E-book device
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An ebook device, sometimes also called an ebook reader, is a device used to read ebooks. Often it is a device specifically designed for that purpose.
Specialized devices have the advantage of doing one thing well. Specifically, they tend to have the right screen size, battery lifespan, lighting and weight. A disadvantage of such devices is that they are often expensive when compared to generic devices such as notebooks and PDAs.
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[edit] Generic devices
[edit] Specialized devices
[edit] In use
- Sony Reader (2006), epaper based.
- Hanlin eBook V8 (2006), epaper-based from Jinke, projected for early 2006.
- iRex iLiad ER-100 (2006), epaper-based, released as a beta version for €649.
- Cybook (2004), 10 inch color LCD tablet from Bookeen.
- Librié (2004), epaper-based, from Sony.
- Ebookwise 1150 (2004), a rebranded Gemstar GEB 1150.
- hiebook (2001?), 5.6 inch LCD, 250 gram.
[edit] Future
- Hanlin eBook V2, epaper-based from Jinke, projected for early 2006.
[edit] Discontinued
- The Franklin eBookMan - 1999(?) - 2002
- Gemstar REB 1200 and GEB 2150 2001 - 2004
- REB 1100
- Rocket Ebook
[edit] Prototypes and demonstrator technology
- Readius Rollable Eink demonstrator
