Waterstones Elonex 511EB Review - Part 2
I've been blown away by the number of comments and visits to my original review of the 511EB. To clarify some of the points and answer some questions, I've decided to post another video review. This shows the speed of page turning and some of the idiosyncrasies of the eReader.
Run VT, Errol!
Startup Screen
Click to download full size
I've set my startup screen to show my phone number and email address. Combined with the startup password, it's a fairly simple way to protect your device and hopefully get it back if lost. Of course, all of your books can be taken from the SD card - so make sure you've got a backup!
Click on the above image to download the file. Edit it to show your details then save it to the root directory of your SD card as "start.jpg". Unplug your reader and press "5" Settings. Press the right arrow twice. Press down twice to select "System Maintenance". Then press "3" Startup Pic. If it has found the file, press enter to confirm. You can always change your image again to anything you like.
Screen Refresh
The refresh rate is extremely fast. This is because it uses a "Partial" refresh rather than the traditional "Global" refresh. The advantage of this is speed, and you don't get the momentary inverted screen that you do on other readers. The disadvantage is that you can - if you look very very closely - see the faint trace of an after-image. You can just about make out the ghosts of previous letters. Even after 50 page turns, they aren't distracting - but you can hit the refresh button on the keyboard to make them go away. You can also go into the settings menu and set the screen refresh to "Global".
Bugs
- Some have noticed that the 511EB displays Chinese characters where it should be displaying accented European characters like á - this is due to the way files are saved. If they are in UTF-8 format, all characters display correctly.
- The typesetting is a little off. It doesn't force a hyphen into words like a traditional book (this is a good thing), but it breaks the line at any punctuation.
As you can see, when I say "
That's a nice book." the line
wraps at the wrong place. It'
s slightly annoying.
- On the default set of books, some of the words run together. It's arguable whether this is a bug in the book file or the reader - either way, it should have been fixed during QA before release.
- Searching for books works, but looks like it doesn't. Because there are no numbers by the files, it's not immediately obvious what you have to do in order to select them. The search box takes up the first two "rows", so to select the first book it finds, press "3". For the second, press "4" - and so on.
- Text-To-Speech is a nice gimmick, searching within a book is very useful. Yet they're both absent from PDFs and the hugely popular EPUB formats. I cannot fathom it. They're both rendered as text on the screen - so what's stopping the reader from searching and speeking?
- Mac and Linux compatibility. This is a Windows CE device - but there's no reason for it not to work on other operating systems. If a simple card reader from PoundLand can work, there's no reason why this cannot. Removing the card isn't hard, but it's an annoyance for those of us not on Windows.
- The keyboard is slightly wasted. There is no note taking facility. The password screen only accepts numbers. Yes, it works, but it could be so much more. The placement of the Delete key is odd. It's next to the spacebar. I'm used to the delete key being above the enter key. On this model, that's the cancel key. So, rather than deleting a character, I often find myself cancelling.
- The Title Bar shows the title of the book you're reading. Fair enough. But it truncates it for no apparent reason. So, if your book is titled "Lewis Caroll - Alice in Wonderland", all you'll see is "Lewis Caroll - A..."
- The truncating is present on the Bookcase. If your books are titled "Cory Doctorow - Ander's Game" and "Cory Doctorow - After the Siege", all you'll see is "Cory Doctorow - A..." - good luck working out which is which! The solution is to save books in folders. So, for example, I have
|-- e_book
| |-- Cory Doctorow
| | |-- Ander's Game.txt
| | |-- After the Siege.epub
| |-- Lewis Caroll
| | |-- Alice in Wonderland.txt
| | |-- Alice Through the Looking Glass.epub
- PDF zoom. PDF is a rubbish format for an ebook. The page paradigm really doesn't work when you're on a screen. When the 511EB zooms in to a PDF, the page down button litterally takes you to the next page - not the next part of the page you're on. You have to use the arrow keys to scroll around the page.
Finally, there's no screen rotation. To be honest, this isn't a feature I'd ever use - but some people like to have it.
Conclusion
As I said before, this is a cheap and cheerful ebook reader. The speed of page turning speed is impressive. EPUBs and PDFs work well, but missing some of the extra features like searching and Text-To-Speech. It handles large files - although performance takes a slight hit. The build quality is what you would expect, a bit cheap and plasticy. But it only weighs 190 grammes. The quality of the keyboard is sufficient and the display is as good as any other eReader.
A Word on Waterstone's
Given the number of bugs (admittedly, fairly minor) it seems odd that Waterstone's are heavily promoting this model. My local shop has 3 rather prominent displays. To dedicate so much space without even testing the unit takes some bravado. They have taken over half of their window display.
511EB in the window of Waterstone's
They have a whole book case devoted to the unit.
Heavily Promoted
They're also putting it up against the much more expensive Sony eReaders.
Dummy Model
Yet they're not as committed to this as you may think. There are no working models on display. With the Sonys, you can try them out, see if they're fast enough, explore their menus - the lowly 511EB gets a cardboard dummy.
The majority of questions people have asked me could have been answered by having a working model. The Waterstone's website is also full of people asking basic questions. Questions which really should have been preemptively answered on the site. I've registered with the site so I can answer some of them, but a device like this deserves more information up front. Elonex - the reseller of this device from Hanvon - have committed to firmware updates. I hope, for Waterstone's sake, that they come out quickly and regularly. Otherwise, Waterstone's will face a lot of angry customers and will set back the progress of eReader adoption.
Review: Elonex 511EB from Waterstones
Elonex 511EB Firmware Update
eBook Libraries and DRM
The 511EB Is Getting a Firmware Update
Neil says:
I've left quite a snotty review on Waterstone's Website so hopefully someone in marketing will notice and start making phone calls soon.
Stacie says:
I assume you mean PDF? The nature of PDF means it is a fixed page layout - you see exactly what the author intended.
You can use the free Calibre software to convert the PDFs to a more suitable format like EPUB. The software runs on Windows, Mac and Linux.
The quality of the conversion will depend on how the PDF is formatted - I've found that it's usually good, but
sometimes the ends of lines come where you
least
expect them. Have a go and see if it works for you.
Hope that helps
T
Stacie says:
Mark Oates says:
I am impressed with the device otherwise - more so than the Iriver Story and even the Sony PRS-505 - mainly because it's the first eReader which can properly handle Word files in their native DOC format rather than via conversion to RTF as the Sony insists on. Although it's supposed to handle DOC files, the Iriver Story makes a dog's breakfast of text sizes, only being readable in the smallest font which is borderline too small. While the 511EB doesn't display DOC files perfectly, it does display them satisfactorily for use as a proofreading device, which is what I've been after since day one.
Now all I need is a case to keep it in.
m amos says:
Both the 511EB and the 511tEB have a firmware update release to address some small issues experienced with reading certain eBooks. While these updates are available to install now, Elonex will release a further update in the first week of February to address some minor unresolved issues and also add additional note taking functionality to the 511EB. It is therefore recommended that you wait for the next update which will be available from this webpage.
Lorna says:
Adam says:
Update package update.bin is damaged. Please download update package again!
Or is it just me?
Chris Le Bas says:
Mark Oates says:
I've made myself a makeshift fast-and-dirty cover for the Elonex with the leather cover off an old diary that's the right size. Sheet of lining card to make it look neat and two straps of self-adhesive velcro to hold the Elonex in place. Not the most elegant solution but functional and virtually free.
I think I watched too much Blue Peter as a child....
Paul Browning says:
The device has updated from System version 0.35 to 0.41.
Update process itself was very straightforward (took just long enough for me to to start thinking it had gone wrong though)
The new version has tweaked the interface somewhat. The main menu has some changes with a new Digital Editions entry for DRMed books.
Most significantly the default font seems to have shrunk somewhat, with a book that was previously 800-odd pages on the smallest font now coming in at 600.
It'll be interesting to see what the update in early Feb brings to the device
Ian says:
New firmware update is in the next 2 weeks.
Along with a separate charger, and a case at some point in the future.
Strangely Waterstones have said that once it's sold out they will no longer be stocking it, as it was only a limited edition???
Very strange
Nick says:
Darren says:
Chris says:
A J Edwards says:
I went to Staples and bought a black leather journal with the inside removable/changeable.
I then put the 511 in the leather case with 4 velcro tabs. Total cost £12.00. Looks excellent.
How do I post photographs?
Jeffrey Wilson says:
Chris Le Bas says:
Alastair says:
If you get the epub versions, you can just copy them straight onto the device in Windows.
Paul Browning says:
I've only tried one commercial ebook so far but I was able to get that onto the reader without too much trouble.
That is once I worked out that there wasn't a "Transfer" button in Digital Editions and that I needed to manually drag the books from the library onto the Ebook reader icon on the left.
What problems are you encountering ?
Chris Le Bas says:
Alastair - thanks for the link.
Stacie Lawrinson says:
I have been having the same issue with my one as well. Just seems to lock up randomly on some books. Also have an issue where it wont let me open anything as it says I have less then 10mb memory left, all though my memory is 79% free. Hoping the firmware incoming will address this.
Colin Hayter says:
Martin James says:
Kate says:
Hope this helps!
Karl H says:
RJ says:
Martin James says:
michael j says:
I wanted to ask does anyone else's reader have quite a pronounced flex to the right side of the screen, so when you press the case down it makes a creaky/squeaky noise?
I just want to check whether it's a problem with mine or just the way they're made.
Cheers v much for any input!
It's not a problem I've noticed on mine. The plastic is fairly flexible - so leaving it under a heavy book overnight should correct it. If you think it's defective, take it back to Waterstones.
T
RJ says:
Chris Le Bas says:
What a way to run a business!
Chris Le Bas says:
karl h says:
http://www.berr.gov.uk/whatwedo/consumers/fact-sheets/page38311.html
Chris Le Bas says:
steve says:
So I opened the book first and then clicked onto the music button and I can't get any music to play -I have updates the firmware
Darren says:
Seems to have problems with embedded images ie Stephen King Under the dome has an image on page 8 and 9 and the device freezes (after firmware update too). Can by pass this by jumping the pages. Have contacted Elonex and waterstones.
EmmaRB says:
In the meantime, you may find this book to be of more use to you.
EmmaRB says:
Stephen Biddall says:
Gerry Potter says:
I have an ePub BooksDVD 2.0
No Removable Disk appears on my computer when connecting USB cable from the Elonex. Can you help?
I don't know what "ePub BooksDVD 2.0" is, do you have a link for it?
Are you running Windows, Linux, or Mac? Either way, try updating the firmware in your 511EB to see if that fixes things. If it doesn't, buy a cheap SD card reader from PoundLand and use that to copy files on to the card.
Thanks
T
Alastair says:
Once it's available, I'll be doing another blog post showing you how to update it, what new features it has added and what bugs have been fixed.
If you'd like to speak to Elonex, their number is 0871 222 3456
T
Darren says:
Elonex are aware of the problem and I'm just waiting on a response.
One question I have,
the items at the bottom of the screen, page numbers etc, etc, can that be turned off, I really want my pages to be full screen, and not have to keep pressing the down arrow to read cut off txt.
Also on that similar problem, what are the best settings so I can do just that, have full pages, that require only a click to turn page.??
thanks, great blog by the way, made me buy the product.
simon says:
I was waiting for the firmware update which was supposed to be released the first week of February but has constantly slid and was then promised for 2nd March. At time of writing it has STILL not been released. I thought that might fix it but as they don't seem to be keeping their word I have no alternative but to try and take it back for a refund, which is doubtful after a month, so I may end up throwing the pile of crap in the bin.
It is a real shame Elonex! You could have had a real winner on your hands... cheaper than everyone else and feature rich. However the poor build quality and laughable support has negated any benefits. I won't be going near your company again that's for sure.
simon says:
simon says:
My advice: STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY AND ITS PRODUCTS UNLESS YOU LIKE WASTING YOUR MONEY!!!
Now where's the bin.
But it does sound to me you have a problem somewhere,
that a few things can be tried.
As you say you have tried the reader in more than 1 pc, that rules out my theory of usb problems, which as a PC tech I can tell you are many, were usb are concerned.
Now as for your files, that is an easy problem to solve, by just getting a standard card reader to read the memory card, you can also add files and take them off this way to, you do not need the reader in order to work with the data.
Personally I would in your shoes, try getting the card in the reader, and see were that takes you, you could find that is the problem.
I dont know if there bare files are anywhere to download,but I would do just that, format the card, and then put new clean files on there.
Now I'm not going to sit here and say the reader is great, you will not want to hear that.
And I do feel your pain, believe me I work with PC's, most stressful job on earth,.
Anyway I urge you not to give up, yes its frustrating, but the reader for the price, is a top product.
And you are within your rights to demand your money back if you have a faulty item.
I wish you luck.
Ju
Jack says:
I don't understand how so many people are having problems with it. I've had only 1 problem and I caused it. The lock button broke. I had to super glue it back now it's better than new 😀
The only real problem with this is reading PDFs is a real pain, but this is because of how PDF is. If you got a file in .PDF .TXT, .HTML, .CHM etc use Calibre to convert them to ePub. 511EB reads ePubs perfectly. (You will have problems with conversion from PDF, because it's a pain to convert from PDF)
Elliot Muir says:
Great review thanks. I was wondering if PDFs when re-flowed will only need the next page button to go to the next page? I would only be looking to read text-only PDFs that are DRM-ed.
I assume you mean aren't DRM'd.
Elliot Muir says:
Thanks for the quick reply though 🙂
So highly recommend calibre, it has made the machine do exactly what I want.
Although I would still like the option to remove the stuff at the bottom.
Jack says:
Honestly PDF is the worst type to convert from.
No mate I didn't mean the header at footer, I mean the page numbers and ff/rew things on the bottom of the actual screen.
I also have so many questions now I have not put this dam fantastic thing down, lol
Ill ask some if you dont midn guys and hope some will get answered and may help others.
1. what is the keyboard for.(lots of folks have asked me, I dont know myself)
2.can the page number bar at the bottom be removed.?
3. the refresh system to make all the old txt wipe clean, can that be set so every page turn is a clean one??
4.do you have a link to the official firmware?
Well there are 4 that I can think of right now,
Ju.
2) No, the page number bar at the bottom and title at the top can not be removed. I suggest you write to Elonex and give them this suggestion.
3) Settings - Page 3 - Refresh Mode. Set that to "Global" by pressing "2".
4) Firmware is at http://www.elonex.com/support/products/ebook/511_eBook.shtm
Terence
Jack says:
Jack says:
Darren says:
You say the keyboard, is for notes, how exactly, I have tried to even get the keyboard to work on anything on there, and it doesn't.
And also, is there anyway of finding out the firmware number that is online to do a comparison with the version on the ebook.??
thanks
Please read my comments carefully
"The next firmware release will also allow you to take notes."
So, you can't take notes until you update the firmware released on the 22nd of March.
There is no way on the Elonex site to determine the firmware they are offering. I suggest you download and install it to see if it updates your 511EB.
T
however on the font section it displays a number 4 "black", but when selected the e-book displays an error message, "font cannot be found".
does anyone know how to fix this or even if possible find extra fonts
simon says:
Thanks for your replies and advice 😉 Sorry about the rant, that's what comes of posting post calamity! I took it back in the end.
For the 99 out of 100 of you who are happy with the reader except for the lack of firmware update and a case, I may be able to help you out with regards to the latter.
After I got mine about a month ago and found there was no cases out there I found a company who produced some rather cool and funky fitted e reader cases. I informed then that there was no official or third party case available and they replied saying they had bought an Elonex e reader and had sent it to the factory to have a leather case tailor made. They told me to get back in touch in a month to see if they had finished the case. I have just checked their website and they have now added an Elonex category under e reader cases but still nothing there yet, but I imagine it will be soon.
Here is the link http://www.i-nique.com/manufacturer.asp/cn=6/c=522 and if you wish to email the company to ask when it will arrive the contact name from the email is Ken Graham (Director).
best of luck
nita says:
just a couple of things ok i have tried and tried to download updates with no joy so looks like i am phoneing support lol
also i would like to say i got a well nice cover for my ereader the kindle 2 covers fit the elonex and it looks sweet and protected i only paid £19.99 for it so was well happy
now just to sus this update out the bit getting me is my memory card dont no what to do with it and no before you ask i aint blond just thick lol
thankyou again
nita
Michael says:
Elonex have not yet responded to my e mail request.
OK follow link for the file to download,
It should be in a zip file,
When unzipped there are 2 files.
Now important bit, open your book reader as you always do to put books on it.
Now when you put the 2 download files on your reader, make sure they DON'T go in any folders.
To check this, go to "my computer", to find your ereader and open it as you would any files.
You will see all the folders on the reader, E.G. ebook,eaudio, things like that.
the 2 downloaded files go in there, not in any folders.
and again can be achieved by a simple copy and paste into the reader.
If your struggling still feel free to contact me at
crankytoz@gmail.com
were ill gladly help.
nita palmer says:
ok i am so stressed now i have managed to get all the updates
but no it is saying my books have no liceience
please please tell me i have not lost all my books
all my books are opn epub formatt
helppppppppppppppppppppp
thankyou
nita xx
Darren says:
You need to re-upload your books from your PC using the Digital Editions software(or whatever you use).
Darren
nita says:
it asked me if i to allow the updated ereader to my comp
so all good now updated and all me books back
just one more question please
can you have any book talk to you???
i can not seem to get that function
any ideas please
thankyou again
nita xxx
Darren says:
Text to Speech only works on text and html files (not epub or pdf) if you look at http://shkspr.mobi/blog/index.php/2009/12/review-elonex-511eb-from-waterstones/ and search "Text to speech" (without quotes) you'll see a comment made by both Terrence and Scooba?!?! 🙂
Cheers
Darren
Stooby says:
1. My Elonex loaded and instead of the normal keyboard sounds I got odd space invader type sound effects. I turned the reader oddd and on but it persisted. I went into the menu, turned off the keynoises and then put them on again and the issue was resolved.
2. My Elonex on loading and trying to open my book told me the memory had less than 10m despite only have a few files on it. Nothing fixed this until I removed the SD card. When I put it back in again all was fine.
3. One of the rubber feet from the back has gone AWOL. No idea where so it's now harder to prop the reader up. It would be great if Elonex got on with releasing some accessories such as a case and wall charger and threw in some spare feet as well! On the plus side and to answer my own question from the first thread there are indeed screws beneath the feet, little philips head ones. No I wont be undoing it during the waranty of the reader but once out and if the battery fails there's how we get in to see what if it can be repalced.
Hope it is some nice additions.
Matchstick says:
"Firmware v0.47 is now available to download for the 511EB eBook. This resolves some issues when processing very large eBooks, word wrapping issues and some minor bugs with symbols. Please check back soon for a further update which will add note taking functionality to the 511EB. "
http://www.elonex.com/support/products/ebook/511_eBook.shtm
I've applied it to my readrer and it seems to have worked OK. Can't see any obvious changes but it doesn't seem to have broken anything either
Evad says:
at 12 quid they are an excellent buy and the reader fits perfectly in it.
Stooby says:
Would that fit this reader??
Evad says:
In theory any case for the Sony 600 will be fine for the Elonex as they are virtually identical in size, but a lot depends on how the case holds the reader. If it has 4 corner holders its unlikely to work properly. Which case do you mean, the one i listed is for sony 🙂
nita says:
ok i have ended up with two case's now and they both fit my e reader
one is for the kindle 2 and the sony 600 these both fit eleonx so now i got two lol and they fit snug as a rug
so all good xxxx
thankyou
nita xx
Stooby says:
As others have noted, you can upload them to imageshack, or photobucket.
I'd recommend http://flickr.com/ - then post a link to the image here. I can then embed it in your comment.
Thanks
T
Darren says:
http://imageshack.us/
Oh right thanks, just really wanted a case similar to the one on there for the sony, that protects, and looks good.
to be honest though, as tight as I'm , lol, I honestly thing I would not want to spend another £15/20 to get a case.
On the note above about waterstones no longer showing these for sale, I noticed a while ago, and as a brand new buyer, and also a friend bought one on my recommendation, have to say, a little bit worrying, as some have said on here already, elonex are not exactly great at customer support.
So yup the cash for me was a major purchase, so I will be annoyed if its left to go into obscurity.
Evad says:
Jeremy says:
I need a document reader to review Cisco Press books (PDF from the CD's provided with the hardware cover), read downloads from the Hampshire e-library and any books I purchase online. Will this device meet these requirements? The alternatives I'm looking at are Bebook Neo and Sony PRS-600, but these have much larger costs. The PRS-600 however seems to have a glossy screen and much lower contrast.
Darren says:
The reader supports TXT, HTXT, HTML, PDF, ePub and DOC. To be honest I'm supprised the staff didn't tell you this especially as they unboxed one for you to look at.
The 100 book that come with the reader are a mix of txt and html, I currently read epub formats. Terrance does say in his orginal review that complex DOC and PDF may not render correctly see http://shkspr.mobi/blog/index.php/2009/12/review-elonex-511eb-from-waterstones/ however I believe you can use calibre which converts pdf to another format.
I got mine 4 weeks ago for £129 from waterstones and they did say at the time it was for a limited time only. I know the rrp is £179.99.
Jeremy says:
The alternative I can see it to pick up a PRS-505 on ebay. However even they are going for £££ at the moment.
Jack says:
"lease check back soon for a further update which will add note taking functionality to the 511EB."
So hopefully on the next firmware update it will have it.
Jack says:
I forgot to add. I would best advice you to as Elonex yourself to see on which formats it will have it.
and yes this ebook will display all the formats you said.
Darren says:
Just thought I have enjoyed this blog so much I wanted to give you guys the first shout,
I need to raise cash quickly, so it is with great sadness my elonex ebook has to be first to go, so if anyone wants to buy a 3 weeks old mint one, then get back to me, everything is still boxed and just as bought from store.
Can provide photo's as well.
And like I say really don't want to but it is the first of a few things that have to go I'm afraid.
I will leave all my books on, has a lot to, £100 is all I want.
if anyone interested
crankytoz@gmail.com
pete daly says:
The reader is taking about three minutes to open a book and about thirty seconds to change the font size.I'm beginning to get the feeling I've bought myself a pice of junk- reminds me of the early digital cameras that had a mind of their own.
After spending an hour trying to get the firmware from the elonex site which seems to go down for a rest every few hours I discovered the newest firmware was already installed.
Also how do you get to the read aloud menu?
What size book are you trying to open? I've got a 25MB ePub and it takes less than 30 seconds to open. Resizing takes about the same. On smaller books & .txt files it's is instant.
The read aloud option isn't available for all file types. When you're in a book, push the menu button and you should see the option to have the book read to you.
Try loading a simple .txt file onto the reader and see if that is quick. If it isn't, sounds like you've got a duff unit and should look for a refund.
T
pete daly says:
It's 169 kb.It's an epub file so it should be ok.If I do a reset I find I can open the freebooks at normal rate and change the font size quickly but of course it's my own reading choice that I'm interested in.The reading works on the freebooks only but now I've heard it I don't think I'll be using it again unless it's for Dr Who and the Daleks when it might enhance certain bits!
Also while fiddling with the reader I tried to find a way of making notes..I pressed shift and the ? key and nothing happened.However, when I went back to it after a few minutes it had opened a little window asking me if I wanted to shut notes down.I clicked cancel thinking it might then open notes or at least leave it open but nothing happened but I wonder if something useful is lurking there and if it isn't why not if the touch version can have it?
pete daly says:
Stella says:
Ok so i tried to download a book i bought yesterday from Waterstones. I installed Adobe Digital Additions, but when i click 'download' it brings the box up with 'open, save' cancel' i choose open and it brings a box up with files for me to choose where to download the book to but it doesnt have ADE in that box, and when i click on browse, it has ADE in their but nothing downloads when you click on that. infact nothing happens. I really dont know what to do. Elonex helpline were useless, they said to ring Adobe. Anyway i think i've lost that book from yesterday now. So i tried another one. Still no luck. Anyway i dont know what else to use, or if i can use anything else. I have Windows 7 if that helps anyone in an answer. Thanks for taking the time to read this 🙂
pete daly says:
Stella says:
Evad says:
Stella says:
Evad says:
Stella says:
Not sure if this is what your after, But you can change were stuff downloads to in your web browser, What you will have to do weather it's internet explorer or firefox, you need to go into your settings, and find the download options, there will be a tick box saying something along the lines of.."ask me everytime I download something". what that will do, is every time now you click a download it will open a window that will ask you were to download that file.
So I think you will be able then to down load your book to anywhere you want to, in your case, look for the ADE folder, which should be in your programs folder.
Hope this is what you need.
Just as an example, I use Firefox, and the way to change download settings there is....
Click preferences, then the general tab, in there you will see downloads, and a box that says "always ask me were to save files.
Jamie Dobson says:
So once again, thanks.
Jamie.
Scott says:
I got my Elonex 511tEB a few days ago and I can't see what all the issues are about? I updated the firmware without a second thought and have loaded it with 60MB PDF's which open in under 10 seconds. On partial refresh, page changes are pretty much instant, which is unusual even for a partial refresh on an ebook reader. On my big PDF files the page change is as quick as my friends sony reading a text file.
Admittedly I do have the touch screen version, with hand writing recognition, but It was easily the best £115 I ever spent!
I'm an extremely satisfied customer.
Natalie D says:
Can I ask where you bought the touch screen version as I can't find it anywhere.
Thanks
Nat
Mp says:
I bought my elonex recently and my only problem with the product is that I cant open files around 3000kb.
The reader freezes up and keeps processing when I try to open the files. I have the latest firmware and it is only a few large epubs i have the problem with.
I tried to write to Waterstones about the problem, because I would really like to have the problem fixed but their support don't seem to care.
Am I the only one having problem with the larger files - and is possible to split the files to smaller pieces?
jamie says:
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Doug says:
Don't worry, you're not stupid 🙂
The 511EB doesn't have to be on to charge. When it is plugged in to USB, you'll see the LED in the top left corner turn red. If the device is switched on, the battery symbol will also change to have a little lightening bolt on it.
You can't delete books from the eReader itself. You need to plug it in to your computer, switch on USB transfer mode and then delete them directly from the memory card.
Hope that helps.
T
Doug says:
Jeremy says:
Anyone know where you can get one of these? I've not found a source, and for 115 pounds it sounds like something not to be missed.
Jeremy.
Svein says:
Is that a general problem?
pete daly says:
I've tried all the advice in these pages and my pc tells me that the downloads have transferred successfully to the ebook reader but I still get the same message.
I'm starting to think that Waterstoneslike all the bad publicity because they're really trying to make sure the sale of paper books has no competition by selling inferior products.
Stella says:
tina says:
Having the same trouble as Jamie
Can anyone help, brought 2 books that I can not read
Darren says:
Firmware update 0.47 is supposed to "resolves some issues when processing very large eBooks", Terence has a write up here http://shkspr.mobi/blog/index.php/2010/03/elonex-511eb-firmware-update/
I myself had problem with under the dome by Stephen King as this book is over 3000kb. But I believe this update did work.
If you have 0.47 then I'd suggested re-applying.
Regards,
Darren
http://shkspr.mobi/blog/index.php/2010/08/the-511eb-is-getting-a-firmware-update/
Please, please, please call or email Elonex and ask when they will be releasing it.
MP says:
It was the large size coverpicture causing me problems but if it doesn't work then just split the book in chapters 🙂
adam charles says:
Stooby says: