library of the school I went to). Plus, I've been reading a few of the classics that came with the unit. So I'm good till all the bugs get worked out with the one DRM book format. And if that doesn't happen, well - then I'll worry about finding a replacement, maybe by then some of other brands of ereaders will be working 100% too..]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26021.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26021.page GMT
Unfortunately, new Firmware update will be released later than it was supposed to due to technical circumstances.
We will do our best to make updates available as soon as possible.


Best Regards,
Pavel - technical support
Ectaco INC,
[/quote]

Pavel,

Is it at all realistic to expect a firmware update for the Jetbook Lite within a week to address the pdb formatting bug and the issue with having to reenter the unlock info for every DRMed pdb?

If not, I will need to ask for an RMA since that will be about the end of my return period.

Like many others, I am very unhappy to have been misled by Ectaco. I purchased this device because it was advertised as being able to read pdbs. Have you by any chance heard of false advertising? That's an actionable offense.

Panagiotis]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26022.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26022.page GMT http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26035.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26035.page GMT http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26053.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26053.page GMT
According to a post at [url=http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?p=731263#post731263]Mobileread, [/url]

[quote]I just heard from tech support that the devices being sold at CES have v0.15 for the lite pre-installed, and the regular Jetbook has the v0.34c pre-installed (as mentioned earlier on the forums here). They will both be released next week once everyone gets back from CES (no date mentioned, but I'd guess the 11th or 12th).
[...]

** Current word is, v0.15 fixes the missing words/text, and v0.34c adds DRM capabilities to the regular Jetbook. So to me it looks like if we're all just a bit more patient, we'll all be happy campers sometime early next week .[/quote]]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26055.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26055.page GMT ==
[/quote]

I can confirm that the reenter name and credit card problem has been fixed for Secure eReader (DRM) ebooks, in my case from Fictionwise.

firmware v0.14n patch hv15

As noted, PDBs (ie eReader), DRM or not often fail to display the last line on odd numbered pages. If you really really need to see that line, changing the font size (very slow) will reformat & change the pagination.
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ftp://custftp:FQSswyvGQ20So@ftp.ectaco.com/Lite_0.15.exe

The following quote should address questions on what the patch does. How to install can be found throughout the forum

"Current version 0.15 supports all books on www.ereader.com and all PDB-books. All books at www.barnesandnobel.com are available in PDB format. So You can easily download any ebook from the most popular book store in the USA – Barnes and Nobel. "

Sadly I had to jump ship and go with another competitor that was ready for primetime. JeaPea again your the best.]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26130.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26130.page GMT http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26985.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26985.page GMT
Larry Hartfield]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26986.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26986.page GMT
Larry Hartfield[/quote]

I tried that but it doesn't give me any letters, it just keeps putting in numbers.]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26987.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26987.page GMT
Larry Hartfield[/quote]

I tried that but it doesn't give me any letters, it just keeps putting in numbers.[/quote]

The silver key cycles between numbers and various languages.]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26988.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26988.page GMT
Larry Hartfield[/quote]

I tried that but it doesn't give me any letters, it just keeps putting in numbers.[/quote]

The silver key cycles between numbers and various languages.[/quote]

Ahhh, I see. Thanks! One would think that they would have a better instruction sheet.]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26990.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26990.page GMT
Larry Hartfield[/quote]

I tried that but it doesn't give me any letters, it just keeps putting in numbers.[/quote]

The silver key cycles between numbers and various languages.[/quote]

Ahhh, I see. Thanks! One would think that they would have a better instruction sheet.[/quote]

There was an instruction sheet?
T]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26992.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/26992.page GMT http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/27017.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/27017.page GMT
You can check to see what firmware version you have in the settings menu.

You might also take a look at Fictionwise & eReader for books. I haven't bought any books from B&N as they sometimes come in a different format than what the JBL can use.]]> http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/27026.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/27026.page GMT http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/27037.page http://www.ectaco.com/posts/preList/17973/27037.page GMT